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International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology

1976 Volume 7, Number 1

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Number of articles: 13

  1. Curve Stitching Without Thread

    R Butler

    Computers can be programmed to produce increasingly complex line drawings. Through programming activities students can learn the geometric principles involved. (SD) More

    pp. 1-18

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  2. A Central-Example Seminar

    S L. Jordan & L H. Kauffman

    A twenty-week course was designed around investigating many properties of the torus. Topology, differential geometry, and topics from both real and complex analysis were included. (SD) More

    pp. 19-21

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  3. Mathematics of Perspective

    D B. Scully

    The geometry of perspective drawing is developed and discussed. (SD) More

    pp. 23-27

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  4. Teaching Intuitive Statistics I: Estimating Means and Variances

    Patricia Lovie & A D. Lovie

    Research on college students' ability to estimate means and variances for sets of data showed that they were more able to estimate means, and that various characteristics of the data (e.g.... More

    pp. 29-39

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  5. Why Teach Existence and Uniqueness Theorems in the First Course in Ordinary Differential Equations?

    C E. Roberts

    The author argues that the existence and uniqueness theorems of elementary differential equations must be taught prior to some simple initial value problems. (SD) More

    pp. 41-44

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  6. A Problem of Logic and Conscience in Mathematical Education

    S Yeshurun

    The problem of grading proofs on examination papers is discussed. The author finds that in many cases students have been taught invalid methods, and he questions whether they should be penalized. (SD) More

    pp. 55-58

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  7. A Three-Dimensional Model for the Introductory Teaching of Multivariate Analysis

    A M. Kirby

    A three-dimensional model made from pegboard, rods, and spheres can be used to illustrate principles of multi-variate analysis. (SD) More

    pp. 59-69

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  8. Estimating a Shaped Crowd-Parametric Models

    Margaret W. Maxfield

    Activities involving estimation of the number of objects in a configuration can motivate students to consider parametric models. (SD) More

    pp. 71-73

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  9. Towards the Liberation of Mechanics from Bondage to Newton's Laws

    J B. Griffiths

    The author advocates changing the traditional approach to mechanics from emphasis on the formulation of Newton's Laws to discussion of the foundations of mechanics and Mach's formulation. (SD) More

    pp. 79-85

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  10. Hierarchies of Teaching/Learning Structures Associated with Effective Mathematical Growth

    T H. MacDonald

    The author outlines seven types of learning and teaching, and briefly discusses related literature on learning theories. He provides examples, and discusses teaching hierarchies. (SD) More

    pp. 87-90

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  11. An Innovative Degree (And Diploma) Programme in Applied Mathematics

    T H. MacDonald

    Programs in applied mathematics have been developed with emphasis on application of mathematics to business, economics, and planning. (SD) More

    pp. 91-96

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  12. A Continuous Assessment Scheme for Statistics Courses for Social Scientists

    F R. Jolliffe

    The pros and cons of various grading systems used in statistics courses for social science students are discussed. The continuous grading scheme uses workbooks, individual projects, and other... More

    pp. 97-103

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  13. A Complementary Mathematics Programme for Post Primary Teachers of Other Disciplines

    H A. Donegan

    A detailed syllabus and discussion of the philosophy and procedures of a mathematics course for teachers of other subjects are provided. (SD) More

    pp. 113-120

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