| Description |
xxxiii, 452 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. |
| Series |
DIMACS series in discrete mathematics and theoretical computer science, 1052-1798 ; v. 36 |
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DIMACS series in discrete mathematics and theoretical computer science,
1052-1798 ; v. 36.
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| Note |
Papers from a conference held at DIMACS at Rutgers University in Oct. 1992. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Introduction. Discrete mathematics in the schools : an opportunity to revitalize school mathematics / Joseph G. Rosenstein -- The impact of discrete mathematics in my classroom / Patrick Carney -- Three for the money : an hour in the classroom / Nancy Casey -- Fibonacci reflections : it's elementary! / Janice C. Kowalczyk -- Using discrete mathematics to give remedial students a second chance / Susan H. Picker -- What we've got here is a failure to cooperate / Reuben J. |
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Settergren -- Implementing the standards : let's focus on the first four / Nancy Casey and Michael R. Fellows -- Discrete mathematics : a vehicle for problem solving and excitement / Margaret B. Cozzens -- Logic and discrete mathematics in the schools / Susanna S. Epp -- Writing discrete(ly) / Rochelle Leibowitz -- Discrete mathematics and public perceptions of mathematics / Joseph Malkevitch -- Mathematical modeling and discrete mathematics / Henry O. Pollak -- The role |
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of applications in teaching discrete mathematics / Fred S. Roberts -- What is discrete mathematics? : The many answers / Stephen B. Maurer -- A comprehensive view of discrete mathematics : chapter 14 of the New Jersey Mathematics Curriculum Framework / Joseph G. Rosenstein -- Discrete mathematics in K-2 classrooms / Valerie A. DeBellis -- Rhythm and pattern : discrete mathematics with an artistic connection for elementary school teachers / Robert E. Jamison -- Discrete |
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mathematics activities for middle school / Evan Maletsky -- Putting chaos into calculus courses / Robert L. Devaney -- Making a difference with difference equations / John A. Dossey -- Discrete mathematical modeling in the secondary curriculum : rationale and examples from the Core-Plus Mathematics Project / Eric W. Hart -- A discrete mathematics experience with general mathematics students / Bret Hoyer -- Algorithms, algebra, and the computer lab / Philip G. Lewis -- |
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Discrete mathematics is already in the classroom, but it's hiding / Joan Reinthaler -- Integrating discrete mathematics into the curriculum : an example / James T. Sandefur -- The status of discrete mathematics in the high schools / Harold F. Bailey -- Discrete mathematics : a fresh start for secondary students / L. Charles Biehl -- A discrete mathematics textbook for high schools / Nancy Crisler, Patience Fisher, and Gary Froelich -- Computer science, problem solving |
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and discrete mathematics / Peter B. Henderson -- The role of computer science and discrete mathematics in the high school curriculum / Viera K. Proulx -- Discrete mathematics software for K-12 education / Nathaniel Dean and Yanxi Liu -- Recommended resources for teaching discrete mathematics / Deborah S. Franzblau and Janice C. Kowalczyk -- The leadership program in discrete mathematics / Joseph G. Rosenstein and Valerie A. DeBellis -- Computer software for the teaching |
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of discrete mathematics in the schools / Mario Vassallo and Anthony Ralston. |
| Subject |
Mathematics -- Study and teaching -- Congresses.
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| Added Author |
Rosenstein, Joseph G.
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Franzblau, Deborah S., 1957-
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Roberts, Fred S.
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NSF Science and Technology Center in Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science.
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| ISBN |
0821804480 (hardcover : acid-free paper) |
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