Conference Session

Mathematics in Transition

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Linder, Math Out of the Box; Donna Gunderson, Math Out of the Box/Clemson University

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

development model where they wereimmersed in tasks in which the facilitator supported an inquiry-based learning environment. The professional development model consisted of two full days of inquiry experience anda half-day at the end of implementation dedicated to reflection of practice. The first day ofprofessional development focused mainly on Algebra concepts and was given prior toimplementing any of the Math Out of the Box lessons. After teachers implemented the tenlessons relating to Algebra, they returned for the second day of professional development dealingprimarily with data concepts. Teachers were also given the opportunity to reflect on the Algebralessons and discuss issues relating to implementation with their peers. Topics such as

Conference Session

Project and Model-Based Mathematics

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Schmeelk, Virginia Commonwealth University; Jean Hodges, Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

AC 2007-274: PROJECT-DIRECTED MATHEMATICSJohn Schmeelk, Virginia Commonwealth University Dr. John Schmeelk is a Professor of mathematics at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, where he is engaged in applied mathematical research in distribution theory. He is currently teaching mathematics at VCUQatar campus in Doha, Qatar. He received his PhD from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He has been an invited speaker to conferences in Australia, China, Brazil, Bulgaria, India and many other countries.Jean Hodges, Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar Since Fall 2004, Jean Hodges has been an Assistant Professor of Writing and Writing Center Instructor at Virginia

Conference Session

Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Engineering

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Günter Bischof, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, Department of Automotive Engineering,; Emilia Bratschitsch, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, Department of Automotive; Annette Casey, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, Department of Automotive Engineering,; Domagoj Rubesa, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, Department of Automotive Engineering,

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Mathematics

-processingalgorithms, data evaluation and modeling. The fact that they were entrusted with thegeneration of a tool facilitating a recently developed method in nuclear solid state physicsproved to be highly motivating.Based on the demand to educate the students to high academic standards, the results of ascientific project have to be properly disseminated. In order to provide students with aplatform for scientific publications several journals for undergraduate researchers werefounded in the last decade. These journals comply with the same directions and qualitystandards as conventional scientific journals, as for instance a peer review system. In this waystudents become familiar with scientific writing in early stages of their academic education.Moreover

Conference Session

Mathematics in Transition

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne McClain, University of Alabama-Birmingham; Dale Feldman, University of Alabama-Birmingham; Lee Meadows, University of Alabama Birmingham

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

to solve mathematical problems. Inquiry and reflection includesuse of inquiry-based activities and reflecting on learning experiences individually, in groups, oras a class. Communication includes the ability to articulate one’s mathematical ideas verballyand in writing to peers, teachers, parents, and others.GBMP’s professional development curriculum for teachers involves a sequence of sevenintensive mathematics content courses taught or co-taught by MEC staff each summer. Themathematics content consists of the "big mathematical ideas" of numerical reasoning, algebra,geometry, probability, and data analysis as identified in NCTM’s Principles and Standards forSchool Mathematics [5]. Each course models the attributes of challenging courses and