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Title Effective learning & teaching in mathematics & its applications / edited by Peter Kahn & Joseph Kyle
Published London : Kogan Page ; Sterling, VA : Stylus Pub., 2002

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Description 1 online resource (xix, 220 pages) : illustrations
Contents Part Part A Issues in learning and teaching -- chapter 1 The transition to higher education / John Appleby -- chapter 2 The genesis of mathematical structures / Robert Burn -- chapter 3 Developing active learners / Afzal Ahmed -- chapter 4 Assessment in mathematics / Clifford Beevers -- chapter 5 The use of computer algebra systems / David Pountney -- chapter 6 Developing transferable skills: preparation for employment / Neil Challis -- chapter 7 Designing courses with a sense of purpose / Peter Kahn -- chapter 8 Enhancing the Total Learning Environment for students / Peter Petocz -- chapter 9 Reflection in and on practice / John Mason -- part Part B Learning and teaching in context -- chapter 10 Numeracy in higher education / Janet Duffin -- chapter 11 Mathematics: the teaching, learning and support of non-specialists / Tony Croft -- chapter 12 Mathematical modelling skills / Stephen Hibberd -- chapter 13 Ideas for improving learning and teaching of statistics / Neville Davies -- chapter 14 Proof and reasoning / Joseph Kyle -- chapter 15 Making learning and teaching more effective / Peter Kahn
Summary The Effective Learning and Teaching in Higher Education series is packed with up-to-date advice, guidance and expert opinion on teaching in the key subjects in higher education today, and is backed up by the authority of the Institute for Learning and Teaching. This book covers all of the key issues surrounding the effective teaching of maths- a key subject in its own right, and one that forms an important part of many other disciplines. The book includes contributions from a wide range of experts in the field, and has a broad and international perspective
Notes Published in association with the Institute for Learning and Teaching, and the Times Higher Education Supplement
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Higher)
MATHEMATICS -- Study & Teaching.
Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Higher)
Form Electronic book
Author Kahn, Peter (Peter E.)
Kyle, Joseph
Institute for Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (Great Britain)
ISBN 0203417135
9780203417133
9781135726904
1135726906
9781135726850
113572685X
9781135726898
1135726892
9781138145481
1138145483
9780749435691
0749435690
Other Titles Effective learning and teaching in mathematics and its applications
OTHER TI Times higher education supplement