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Robert
Franzosa is a professor of mathematics in the Department of Mathematics
and Statistics at the University of Maine. He has a PhD in mathematics
from the University ofWisconsin. His interests include applied topology
and mathematics education. E-mail: franzosa@math.umaine.edu Jennifer Tyne is a lecturer in Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Maine. She has a MS in operations research from the University of North Carolina. Her interests include mathematics education and curriculum development. E-mail: tyne@math.umaine.edu |
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Algebraic Models in Our World (MAT 103) is a general education course
at the University of Maine that was developed as an alternative to
College Algebra. An important goal in the development of MAT 103 was
the improvement of the studentsÕ attitudes about and understanding
of simple algebraic models. MAT 103 was developed in conjunction with
a new Masters in Science Teaching (MST) degree program at the University
of Maine to provide a research laboratory for MST graduate students.
In this paper we present an overview of the MAT 103 course development
project, including a discussion of the background motivation, the
course teaching framework, the course content framework, the course
materials, and the initial evaluation of the course based on student
surveys and evaluations. Appendices are included presenting a sample
of class materials and a summary of the survey data. |
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