Four lesson plans will be presented to the class or to small groups during the semester. Two presentations may be with a partner, and two must be individually completed. Students have the opportunity to experience mathematical software, and Internet sites which support the learning of mathematics. Students will select two programs to experience and review. One can be an Internet site.
Software is available from the instructor, or from the curriculum library.
Article summary and reaction . Undergraduate students will select two articles, and graduate students will select four articles for a written commentary. Articles can be found in the Curriculum Library, Cowles Library, or from the instructor. A chapter of a book, an elementary textbook series, or extensive Internet site could be substituted for one article. Students have the opportunity to formally evaluate the course and the instructor at two points during the course.