Perhaps you hoped for in-depth mathematical communication from students and got book reports instead. Dr. Robert Gerver, experienced high school math teacher and author of a number of popular curriculum programs, implemented a successful math research program in his school several years ago and has shared his success with many teachers across the country. Now he presents his ideas in a book you and your students can use to bring such a program to your school. Writing Math Research Papers serves as both a text for students and a resource for teachers and administrators interested in implementing a research program, either as a separate course or integrated within existing math courses. In addition to preparing students for writing math research papers, the book provides teachers and students with an invaluable list of interesting research topics, a bibliography of periodicals and problem-solving books accessible to high school students, and information about mathematics contests.
Research opens doors to a whole world of mathematics beyond what students find in their books.