Conference Session

Approaches to Mathematics Curriculum to Include Projects and Technologies

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gunter Bischof, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Annette Casey B.A., University of Applied Sciences FH JOANNEUM, Graz, Austria; Emilia Andreeva-Moschen, Bombardier Transportation Austria GmbH

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Mathematics

-year appointment as an exchange lecturer at the Department of English and American Studies at the University of Klagenfurt, Austria. She has also worked extensively as a freelance language trainer at other third level institutions and in industry. Her research interests include ESP, Engineering Education, Project-based Learning, Materials Development and Educational Research Methods.Dr. Emilia Andreeva-Moschen, Bombardier Transportation Austria GmbH Since 2013 Bombardier Transportation Austria GmbH Director Drives Engineering Since 2013 External lecturer at the Technical University Vienna Sensors and Actuators 2012 – 1997 FH JOANNEUM 2006 – 2012 Head of Department of Automotive and Railway Engineering: 2006

Conference Session

Approaches to Mathematics Curriculum to Include Projects and Technologies

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles C.Y. Lam, California State University, Bakersfield; Melissa Danforth, California State University, Bakersfield; Ronald Hughes, CSUB STEM Affinity Group

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Mathematics

currently the Project Director of CSUB’s US Department of Education Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP) grant (P120A110050). He is also the co-PI of NSF Federal Cyber Service grant (NSF-DUE1241636).Dr. Melissa Danforth, California State University, Bakersfield Melissa Danforth is an Associate Professor and the Interim Chair of the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at CSUB. Dr. Danforth is the PI for a NSF Federal Cyber Service grant (NSF-DUE1241636) to create models for information assurance education and outreach. Dr. Danforth is the acting Project Director for a U.S. Department of Education grant (P031S100081) to create engineering pathways for students in

Conference Session

Approaches to Mathematics Curriculum to Include Projects and Technologies

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville; Patricia A Ralston, University of Louisville

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Mathematics

includes an electronic copy of the course textbook,and additional types of media that provide course content such as videos, animations,presentation slides, and projects. MyMathLab also includes the MathXL engine which canpresent students with a problem similar to those in the exercise sets at the end of each section inthe textbook. Most problems are algorithmic, meaning that each time the question is presented itis slightly different, using different numbers for example. The MathXL engine allows for Page 24.43.5traditional multiple choice type answers, but it is also able to parse mathematical expressions,allowing problems to ask students to

Conference Session

The Use of Games and Unique Textbooks in Mathematics Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Reeping, Ohio Northern University; Kenneth J. Reid, Ohio Northern University

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Mathematics

integrating engineering,targeting student difficulties in mathematics, and promoting student success in STEM degreeprograms.Methods utilized in the development of this textbook will be continually discussed with theadvisory board (concept and results), use of language, and pedagogical foundation (teachingphilosophy).BackgroundAn undergraduate student majoring in Engineering Education is in the process of writing amathematics textbook which integrates engineering concepts for high school students. To ensurethis project is properly managed, the student is being advised and assisted by a professor with aPh.D. in Engineering Education to ensure proper engineering examples are included. Anadvisory board of volunteer teachers is serving as a resource for

Conference Session

The Use of Games and Unique Textbooks in Mathematics Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin Shaw, University of Southern California; Jihie Kim, University of Southern California; Zinan Xing, University of Southern California

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Mathematics

Information Sciences Institute, leading many NSF (National Science Foundation) projects on social dialogue, pedagogical technologies, and intelligent interfaces. At USC, she initiated research on on-line discussion board and assessment of threaded discussions, leading to synergistic work among knowledge base experts, educational psychol- ogists, NLP researchers, and educators. She developed a novel workflow portal that supports efficient assessment of online discussion activities. In order to develop a research community for improving col- laborative learning and communication in education, she created two workshops on Intelligent Support for Learning in Groups. She is currently editing an IJAIED journal special issue on

Conference Session

Changing the Classroom Environment in Mathematics Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Bourn, Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy; Sarah C. Baxter, University of South Carolina

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Mathematics

-EFFECTS.Math-EFFECT #1Core Concept: EstimationContext: Gather information to design an HVAC system for open air courtyard.Decision Worksheet - Driving Questions: What would be the “cost” of the HVAC system? Howdoes one provide an accurate but relatively quick estimate for a project?Active Learning Modules:  Lecture on statistical metrics; upper and lower bounds;  Have students measure the length of hallways using estimated measures of feet, wing- span and stride; calculate ensemble statistical metrics;  Guess and discuss the dimensions of common objects; ceiling and floor tiles; square footage in classroom;  Actual on-site estimations of the size of the open air courtyard.Reflection:  How accurate are `back of the

Conference Session

The Use of Games and Unique Textbooks in Mathematics Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrian J. Lee, Central Illinois Technology and Education Research Institute; Sheldon H. Jacobson, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; William A. Cragoe, Sacred Heart-Griffin High School

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Mathematics

”Bracketodds” as a class project. Page 24.930.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 NCAA Basketball Tournament Analysis for High School MathematicsAbstract As the winter season steadily makes way for spring, basketball fever heats up when the sportsmedia begin to headline various qualification scenarios for the annual NCAA men’s basketballtournament. College basketball experts and sports analysts provide wisdom into how thetournament field might be seeded and which teams are anticipated to reach the coveted FinalFour. The media hype preceding the tournament generates excitement and