Most Recent Articles from Primus: Problems, Resources, and Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies

• Multiple Representations and the Understanding of Taylor Polynomials 

  Abstract: The study of Maclaurin and Taylor polynomials entails the comprehension of various new mathematical ideas. Those polynomials are...

  09/01/09 by Habre, Samer · More from publication

• Removing Remediation Requirements: Effectiveness of Intervention Programs 

  Abstract: Remediation of incoming college freshman students is a national concern because remediated students are at higher risk of failing to...

  09/01/09 by Fine, Anne; Duggan, Mickle; Braddy, Linda · More from publication

• Creating a Proof Error Evaluation Tool for Use in the Grading of Student-Generated "Proofs" 

  Abstract: The fact that students have difficulties in constructing proofs is well documented. However, some of these difficulties may be lessened...

  09/01/09 by Andrew, Lane · More from publication

• Learner-Centered Strategies and Advanced Mathematics: A Study of Students' Perspectives 

  Abstract: A number of learner-centered strategies were implemented during a two-semester course in real analysis that is traditionally taught in...

  09/01/09 by Ortiz-Robinson, Norma L; Ellington, Aimee J · More from publication

• Some Experiences with Integrating Student Teachers and Engineering Students in the Same Class 

  Abstract: Two types of students at our university college were combined with the aim of bringing different knowledge together and in this way...

  09/01/09 by Rensaa, Ragnhild Johanne · More from publication

• Using a "Single Story" as an Integrative Thread in an Upper-Level Mathematics Course 

  Abstract: Even in the highest-level mathematics courses at undergraduate institutions, most students do not read mathematical research from...

  07/01/09 by Dietz, Jill · More from publication

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