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The Hyperdoors Theory

By Pup Horst A magician searches for community Joe Ledoux is “not” a “mathematician” – he is an artist and a magician. However, he joins the likes of Marjorie Rice and an anonymous internet forum user in crafting new mathematics as inspired by his main interests. He made a new visualization of the hypercube that does...

Dismantling the Genius: A Pop Culture Lens on Math and Belonging

By Monica Morales Hernandez and Sherli Koshy-Chenthittayil Pop culture plays a significant role in shaping societal perceptions of who belongs in mathematics and other STEM fields. Media representations, whether in movies, television, literature, or social media, can either reinforce or challenge stereotypes about mathematicians and scientists. Historically, English-language pop culture has often depicted mathematicians as...

Notes Volume 29 – Applications of Calculus

Philip Straffin, Editor Description: Students see how calculus can explain the structure of a rainbow, guide a robot arm, or analyze the spread of AIDS. Each module starts with a concrete problem and moves on to provide a solution. The discussions are detailed, realistic, and pay careful attention to the process of mathematical modeling. Exercises,...

Notes Volume 99 – Using Data-Centric Methods to Teach Introductory Statistics

Donna LaLonde and Deirdre Longacher Smeltzer Description: Discover a new way to teach statistics with Using Data-Centric Methods to Teach Introductory Statistics. This MAA Notes volume tells the story of StatPREP— an initiative designed to empower statistics instructors to create data-driven learning opportunities. Traditionally, teaching introductory statistics has emphasized procedural methods, formula-driven instruction, and small datasets....

Notes Volume 77 – Mathematical Time Capsules

Dick Jardine and Amy Shell-Gellasch, Editors Description: Mathematical Time Capsules offers teachers historical modules for immediate use in the mathematics classroom. Relevant history-based activities for a wide range of undergraduate and secondary mathematics courses are included.

Notes Volume 79 – Teaching Mathematics with Classroom Voting: With and Without Clickers

Kelly Cline and Holly Zullo, Editors Description: This book is a collection of papers by different instructors discussing how they can use classroom voting with clickers in order to create a more active classroom and a more engaging learning environment. A wide range of courses are discussed, including college algebra, precalculus, calculus, statistics, linear algebra,...

Notes Volume 80 – Resources for Preparing Middle School Mathematics Teachers

Cheryl Beaver, Laurie Burton, Maria Fung, and Klay Kruczek, Editors. Description: The articles appearing in this volume were chosen to disseminate various middle school programs’ structures, to detail methods of teaching specific middle school teacher content courses, and to share materials and resources. The articles provide a rich set of readily available, classroom-tested resources.

Notes Volume 81 – Undergraduate Mathematics for the Life Sciences: Models, Processes, and Directions

Glenn Ledder, Jenna P. Carpenter, and Timothy D. Comar, Editors Description: This volume contains 26 articles for mathematics and biology faculty who want to develop courses and programs in mathematics for life science students. Many of the articles also include links to resources that can be found on the internet, and some have associated books...

Notes Volume 82 – Applications of Mathematics in Economics

Warren Page, Editor. Description: Applications of Mathematics in Economics shows instructors what mathematics is used at the undergraduate level in various parts of economics. The volume’s self-contained sections are intended to provide students with opportunities to apply their mathematics in relevant economics contexts.

Notes Volume 68 – From Calculus to Computers: Using the last 200 years of mathematics history in the classroom

Amy Shell-Gellasch and Dick Jardine Description: From Calculus to Computers is a resource for undergraduate teachers that provides ideas and materials for immediate adoption in the classroom and proven examples to motivate innovation by the reader. Contributions to this volume are from historians of mathematics and college mathematics instructors with years of experience and expertise in...

Notes Volume 69 – A Fresh Start for Collegiate Mathematics: Rethinking the Courses below Calculus

Nancy Baxter Hastings, Editor Description: The 49 papers in this volume examine how the mathematics courses below calculus might be refocused to provide better mathematical experiences for all students. The initiative involves a greater emphasis on conceptual understanding and de-emphasizes rote manipulation.

Notes Volume 70 – Current Practices in Quantitative Literacy

Rick Gillman, Editor. Already online elsewhere. Description: Current Practices in Quantitative Literacy presents a wide sampling of efforts being made on campuses across the country to achieve our common goal of having a quantitatively literate citizenry. The essays suggest that we have moved forward a long way in our understanding of quantitative literacy and our ability...

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