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Number of articles: 4

1. The Cross Product of Two Vectors Is Not Just Another Vector--A Major Misconception Being Perpetuated in Calculus and Vector Analysis Textbooks

   Seymour B. Elk

   Suggests that the cross product of two vectors can be more easily and accurately explained by starting from the perspective of dyadics because then the concept of vector multiplication has a simple... More

   pp. 531-43

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2. Teaching Mathematical Modelling

   Mark S. Jones

   Outlines a course at the University of Glamorgan in the United Kingdom in which a computer algebra system (CAS) teaches mathematical modeling. The format is based on continual assessment of group... More

   pp. 553-60

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3. On the Random Sum with a Stopping Rule SN

   K C. Chae & H W. Lee

   Considers the random sum SN+X1+X2+...+XN with a stopping rule N=min((n: SN absorbing Markov chain. (AIM) More

   pp. 561-67

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4. Forms of Passiveness Encoding and Risk Taking of Poor Math Learners

   Irit Peled

   Explores forms of passive behavior in poor math students. Twenty grade six students participated in this study. Two forms of passive behavior are discussed, one concerning encoding new knowledge... More

   pp. 581-89

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