The Companion Guide to the Mathematical Experience
Study Edition
Published on 17. September 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
VIII, 120 pages
978-0-8176-3849-8 (ISBN)
Description
This guide is designed as a teaching tool, aimed at both teachers and student teachers. Its main purpose is to enhance the value of "The Mathematical Experience" as a textbook. It includes a sample syllabus, outlines for group work, sample exams and hints for grading essays.
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"The Companion Guide is at the forefront of contemporary mathematics education." --Mathematical DidacticsMore details
Edition
Student edition
Language
English
Place of publication
MA
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Research
Edition type
Student edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
13 s/w Abbildungen
13 black & white illustrations, biography
Dimensions
Height: 23.3 cm
Width: 15.5 cm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
430 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8176-3849-8 (9780817638498)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4612-4280-2
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Philip J. Davis | Reuben Hersh | Elena A. Marchisotto
The Companion Guide to the Mathematical Experience
Study Edition
E-Book
06/2013
Birkhäuser
€82.38
Available for download
Previous edition
Book
09/1995
Birkhäuser Verlag GmbH
€16.09
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Content
I. Introduction to this Companion Guide.- A Note to Instructors.- Special Features.- In the Text.- Topics to Explore.- Essay Assignments.- Problems.- Computer Problems.- Suggested Readings.- In the Companion Guide.- Expository Research Papers.- Topics for Classroom Discussion.- Projects.- Tutorials.- II. Chapter Guidelines.- 1. The Mathematical Landscape.- 2. Varieties of Mathematical Experience.- 3. Outer Issues.- 4. Inner Issues.- 5. Selected Topics in Mathematics.- 6. Teaching and Learning.- 7. From Certainty to Fallibility.- 8. Mathematical Reality.- III. Sample Syllabus.- First Day Handout.- Syllabus.- IV. Sample Group Activities.- The Mathematical Experience.- The Mathematical Landscape.- Varieties of Mathematical Experience.- Outer Issues: Utility.- Inner Issues.- The Pythagorean Theorem.- Pythagorean Triples.- Pascal's Triangle 96 Connections: The Golden Ratio and Fibonacci Numbers.- From Certainty to Fallibility.- Mathematical Reality.- V. Sample Examinations.- Sample Take-Home Examination.- Sample Examination.- Sample Midterm Examination.- Sample Final Examination.- VI. Topics for Expository Research Papers.- Topics for Expository Research Papers.- Suggestions for Grading Essays and Research Papers.