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International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology

1976 Volume 7, Number 2

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Number of articles: 6

  1. Computation in the Undergraduate Curriculum

    Harold Abelson

    Arguing that computers can be used to improve not only the delivery of undergraduate mathematics courses, but also their content, the author discusses several broad areas in which computers might... More

    pp. 127-131

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  2. Culture, Excitement and Relevance of Mathematics

    J N. Kapur

    Relationships between mathematical and humanistic cultures and the development of mathematical concepts are presented. The author suggests that courses highlighting the history and relevance of... More

    pp. 161-180

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  3. Conversational Programming-An Instructional Plus

    W Bishop

    The merits of having students interact with the computer rather than use canned programs to solve problems are discussed. Examples are provided. (SD) More

    pp. 183-191

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  4. A Mathematics Course for Architecture Students

    R Fischler

    A college mathematics course designed specifically for architecture students is described. The course covers many topics and includes discussions of the role of the mathematics in diverse areas of ... More

    pp. 221-232

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  5. Statistics for the Innumerate Literate

    O D. Anderson

    The author argues that a new approach to the teaching of statistics to bright students training for administrative careers is needed. (SD) More

    pp. 233-234

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  6. A New Paradigm for the Mathematics Classroom

    A M. White

    A calculus course was designed to give students an appreciation of mathematics as a social process rather than a set of techniques. Group activities, problem solving sessions, and a new approach to... More

    pp. 243-246

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