Sherman N. Miller

Broschiertes Buch

Teaching College Algebra

Reversing the Effects of Social Promotion

Beschreibung

This user-friendly guide offers pragmatic recommendations on teaching various elements of algebra, including trigonometry, finite mathematics, and statistics to nontraditional students.

Autor

Sherman N. Miller is a former visiting instructor of mathematics at Delaware State University and a doctoral candidate in education at the University of Delaware where his area of interest in curriculum and instruction.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: R&L Education
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Mai 2005
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 387g
• ISBN-13: 9781578862429
• ISBN-10: 1578862426
• Artikelnr.: 21286900

Rezensionen

Students from poor black neighborhoods have been systematically left out of the loop in mathematics preparation. This book provides a view of algebra that both students from the 'hood' and their educators can relate to and benefit from. -- Eric Frankle, associate professor, Delaware State University This book suggests unique approaches to helping non-traditional students who often struggle with the first semester pre-calculus course. The author emphasizes learning to read the mathematics book, the difference between thinking mathematically and thinking arithmetically, and the use of the blackboard and graphical representation. Scitech Book News This is a practical book presenting teaching ideas to enhance student success in introductory

college algebra courses, in particular as a prerequisite to the core mathematics course for business majors. If you teach that course, it is well worth the short read of this well written, thoughtful book. Education Review The art and joy of learning mathematics rests on motivation, reading and understanding, diligent and constant practice, and most importantly, a 'can-do attitude'. This book succeeds in bringing out the elements listed above and cognates the teaching style of the author whose classes I have had the opportunity to visit many times. It presents graphical and symbolic representations of the subject matter in a manner that is compelling to read without compromising the aesthetics of mathematics. -- Hanson Umoh, chair and professor of mathematics, Delaware State University