Visiting China as Part of Community College International Development, Andrew Bulleri, Howard Community College
The presenter will discuss a trip to China in July 2001 during which six educational institutions were visited by 25 faculty members from many different fields including two in mathematics. The educational aspects of the trip will be emphasized.
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Enhancing Statistics by Incorporating Multi-discipline Skills, John L. Climent, Cecil Community College
Introductory statistics is ideal for reinforcing multi-discipline skills such as writing, computing and oral communication. The presenter will discuss ways in which incorporating these skills in statistics can enhance student learning. This initiative could be a big first step toward fostering mathematics acrosss the curriculum. Course materials will be provided.
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A Derivation of Euler's Constant, Gerry Cox, Lake Michigan College
The presentation will include historical background and a derivation of Euler's constant, using the harmonic series and logarithms. Calculus teachers who teach sequences and series will find this presetnation especially useful.
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Whatever It Takes to Get Students Interested in Learning Statistics, Janice Dykacz, Community College of Baltimore County - Essex and Barbara Leitherer, Community College of Baltimore County - Essex
The presenters will share their experience in using a variety of activities found to be effective in engaging students in statistics. They will demonstrate student projects, Stat Jeopardy, class activities, software (Hot Potatoes), Internet assignments and Internet statistics games. They will also present some activities designated for an honors section.
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**2001 INPUT Award Winner**, Integrating Mathlets into the Statistics Curriculum, Annie Y. Han, Borough of Manhattan Community College
The presentation involves basing a first level college statistics course curriculum on currently available mathlets. Mathlets (mathematics applets) are platform-independent, web-based, small interactive teaching and learning tools. They enable students to participate in interactive student-centered activities and enhance learning through visualizations and experimentation.
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Hypothesis Testing Made Easy, Mark Harbison, Sacramento City College
TI-83s will be available for a hands-on opportunity to use "pvalues" for Hypothesis Testing in an Introductory Statistics coruse. The "perfect" approach combines decision-making with probability.
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Tabular Integration by Parts - A Jewel in the Rough, Steven J. Kifowit, Prairie State College
As Fas as integration tecchniques go, the tabular method of integration by parts is underrated. The present wil discuss osme of the less-familiar applications and consequences of integration by parts and the tabular method.
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Excellence in Mathematics through Communication and Collaboration, Jerry Marshall, Tri-County Technical College, Herbert Riedel, Tri-County Technical College
Ten video-based team projects are incorporated into College Algebra and are used to develop soft skills for learning math. Topics include effective homework and testing practices, college resources, relating to the instructor, learning styles, mathematical thought and communciation. Student accountability and minimal intrusion into classroom instruction are emphasized.
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Crossroads to Classroom: An NCMATYC Project for Faculty Development, Jay Martin, Wake Technical Community College
The AMATYC Crossroads and Traveling Workshops provide opportunities and direction for faculty development. Learn how North Carolina (NCMATYC) used these resources for a project. Come experience some Precalculus activities developed by the project participants that emphasize problem solving and use of appropriate technology.
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How to Write a Web Page Without Knowing How To Do So, Jim Matovina, Community College of Southern Nevada and Ronnie Yates, Community College of Southern Nevada
When looking for a convenient way to display course syllabi or a web-based course, knowledge of Hyper-Text Mark-up Language (HTLM) is a plus, but not a necessity. This workshop will show participants how easy it is to display pages on the world wide web.
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Assessment Techniques for Distance Learning, Jim Matovina, Community College of Southern Nevada; Wayne Mackey, University of Arkansas; Jerry Kissick, Protland Community College - Rock Creek; James McGlothin, Lower Columbia College
Join members of AMATYC's Distance Learning Committee in a round-table discussion about assessment for distance learning courses. The discussion will culminate with the idea of creating an AMATYC proctor network.
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The Math of Least Resistance - Mathematical Voice vs. Student Retention, J. Reid Mowrer, University of New Mexicao - Valencia
Student retention is a pervasive problem for the two-year college. Also, many students who obtain a degree do not leave with their degree of first choice. The common link between these issues is often mathematics. Designed for all math instructors, this presentation describes efforts to address this multi-faceted problem.
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Quality Ideas for Monday Morning, Kathleen A. Peak, Rochester Community and Technical College
Try these quick quality "tools" to get immediate interactive participation in class lectures and to check for student's understanding. Learn and practice the tools during a fast-paced SPC (Statistical Process Control) lecture.
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Mathematics for Technology: Recommendations from a National Conference, John C. Peterson, Chattanooga State Technical Community College (retired) and Mary Ann Hovis, Rhodes State College
Two CRAFTY workshops were held in October 2000 and a national conference in May 2002. These meetings prompted dialogue on the mathematics needed for advanced technology programs. Recommendations from these meetings will be disseminated and discussed. These recommendations should affect the mathematics curriuclum at all levels.
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Interesting Activities of Practical Use in College Mathematics, Donna Saye, Georgia Southern University and Don K. Brown, Macon State College
Participants will work together on interesting problem solving activities that have practical use in the classroom. Handouts of activiites will be provided.
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Five Minutes to Go . . . What Can I Do?, Jane D. Tanner, Onodaga Community College
The lesson is over but there are five minutes left before the end of class. This light-hearted session will look at various techniques to make good use of that reamaining time. Examples will be given from different levels and audience participation guaranteed.
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NSF Opportunities for Two-Year College Mathematics Programs, Elizabeth J. Teles, National Science Foundation
This presentation will focus on opportunities for two-year college mathematics faculty with an emphasis primarily on programs in the Division of Undergraduate Education of the National Science Foundation. Descriptions of funded projects and hints on successful proposal writing will be shared.
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Building a Better Web Site to Increase Service to Students, Mark Turner, Cuesta College
Want an insturctor web site that goes beyond the basic photot and office hours? Want to reach out to students and increase their ability to access course materials and information? Come ready to be equipped with some great ideas and inspired to take your site to the next level.
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What Will It Take To Create Equal Opportunity in Mathematics Education?, Julian Weissglass, University of California - Santa Barbara
This symposium is an in-depth workshop that will provide educators the opportunity to reflect on their assumptions and practices in regard to students from groups that are underrepresented in mathematics, to discuss how practices and policies can be improved, and to decide on some next steps for their classrooms.
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Making Math Meaningful Through Workplace Research, Jesse Williford, Wake Technical Community College and Chuckie Hairston, Wake Technical Community College
Want to create real-world projects? The presenters will share the process they used to locate, contact, and visit local industries then create multimedia snaphots and math projects based on these industries. A CD, with snapshots and an outline of the process, will be shared.
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