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Increasing Student And School Interest In Engineering Education By Using A Hands On Inquiry Based Programming Curriculum

Conference Session: Students' Abilities and Attitudes
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Geoff Wright; Peter Rich, Brigham Young University; Keith Leatham, Brigham Young University
Tagged Divisions: Mathematics

outperformed by 16other industrialized nations in science, and by 23 nations in mathematics (only 30 nationsparticipated). Narrowing the curriculum is not advancing the U.S.’s educational system and isinadequately preparing students to compete in a 21st century world.Lateral TransferRather than reduce the curricula, research indicates that systematically pairing specific subjectsmay improve both learning and motivation. For example, research consistently demonstrates astrong correlation between second language (L2) learning and increased first language ability onstandardized achievement tests. L2 learners have greater: syntactic awareness (Bialystock, 1988,Galambos & Goldin-Meadow); phonological awareness (Bruck & Genesse, 1995; Campbell &

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Excel In Mathematics: Applications Of Calculus

Conference Session: Computers and Software in Teaching Mathematics
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Cynthia Young, University of Central Florida; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Tace Crouse, University of Central Florida; Alvaro Islas, University of Central Florida; Scott Hagen, University of Central Florida; Cherie Geiger, University of Central Florida; Melissa Dagley-Falls, University of Central Florida; Patricia Ramsey, University of Central Florida; Patrice Lancey, University of Central Florida
Tagged Divisions: Mathematics

AC 2010-171: EXCEL IN MATHEMATICS: APPLICATIONS OF CALCULUSCynthia Young, University of Central Florida Cynthia Young is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics in the UCF College of Sciences and a Co-PI of the NSF-funded S-STEM program at UCF entitled the "Young Entrepreneur and Scholar(YES) Scholarship Program" as well as the NSF-funded STEP program entitled "EXCEL:UCF-STEP Pathways to STEM: From Promise to Prominence." Dr. Young's research interests are in the mathematical modeling of atmospheric effects on laser beams. She currently has projects with the Office of Naval Research and the Naval Research Laboratory investigating atmospheric propagation in the marine

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An Optimizing Learning Strategy Employing A Selection Of Online And Onsite Modalities To Achieve The Outcomes Of A Calculus Course

Conference Session: Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Murray Teitell, DeVry University, Long Beach; William Sullivan, DeVry University
Tagged Divisions: Mathematics

to the academic and career goals of thestudent. This began the active learning process. An example of “The Frame” is illustrated in Figure 1. The student has an interest in howdiseases spread. The student’s career goal was to go into a biomedical field. The studentresearched the process and found a set of differential equations that model the spread of diseasefor a particular and general case.5,6Figure 1. “The Frame” utilized in the context of the spreading of disease. Susceptible βI Infected g Recoveredβ = transmission rate, B = birth rate, d = death rate, R0 = reproductive rate (rate that infectedpersons cause new infected persons), g = recovery rate, S, I and R are the populations of thethree

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Using Constructivist Teaching Strategies In Probability And Statistics

Conference Session: Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kingsley Reeves, University of South Florida; Bill Blank, University of South Florida; Victor Hernandez-Gantes, University of South Florida; Maniphone Dickerson, University of South Florida
Tagged Divisions: Mathematics

. (Note that no data areavailable for Exercise 12 or for survey item number one for Exercise 9.)Survey Statements1. This exercise was an appropriate use of class time.2. This exercise had a clear learning objective.3. This exercise was successful in meeting its associated learning objective(s).4. I recommend DISCONTINUING the use of this exercise in future semesters.*5. Please provide any additional comments you may have regarding this exercise:6. This exercise was an effective learning tool.*** “Discontinuing” was listed in all capital letters for exercises 3 through 11.** This survey item was only posed for exercises 7 through 11.Table 2: Statements for surveys administered to students following completion of each exercise.Analysis indicates

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Bridging Mathematics Concepts To Engineering Contexts: Just In Time Review Modules

Conference Session: Issues and Solutions in Mathematics Education
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Dianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State University; Hatice Ozturk, North Carolina State University; Alina Duca, NCSU
Tagged Divisions: Mathematics

curriculum. Paper presented at the ASEE Conference, Chicago, IL, June 18-21, 2006.4. Boardbridge, P. & Henderson, S. (2008). Mathematics education for 21st century engineering students: Final report. Melbourne, Australia: Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute.5. Green, .R., Harrison, A. S., Podcock, D. & Ward, J.P. (2004) The role of CAA in helping engineering undergraduates learn mathematics. Maths CAA Series: Nov 2004. Downloaded from http://ltsn.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/nov2004/index.shtml#abstract6. Cetty, M. (2000). A scheme for online Web-based assessment. Engineering science and education journal, 9(1), 27-32.7. Nahi, H.B., Charturvedi, S., Akan, A.O. & Pickering, J.W. (2007

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The Visualization Of Boundary Value Problems

Conference Session: Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Engineering
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Elton Graves, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Mathematics

willtake the first four zeros. We also need to find the values for λ n and J 0 λ n r. The first fourzeros of the Bessel function of order zero are given by: By Hand (Tables) Using Maple a 1 = 2. 404825558 >BZ:=[evalf(BesselJZeros(0, 1 .. 4))]; a 2 = 5. 520078110 a 3 = 8. 653727913 a 4 = 11. 79153444 α We now calculate the λ ′n s = an : By Hand (Tables) Using Maple λ 1 = 2. 404825558 π = 1. 530959499 >L1:=evalf(BZ[1]/(Pi/2)); 2 λ 2 = 5. 520078110

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The Transformation Of A Mathematics Course:Discoveries Along A Five Year Journey

Conference Session: Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: John Schmeelk, Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar Branch; Jean Hodges, Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar Branch
Tagged Divisions: Mathematics

) distributedhandouts of Linksman’s characterizations and recommendations for each super link.Also in this study, (5) students were shown previous student projects submitted in the earlierMATH 131 courses to introduce each new topic visually and (6) were required to complete amuch more comprehensive project component (hence the term Project-Directed Mathematics).The authors discovered that students’ documented super links did not confirm the previousassumption, that most designstudents by nature would be visual 2 0 0 6 - 2 0 0 7 M ATH 1 3 1 St u d e n t s' Le a r n in g Pr e f e r e n ce sor tactile right-brained learners, thus ( n = 37

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Who Needs Another Applied Mathematics Course?

Conference Session: Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Engineering
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: John Heublein, Kansas State University, Salina; Kenneth Barnard, Kansas State University, Salina
Tagged Divisions: Mathematics

, “The researchers have observed students entering the Professional Pilotprogram at Kansas State University at Salina lack the necessary prerequisite mathematics skillsfor success in subsequent higher mathematics courses. Using an introductory appliedmathematics course coupled with applied aviation exercises and engaging pedagogical methodsin mathematics courses could engage students and enhance their mathematics learning skills.” Afall 2009 Kansas State University at Salina (KSU-S) aviation faculty survey, albeit small,supports this hypothesis.The researchers’ observed presumption is that present day students possess more technologyunderstanding and rely on audio/visual feedback stimuli. One approach modifies methods ofinstruction to

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Go With The Flow: Describing Storm Water Runoff Rates Using The Derivative

Conference Session: Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Engineering
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Brad Hunt, Norwood High School; Regina Lamendella, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Sara Garrison, Norwood City Schools; Andrea Burrows, The University of Cincinnati; Mike Borowczak, The University of Cincinnati; Anant Kukreti, The University of Cincinnati
Tagged Divisions: Mathematics

the effort to develop the post-test for the lesson. Awell-defined template is used by the Fellow to create the lesson, which can be disseminated onthe project’s website soon after its implementation. This template consists of the followingblocks: 1) Summary – goal to be achieved by students; 2) Objectives – skills to be acquired bystudents; 3) Standards to be addressed; and 4) Lesson Information – Grade Level, Subject Area,Duration, Setting, Materials Needed, Background Knowledge, Lesson Plan(s) details, andAdditional Resources (learning objects, timelines, assessment rubrics, surveys, etc.). Item 4includes detailed information provided via hotlinks. The Fellow submits the final lesson to theGrant Coordinator for checking and approval before

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Modern Mathematics Requirements In A Developing Engineering Program

Conference Session: Computers and Software in Teaching Mathematics
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Zohra Manseur, SUNY Oswego; Adrian Ieta, SUNY Oswego; Rachid Manseur, SUNY-Oswego
Tagged Divisions: Mathematics

. pp. S.16-24.8. Dunn, J. W., and J. Barbanel. “One model for an integrated math physics course focusing on electricity and magnetism and related calculus topics.” American Journal of Physics, August 2000: 68.8.9. Froyd, J.E., and M. W. Ohland. “First-year Integrated Curriculum Projects - Supplemental Information for the Paper: Integrated Engineering Curricula.” Journal of Engineering Education, 2005: 94.1.10. Froyd, J. E., and G. J. Rogers. "Evolution and evaluation of an integrated, first-year curriculum." Proceedings of the 27th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference, Teaching and Learning in an Era of Change, 1997, vol. 2. pp.1107-1113.11. Jeffrey E. Froyd, and Matthew W. Ohland. “Integrated Engineering