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Math/Science Initiative: October 2008
You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. -C.S.
Lewis
Introduction
and Plan:
Schools
in America have not changed much since the 1960's. In the last ten years
it has become obvious that this 1960's model in math and science will not
prepare our students for success in the 21st century. To compete
and survive in their "global world" they are going to have to find
solutions above and beyond the content levels provided in the current math and
science curricula.
The
changes necessary to meet the challenges involve teacher retraining and
curriculum revision. These changes need to include skills in analogical and
proportional reasoning that have been almost completely removed from current
educational practices. Proportional reasoning now appears to be the basic
substrate of all mental processing and we must intentionally include it in our
teaching as early as possible in a child's education. At Briarwood
Christian School we are in the process of explicitly teaching analogical and
proportional reasoning in all of our secondary math and science instruction.
Presently
B.C.S. is beginning the fourth year of our five-year Science Initiative. Below
is a chart of our curriculum. All math and science courses will be integrated
whenever possible.
Core Curriculum Science
Mathematics
7th Grade Life
Science with modeling (new) Pre-Algebra
8th Grade Physical
Science with modeling (new) Algebra One
9th Grade Physics
with modeling
Geometry
10thGrade Chemistry
with modeling
Algebra Two
11th Grade Biology
with modeling (new)
Pre-Calculus
Electives: AP
Physics B
AP Calculus AB
AP
Physics C/AP Calculus BC (new)
AP Statistics
AP
Biology
Calculus
Anatomy
Functions, Statistics & Trigonometry
Environmental
Science (new)
Pedagogy:
Our
pedagogy is moving from traditional methods to "modeling"
methodologies. Teacher training and pedagogy re-tooling is a priority.
Whenever possible, each new concept is developed with hands-on/minds on labs
that require students to represent what they see graphically,
diagrammatically, and mathematically. In addition, they must verbally explain what these
representations mean.
Children
today are generally not outside and in touch with their environment as much as
children of previous generations. Therefore we must bring the outside world
into their classroom to build the mental models they will use as they process the information they observe.
Results:
After three years of implementing
this initiative at B.C.S., several improvements are evident:
1)
Students in modeling classes enjoy science and have a useful and deeper
understanding of formerly difficult concepts. 60% of 8th graders
say science is their favorite subject.
2) Over
40% of the students in honors level math and science in grades 9 and 10 are
girls.
3) Our
extracurricular science teams did much better than ever in the last two years,
in Alabama competitive science contests: University of Alabama Physics Contest
(1st), B.E.S.T. Robotics (4th and 1st), State Science
Olympiad (4th) and JETS (1st).
4)
Teachers are finding new levels of personal fulfillment as student
understanding and joy increases. Our chemistry teacher stated, "I'll
never teach the old way again." In
a sense we science teachers have been "born again" in science
teaching.
5) Higher
grades are following deeper understanding.
Research: The B.C.S. Science Initiative involves a major paradigm
shift in our philosophy of what and how we teach math and science. The two
primary components of this change are:
1) The
Modeling Instruction Program at Arizona State University.
For 17 years, the Modeling Instruction Program has been
helping teachers attain knowledge and skills needed to benefit their students.
Modeling Instruction is the only high school science program recognized as
Exemplary by the U.S. Department of Education.
Modeling
is not a curriculum; it is a philosophy of teaching science. Extensive research
and information is on the Modeling website: this website go
to Research & Evaluationand
then to Dr. David Hestenes, "Commentaries on Physics Education."
2) Physics First.
In 2002
the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) released a statement
endorsing Physics First: this web page is a link to the January
2007 "Physics First Informational Guide." Expectations in high
school biology today are much higher than ten to fifteen years ago. Biology now
involves much physics, chemistry, the concept of energy, and analogical
reasoning.
Physics
First without Modeling is usually inadequate preparation for higher science
studies.
In
addition to Modeling and Physics First the math/science staff of B.C.S. worked
with Dr. Robert MacDuff, formerly a Postdoctoral Associate in the Modeling
Instruction Program at Arizona State University, and his colleague Dr. Richard
Hewko of College of the Rockies in Canada, to develop a mathematics pre-algebra
course called "Making Sense of Number and Quantity" that is based on recent research in cognitive science,
mathematics and science education.
This
math program, Cognitive Instruction in Mathematical Modeling (CIMM), is one
that all students can master, as it focuses on developing students'
understanding of quantity. It
provides the necessary bridge between the concrete, the mimetic stage of
mathematical development, and the abstract symbolism of algebra. Emphasis is
placed on identifying systems, relationships between parts within a system,
graphically representing relationships, and using analogical and proportional
reasoning to develop conclusions. It is easy to see that the thinking
developed in "Making Sense of Number and Quantity" has powerful possibilities, as it is designed to be
integrated with science. Information is on the Modeling website; go to:
Science education research in the last twenty years
has pointed in one direction: go deeper with less content and give students
the mental models and processing skills necessary to effectively deal with any
situation inside or outside science. This is what Modeling Instruction and in
particular Dr. MacDuff's work is accomplishing.
Visitations
and Professional Development:
Briarwood
Christian School administrators and teachers visited three top science schools
in Alabama during the 2005-06 school year: Randolph, St. James and UMS-Wright
Prep.
We also
visited these schools in 2005-06 that use Modeling Instruction extensively:
Clayton High School in Clayton, Missouri, and Fox Chapel High School and Shady
Side Academy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Two
B.C.S. teachers participated in summer modeling workshop training at Arizona
State University in 2005 and 2006; and four more attended three-week modeling
workshops at A.S.U. in summer 2007. In summer 2008, several B.C.S. teachers
attended modeling workshops at Shady Side Academy, A.S.U., here at Briarwood,
and in Mobile, Alabama.
In summer
2006 we hosted a one-week modeling workshop for all math and science teachers
(7th – 12th). In June 2007 we hosted a one-week workshop on
"Making Sense of Number and Quantity" for selected teachers from grades 4 to 12. In June 2008 our
Chancellor, Dr. Byrle Kynerd, organized two three-week modeling workshops, in
mechanics and in physical science; 32 teachers nationwide participated.
In July
2008, Barry Walker taught PHS 542: Integrated Mathematics and Physics, a three-week graduate course at Arizona State University
for teachers of grades eight and nine.
Integrated
curriculum:
A primary
goal of the B.C.S. Science Initiative is to develop a seamless, systematic,
integrated curriculum and pedagogy in science and math (K-12) that will give
our students a solid base in science and powerful mental processing skills that
will last their lifetimes. To this end, in summer 2007 we began a curriculum
mapping in the whole school (K-12). This is a big help in developing and
organizing a curriculum that will follow our modeling philosophy of teaching science and math.
8th Grade:In 2007-08 we began to focus on developing an 8th
grade Modeling Physical Science course
that will be seamless with our 9th grade Physics First and 10th grade Modeling Chemistry courses. This course will work closely with Algebra 1 to
give students the basic foundations in content and thinking they need for
success in high school science and math. Physical science topics include:
Experimental
Design Atomic
Structure
Graphing
Methods Periodic
Table
Matter-Phases/Properties Compounds
Forces/Motion
Chemical Reactions
Electricity Energy
Summary:
Four years ago I thought the
things we needed to improve science at B.C.S. were better facilities, better
equipment, better books, more time and some teacher training (in that order). The order has been reversed! Presently, teacher training, curriculum
revision and related laboratory equipment are the top priorities. You can't
see it like a building, but you can feel it in the classrooms and hearts of
students and teachers. We can teach science in the broom closet with great
success if our teaching guides students toward "The Pleasure of Finding
Things Out."
Yesterday afternoon, Feb. 6, 2009,
Barry Walker passed away suddenly of a majar heart attack. He was 66 years old.
The nation has lost one of its finest science and mathematics teachers.]
APPENDIX I
7th Grade: Meredith Humber, our Life Science teacher, responded to a
request in spring 2007 to list the topics she is now covering in the 7th
grade. A relevant excerpt from Meredith's response:
… the experimental design unit we did, which lasted
for about 1 to 1.5 months (students designed their own experiment, collected
data, made graphs, analyzed them, and drew conclusions) … the
experimental design unit went very well and students took a lot away from it.
When we were doing our photosynthesis unit, students, again, had to design
their own photosynthesis experiment, doing research on their topic, how they
would test it, collect data, etc. and then present it to the class
(unfortunately we ran out of time to actually perform some experiments, which
was my original plan). During those presentations, students who were not
presenting were asking questions and telling those presenting how to make their
experiment better—addressing flaws, potential flaws, etc—it almost
brought tears to my eyes (not really, but man, it was good!)).
APPENDIX II
Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2007
Sender: Modeling - Modeling
Workshop Teachers <MODELING@asu.edu>
From: Barry Walker - BCS South
Subject: Modeling Science really
works (robot application)
To: MODELING@ASU.EDU
Don't ask me if I'm using proper
research techniques, numbers or any of
that stuff we think we need to
prove that Modeling Instruction is far
and away the most effective way to
teach kids real science and math in
the world today. The Briarwood
Christian High School B.E.S.T. Robotics
Team (Boosting Engineering,
Science and Technology through Robotics) won
first place in the SOUTH'S
B.E.S.T. ROBOTICS TOURNAMENT at Auburn
University on Saturday, Dec.8.
This was a 48 team tournament from
states East of the Mississippi
River. They won a 24 team ALABAMA
B.E.S.T. Robotics Tournament to
get to the SOUTH'S B.E.S.T.
The only difference I can see in
our kids and kids from other schools
(including engineering and magnet
schools) is that our kids are being
taught science with the Modeling
Instruction Method. They have the
"tools" to solve real
problems. At the tournament they spent two days
without any adult advice and
solved all of the problems on the robot
they designed and built throughout
16 rounds. My job was bus driving,
getting food and enjoying their
success.
Our robot team philosophy/motto is
KISS (Keep It Simple and
Significant). The BCHS robot had
only one moving part other than wheels
and switches. For more info on
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To whom it may concern, If it is calculus that you will learn, Take heed of our advice, We hope it will suffice.
First some things you'll need to know, (If you don't, well, we told you so) Know your algebra very well Or your life will be a living hell.
Absolute values may look silly, 'tis true, But unless you know them you won't have a clue. Geometry will come back to haunt you; Know it or else this class will daunt you.
Know about functions in relation to sets (A good thing to know for blondes and brunettes). A silly rhyme but what else is new? Now here's more you'll need to review.
Do not think as asinine Tangent, cotangent, and cosine. And do not dismiss it as incidental When you study a transcendental.
If you don't remember log and ln Oh what trouble you'll be in. And though derivatives may seem quite grim, If you don't know them you'll be out on a lim.
Be prepared to understand integrals (Calculating area within intervals). Later in the year you'll learn the rest Of what you should know for the AP test.
And now as we are nearing the end There's one last thing we will recommend: When concepts become a little muddy It's good to study with a learning buddy.
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In the final lecture, the practical applications of the covered concepts will be reviewed with an initial glimpse into differential equations. The content will not go beyond advanced high-school level and thus is meant mainly for those who have been successfully avoiding exposure to mathematics so far.
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Tuesday, September 26, 2016
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Building enduring mathematical understanding requires understanding the why and how of mathematics in addition to mastering the necessary procedures and skills. To foster this deeper level of learning, AP Calculus AB is designed to develop mathematical knowledge conceptually, guiding you to connect topics and representations throughout the course and to apply strategies and techniques to accurately solve diverse types of problems.
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By the end of the course you should be able to:
Work with functions represented in a variety of ways: graphical, numerical, analytical, or verbal. You should understand the connections among these representations.
Understand the meaning of the derivative in terms of a rate of change and local linear approximation and use derivatives to solve a variety of problems.
Understand the meaning of the definite integral both as a limit of Riemann sums and as the net accumulation of change and use integrals to solve a variety of problems.
Understand the relationship between the derivative and the definite integral as expressed in both parts of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
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Model a written description of a physical situation with a function, a differential equation, or an integral.
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The Mission of Christ the King SchoolAlgebra 1 - Schedule:
Monday: 10:00 - 10:50
Tuesday: 10:00 - 10:50
Wednesday: 10:00 - 10:50
Thursday: 10:00 - 10:50
Friday: 9:00 - 9:50
Scope & Sequence for Algebra 1
Basic Concepts of Algebra
Linear Equations
Linear Inequalities
Relations and Functions
Linear Functions
Systems of Linear Equations and Linear Inequalities
Operations with Polynomials
Factoring Polynomials
Radical Expressions and Equations
Quadratic Functions and Equations
Ratio, Proportion and Trigonometry
We will be using Sadlier-Oxford's Algebra 1 textbook aligned to the Common Core.
With each topic covered we will be working on problem solving strategies addressing drawing pictures, reasoning logically, finding patterns and exploring whether or not our solution is reasonable.
About Mrs. Limanek:
I love math, particularly Algebra, and I am excited to be teaching Algebra 1 at Christ the King School. I have a BS in mathematics from UVM and hold a secondary education teaching certificate from Westfield State College. I have three children, Noah who graduated from Champlain College and currently works as a graphic designer for Select Design here in Burlington, Madeline is a junior at UVM and Elliot is a junior at Rice. All three of my children are CKS graduates. I live in Williston, VT with my husband Tom, and two of my three children and our dog Otis.
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Algebra 2 expands on the mathematical content of Algebra 1 and Geometry. There is no single unifying theme. Instead, many new concepts and techniques are introduced that will be basic to more advanced courses in mathematics and the sciences and useful in the workplace. In general terms the emphasis is on abstract thinking skills, the function concept and the algebraic solution of problems in various content areas. | 677.169 | 1 |
Well structured book
The best thing I like about this book, is that it has carefully selected subjects and rich set of exercises with detailed solutions. For the first several chapters, there are even more pages devoted to exercises+answers than the text. I think it is better to learn math by doing exercises than memorizing lots of theorems.
A Stroll Through the Old and New
Combinatorics often, but not always, involves finite sets, and the ideas of counting. But the subject of combinatorics has indeed become very large, and it has worked its way into many others parts of mathematics, computer science, science, and engineering. Bona's book, `A Walk Through Combinatorics', is a text designed for an introductory course in combinatorics. It covers the traditional areas of combinatorics like enumeration and graph theory, but also makes a real effort to introduce some more sophisticated ideas in combinatorics like Ramsey Theory and the probabilistic method.
A MUST HAVE for the design theorist
This book is an excellent collection of survey articles that spans the breadth of design theory.This book, in addition to the CRC Handbook of Combinatorial Designs should be on every design theorist's shelf.
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An engaging and useful text on an important topic.
Combinatorial algorithms are widely used in a diverse set of applications areas from engineering, the biological and physical sciences, mathematics and computation, economics, and so on. In addition to their applied nature,combinatorial algorithms often rely on sophisticated results incombinatorics and algebra and on clever data structures.This makes thetask of introducing the multi-faceted world of combinatorial algorithms adifficult one.
Oustanding book: an absolute must-read for any mathematician
In the preface of this book, the author comments that this book has been used successfully in high schools, colleges, graduate schools, and by professors.After reading this book, I can believe it.This book is simply a gem.
not a book for self study
I bought this book a year ago and use it to teach myself the basics.it is difficult to go thru the exercises and tests because no answers are given, and at this stage of ignorance, with no one to rely on for verification, I am left not knowing whether I am doing the right thing or thinking the correct way on the concepts presented.Otherwise, the approach of the book is novel and easy to follow.
Objects and maps are everywhere
Excellent book for non-professional mathematicians, like me (I'm a software engineer), who wants to understand modern mathematics and apply its ideas in analysis of complex problems. Lots of pictures and diagrams (compared to terse wording in other mathematical books) really help to understand and master the subject. I think most of negative reviews come from professional mathematicians, but they don't need this book.
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Ultimate book on polyominoes by the inventor.
Polyominoes is an entire sub-domain of geometrical puzzles and Even better the second time through
One of the most eagerly anticipated second editions in the history of mathematics, the wait was worth it. Literally defining a whole new area of recreational mathematics, the problems and proof techniques introduced inthe first edition have kept an entire generation of mathematical thinkersbusy. Although easily understood, some of the problems have defied solutionfor decades after the publication of the first edition in 1965. It nowappears that all of the problems listed as unsolved in the first editionhave been resolved, the last succumbing in 1993. As befits the enormousinterest in these problems, three people announced solutionssimultaneously, this reviewer being one of them. Read more
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Combinatorics is an area of mathematics that is frequently looked on as one that is reserved for a small minority of mathematicians: die-hard individualists who shun the limelight and take on problems that most would find boring. In addition, it has been viewed as a part of mathematics that has not followed the trend toward axiomatization that has dominated mathematics in the last 150 years. It is however also a field that has taken on enormous importance in recent years do its applicability in network engineering, combinatorial optimization, coding theory, cryptography, integer programming, constraint satisfaction, and computational biology. In the study of toric varieties in algebraic geometry, combinatorics has had a tremendous influence. Indeed combinatorial constructions have helped give a wide variety of concrete examples of algebraic varieties in algebraic geometry, giving beginning students in this area much needed intuition and understanding.It is the the advent of the computer though that has had the greatest influence on combinatorics, and vice versa.The consideration of NP complete problems typically involves enumerative problems in graph theory, one example being the existance of a Hamiltonian cycle in a graph. The use of the computer as a tool for proof in combinatorics, such as the 4-color problem, is now legendary.In addition, several good software packages, such as GAP and Combinatorica, have recently appeared that are explicitly designed to do combinatorics. One fact that is most interesting to me about combinatorics is that it gave the first explicit example of a mathematical statement that is unprovable in Peano arithmetic. Before coming across this, I used to think the unprovable statements of Godel had no direct relevance for mathematics, but were only interesting from the standpoint of its foundations.
excellent book !
In its usual way schaum's series gives out another book which is both helpful yet concise. This book gives the essential grounding for combinatorics and graph theory without being overly gargantuan encyclopedia..ample problems set the tone for a future mathematician. theycould've done better though..hence not the perfect 5 !
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One of the best...
I first used this book as a text for a graduate course in Integer Programming. At first it seemed to be a very poorly organized book, but as I read it and grew familiar with the subject, I realized that this is a hybrid textbook-handbook. Though the title says "Integer and Combinatorial", the authors go a step ahead and present topics in advanced linear programming, computational complexity, polyhedral theory in a fashion appropriate to the learning of this subject. The exercises are challenging and it has a very good list of references (only up to 1988). Our professor had to supplement the text with recent papers to cover the latest advances. My only complaint is that model formulation could have been dealt with in more detail. You might want to use HP Williams' "Model Building in Mathematical Programming" to look up good Math Prog models. great book
Nemhauser is a great professor and this book is text book for IP. But this book requires that you are familiar with Linear programming. So read this book only after you had LP. Bertsimas book is really good for Lp. Or even Bazaara's book is a goo start.
Learning, understanding, optimizing NP problem
Don't let the title fools you.This book goes beyond Integer and Combintarial optimization. While there are many books talk about NP and proof, this book makes you "understand" it! Still, I agree with others that this book is a reference tool for Integer and Combinatorial optimization.I'm so glad this book published in paperback so it will be more affordable for others.... still expensive though :(
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A superb introduction to the glories of Boolean algebra
This book is an undergrad introduction to Boolean algebraic logic and Halmos, who worked hard in the area during the 1950s, is the person to write it. The book includes Halmos's monadic algebra, but remains at the undergrad level because he stops short of his full-blown polyadic algebra (on which, see Halmos's "Algebraic Logic," which AMS keeps in print and is a fine read).
Interesting view on logic
In his "automathography" Halmos described his views on logic which he had in the 1960's.He felt that logic, as usually stated, was very un-profound, unrigorous, combinatorial amusement.He felt additionally that logic could be put on a firm algebraic footing through the theory of Boolean rings.At that time he interpreted many things in logic in terms of Boolean rings.This book is, in some sense, the child of these labors.Halmos created this book in his usual easy to read style, and when he said that few prerequisites were assumed, he meant it.I found the (short) book very interesting, but I also found the introductory pages seemed to drag.Perhaps this is because I already know something about logic, but the rest of the book was interesting and self contained.This book was lighter than most logic books I've seen.These books were mainly written by philosophers in some capacity or other, and they never stopped their thick prose.
A Builder of a Solid Foundation in Mathematics
It can be strongly argued that logic is the most ancient of all the mathematical sub-disciplines. When mathematics as we know it was being created so many years ago, it was necessary for the concepts of rigidanalytical reasoning to be developed. Of the three earliest areas, geometrywas born out of the necessity of accurately measuring land plots and largebuildings and number theory was required for sophisticated countingtechniques.Logic, the third area, had no "practical" godfather, otherthan being the foundation for rigorous reasoning in the other two. In theintervening years, so many additional areas of mathematics have beendeveloped, with logic and logical reasoning continuing to be thefundamental building block of them all. Therefore, every mathematicianshould have some exposure to logic, with the simple history lessonautomatically being included. This short, but excellent book fills thatniche. Read moreDoes this book exist?
I am a graduate student at Western Kentucky University and the bookstore still hasn't managed to obtain any copies of this book, four weeks into the semester. I have tried twice ordering it from Amazon (both times with one day shipping) and it's just sat there in whatever warehouse they store these things in, assuming the book exists at all because at this point it seems it doesn't. Thus I have no idea how to rate the item, but since one is required I give it 5 stars because it would be worth that much to me when I take a test over the material covered next week.
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Witty + Concise + Useful = Excellent
This book is a refreshingly witty and concise look at--of all things--hypergeometric identities.If you have never heard of a binomial coefficient, or shudder at the thought of a double factorial, of fail to see what's so special about special functions, then you are unlikely to derive much pleasure from this volume. On the other hand, if you've encountered gamma functions, Catalan numbers, and Grobner bases, and would delight in discovering deep connections among such vastly different ideas, or if you have wondered how computers can be used to discover or verify monstrous combinatorial identities, then you've stumbled upon a book that is sure to become a favorite.
Prize winning work
The mathematics described in the book "A=B"lead to the awarding of a Steele Prize by the American Mathematical Society to Herbert Wilf and Doron Zeilberger.What the authors have done is to discover a wayof using computer algebra and some mathematical ideas they and others hadearlier to make it possible to find the sum of most of the hypergeometricand basic hypergeometric series which can be summed. This method also leadsto recurrence relations when polynomial series cannot be summed.It doesnot work for all series, but most of the time it does work.This book andthe ideas in itshould be part of the working knowledge of anyone who usesspecial functions of hypergeometric or basic hypergeometric type.
Marko Petkovsek spins a brillant portrayl of data
Marko Petkovsek may be the first of a new generation of writers who bring life to a dry stle of instructional materials.
A monumental tower of Babel
Poor Whitehead and Russell, trying to build a perfect, complete, self-consistent foundation for mathematics instead built one enormous, convoluted monstrosity that led to a spectacular collapse at the hands of G�del.Using cold logic (in a horribly arcane notation) they set upon themselves the task of ridding mathematics from ambiguity and counter-intuitive paradoxes such as the Banach-Tarski Paradox of 1924.Using the Zermalo-Fraenkel Axioms upon which modern mathematics is conventionally based, the Banach Tarski Paradox, resulting principally from the Axiom of Choice, states that if S and T are solid three-dimensional spheres of possibly different radii, (one a golf ball, one a basketball say), then S and T are equivalent by finite "cut and paste" decomposition.Clearly we believe this is nutty, but we are forced to live with this paradox because so many theorems of non-paradoxical mathematics depend on the Axiom of Choice.
ludicrously quixotic work
I have not read this book.I tried, having been fascinated by logic and mathematics since high school, but it has absolutely nothing to offer most people.in fact I find it hard to believe anyone has ever read this book.The 4 and 5 star reviews on this page should be taken as evidence there are some people out there with very different taste from mine, and I bet yours. In fact I have difficulty believing they are serious.
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Ken Williams
Ken Williams
Ken is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Marygrove College, and has been Chair of the Mathematics Department since 1998. He received his B.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and a masters degree from Oakland University.
Ken believes that problem solving should be the focus of mathematics teaching, and that identifying and modeling problem solving techniques is an important objective for students in any mathematics class. He incorporates graphing calculators and computer software into his classes as a tool to help students investigate and solve mathematical problems. He also includes mathematics education material in his courses.
As Coordinator of the MAT (Master in the Art of Teaching) Mathematics program, Ken brainstorms ideas and strategies with other teachers in the program. The MAT program is an online program where elementary- and middle-school mathematics teachers earn a masters degree, while improving their mathematics content knowledge and learning new strategies to teach mathematics.
Ken is also Coordinator of the newly-designed Online Secondary Mathematics Endorsement program, in which certified secondary teachers can add a mathematics endorsement to their teaching certificate by completing fully-online mathematics courses.
Ken regularly teaches the following courses: Calculus II, Calculus III, Probability and Statistics, Differential Equations, College Geometry, Linear Algebra, Concepts in Elementary Mathematics I and II, and Mathematics Senior Seminar, as well as developmental and foundational mathematics courses. | 677.169 | 1 |
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I wrote these guided notes for my algebra one students as an introduction to piecewise functions. They understand a function as an input / output machine and they understand the notation. They do not know about the vertical line test or formal definition yet, and they do not know the words domain and range. But, since we were finishing up compound inequalities, I thought it would be a great place and time to introduce the piecewise function.
This is not a circuit! It's just a set of notes I would want my students to work through with me to develop the idea, generate discussion, and keep for reference.
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This one-year calculus textbook is written for use with the author's calculus software package, MicroCalc release 7.0 (and earlier), a numerical computing and graphing software package developed explicitly for calculus instruction.
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Preface Objectives of This Book - To teach calculus as a laboratory science, with the computer and software as the lab, and to use this lab as an essential tool in learning and using calculus. - To present calculus and elementary differential equations with a minimum of fuss-through practice, not theory. - To stress ideas of calculus, applications, and problem solving, rather than definitions, theorems, and proofs. - Toemphasize numerical aspects: approximations, order of magnitude, concrete answers to problems. - To organize the topics consistent with the needs of students in their concurrent science and engineering courses. The subject matter of calculus courses has developed over many years, much by negotiation with the disciplines calculus serves, particularly engineering. This text covers the standard topics in their conventional order. Mostly because of commercial pressures, calculus texts have grown larger and larger, trying to include everything that anyone conceivably would cover. Calculus texts have also added more and more expensive pizzazz, up to four colors now. This text is lean; it eliminates most of the "fat" of recent calculus texts; it has a simple physical black/white format; it ignores much of current calculus "culture." The computer has forced basic changes in emphasis and how to teach calculus. | 677.169 | 1 |
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Interpolation was the first technique for obtaining an approximation of a function. Extrapolation is used in numerical analysis to improve the accuracy of a process depending of a parameter or to accelerate the convergence of a sequence. This book focuses on the two closely related subjects: interpolation and extrapolation.Read more... | 677.169 | 1 |
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Math courses in College are probably different than what you experienced in high school (or maybe even what you
experienced in Community College).
The following are some expectations and suggestions as to how to meet those expectations. If you follow these
suggestions, you will have a better understanding of how the course works and it will help you obtain the
grade you are capable of earning.
IN THE CLASSROOM.
Expect to have material covered at a much faster pace than in
high school. You are expected to come to class prepared as detailed
below.
OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM.
Lecture time is at a premium, so it must be used efficiently. You
cannot be taught everything in the classroom.
Much of your learning must take
place outside the classroom. At a minimum
you should plan on studying three or
more hours outside the classroom for each hour in class. For a typical 3-hour per week class,
this means you should spend nine hours per week studying outside of class.
During this time you should do the course reading for the next class, read over your notes from the previous class,
attempt all the homework that is assigned, and try to work
additional problems in areas where you feel weak.
THE TEXTBOOK.
You are expected to read the textbook for comprehension. It gives a
detailed account of the material of the course. It also contains many
examples of problems worked out, and these should be used to supplement
those you see in the lecture.
Use pencil and
paper to work through the material and to fill in omitted steps.
Read the appropriate sections of the book before the material is
presented in lecture. That way
the lecture will make more sense.
After the lecture, carefully reread the textbook along with your
lecture notes to solidify your understanding of the material.
EXAMS.
The exams are used to determine how well you understand the basic
principles underlying the methods taught in the course, and whether you are able to apply these
principles to novel as well as routine situations.
Some problems on an exam may seem new, but all will be
solvable using principles from the material on which you are being tested.
EXPLAIN SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS. In college the answer to a math problem includes not
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explain the process and display understanding of it.
It is your responsibility to communicate clearly in writing up
solutions for homework, quizzes, and exams.
Your results must
display your understanding well and be written in a
correct, complete, coherent, and well organized fashion.
The rules of language still apply in mathematics, and apply even when
symbols are used in formulas, equations, etc. Remember:
neatness counts!
In Conclusion: It is your
responsibility to learn the material. Most of this learning
must take place outside the classroom.
The instructor's job is primarily to provide a framework, with some
of the particulars, to guide you in doing your learning of the concepts
and methods that comprise the course. It is not to
"program" you with isolated facts and problem types, or to train you to follow a process you don't understand.
The instructor stands ready to help you learn, but the
responsibility is yours. If you are experiencing difficulty, go to
your instructor's office hours for extra help.
If you don't do your part, then there is
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The interface between Computer Science and Mathematics is at the heart of the data science revolution. Historically there has been a different cultural approach to the way Mathematics and Computer Science are taught at University level. These tutorials are about 'bringing it together'. They are small group sessions targeted at discussing the interface between Computer Science and Mathematics and emphasizing its importance in scientific computing and data analysis.
Your Personal Tutor
You also have a personal tutor, that means if you are having problems
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I would recommend this book as a great textbook for students who are working towards the AQA GCSE Combined Science exam using the new Grade 9-1 syllabus.
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A fascinating and interactive guide to the history and applications of geometry, this book includes clear and concise explanations of many geometric concepts. The different chapters, written in an accessible and readable format, lead the reader from introduction to a mastery of basic abilities through a combination of step-by-step exercises. The book also profiles important people in the history of geometry and includes a useful glossary with geometric terminology and symbols.
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Syllabus
Euclidean Geometry Math 3600, Spring 2017
Course Description:
This course is devoted to classical, planar geometry, including basic properties
of triangles, circles, quadrilaterals and other polygons, compass and
straightedge constructions, and the notion of area.
Students who complete this course will learn to work as a mathematician does.
To meet this challenge, we will run class as an Inquiry Based Learning (IBL)
environment.
Successful students will be proficient in working with axiomatic arguments, and
will improve their abilities to construct, read, write, present,
and critique mathematical proofs. Students will gain insight into the nature and
role of definitions and the process of mathematical work. Students will also
learn something about how to ask and answer their own well-formed mathematical
questions.
Basic Information:
Instructor: Theron J Hitchman
Office: 327 Wright Hall
Office Hours: This semester I am using the service YouCanBookMe.com as
an experiment.
I expect to be generally available M-F 3-4:30pm.
To schedule an appointment, use the service at
If you take a chance and just drop by I might be free, or I might have a meeting.
If these hours won't work for some reason, send me an email.
Materials:
Drawing Tools: You may wish to use a compass and straightedge set. If you do,
I recommend a "modern compass" that may be fixed at a given radius.
Assessment:
Grades in this course are determined by the instructor's evaluation of student progress
towards stated course goals. Evidence will be collected throughout the term in a
variety of assessments, with emphasis on the first two items:
class participation, focusing on finding and presenting arguments, and publishing in the class journal
work as a referee for the class journal
two reflective self-assessments
a week-long, take-home, final examination
More details and discussion follow below.
If you feel uncertain about your progress in the course at any time, please contact me.
Dates to Observe:
Week of January 16-20: First self-assessment conferences
Wednesday, March 1: Midterm formative assessment, in class
Week of March 6 - 10: Second self-assessment conferences
Week of March 13 - 17: No Classes: Spring Break
Friday, April 28: Final class meeting. Final Examination distributed
Thursday, May 4: Final Exam and Curriculum Vita due at 5pm
Accommodations:
If you have a disability and require accommodations, please contact the
instructor early in the semester so that your learning needs may be
appropriately met. You will need to provide documentation of your
disability to the Student Disability Services (SDS) office, located on the
top floor of the Student Health Center, (319) 273-2677.
Academic Learning Center Syllabus Statement
I encourage you to utilize the Academic Learning Center's free assistance with
writing, math, science, college reading, and learning strategies. UNI's Academic
Learning Center, located in 007/008 ITTC, also provides advising services and
is the University's testing center for many standardized tests, including the
PLT, GRE, and Praxis Core. Visit the website at or
call (319) 273-6023 for more information or to set up an appointment.
MORE DETAILS
Inquiry-Based Learning
I conduct each of my classes in some sort of Inquiry Based Learning format.
Essentially, this means that I strive for an active, student-centered
environment. Lectures will be infrequent (if they happen at all), and instead
students will engage in activities that have them participate as working
mathematicians by conducting research at an appropriate level. It is important
to note two fundamental differences between how Inquiry Based classes operate
and traditional lecture classes do:
Students will be responsible for producing mathematical understanding. They
must grapple with the material and construct their own arguments for why
things are as they appear to be.
Students will be the arbiters of correctness in the classroom. The
instructor's role is to guide discussion and set the parameters for student
inquiry. But the students are the ones who say whether a particular argument
is correct or not—students must take ownership of the mathematics being
developed.
If you have not experienced an inquiry based learning environment before,
this can be a bit unsettling. Have no fear! It is my job as the instructor
to put you in a position to have success, and to help guide you back toward
success when you miss the mark. Pretty soon, you will be much more comfortable.
Why are we doing this?
It is my goal to help you increase your power and ability as a mathematician.
Since I want you to help you improve at doing mathematics, I have structured
our class as an environment where you must do mathematics. This gives you
opportunity to practice and grow, and it gives me an opportunity to see what
you are capable of doing and where I can help you the most.
Technology: GeoGebra
GeoGebra is a free*, open-source, interactive and dynamic mathematics
package which has good support for playing with Euclidean geometry concepts.
You can use the software in many ways:
download your own copy from the web site
use a Google Chrome Web App
use the Java-based "web start" version
one of the Android or iOS apps
Often, I use the chrome web app, which will connect with a UNI Google Drive to save
your work. I encourage you to play around with the software. It is very useful.
* There is a bit of funny business here. GeoGebra is not totally free
to everyone for everything. But it will be free for you as long as you do not
try to use it to build another product to sell.
There are some games worth your attention, too.
Dragonbox Elements is not free, but it is not too expensive.
It is marketed as a way to learn the process of making axiomatic arguments
in the context of classical geometry. I played it and had fun, and I can see
the potential.
Euclid the Game is a free online game based on GeoGebra. It has
a large number of construction challenges which are typical objects of study
in classical geometry built in. You can learn something by completing these,
too.
Euclidea is a mobile game (Android or iOS)
built around very challenging construction problems. Some of these are hard!
But I find this very enjoyable for passing time during dull meetings or a few
idle moments. There is a free version that you have to succeed in to unlock further
levels, or you can pay a small amount to unlock all of them.
About Assessment
The structure and aims of Math 3600:01 are so radically different from a
traditional "computation based" mathematics course that I find the general
structure of assigning grades from an accumulation of points on homework,
quizzes, and exams to be completely unworkable. If I could get away with it,
I would not assign grades at all, and focus all of my energy on helping you develop.
However, the registrar demands that I assign grades.
I can usually sort out a reasonable "grade" for each student by the end of the
semester by some sort of mysterious process of watching and listening in class.
There are several difficulties with this, which are probably apparent to you:
It requires that you trust me and my professionalism.
It mixes up formative assessment and summative assessment pretty badly.
It has no formal feedback mechanism.
Students do not necessarily identify the same things as important that I do.
I can not see any way around problem (1). Even the traditional "points
accumulation" process requires this. I choose not to deal with item (2). In
fact, I am deliberately leaving it mixed up so that I can help you all as much
as possible. But items (3) and (4) are about clear communication of expectations
and of perceived progress. That I can do something about. I choose to use a
communication scheme inspired by things called "Standards Based
Assessment," and "Specifications Grading."
So, I will set out some description of those things I deem as
important for the students in this class to improve upon. This makes clear the
kinds of things I really hope you are working on this term. These are somewhat
nebulous, as we are working on the kinds of qualities and habits you need to be
a competent mathematical professional. We will refer to the items in this list
as the standards.
Also, I will describe a scheme for documentation and communication of your
demonstrated proficiency on the standards, and a little bit about how I will try
to use this information to assign a grade at the end of the term.
Of course, this scheme is as likely to have failures as another, but I hope that
it won't distort incentives and cloud communication in the way that traditional
grades do. It is my belief that if you tried to "game the system" to improve
your grade, you would be doing exactly the kinds of things I wanted you to do,
and improving your abilities as a mathematician. That is, after all, my only goal.
At any point in the semester, if you would like more detailed discussion of my
view of your mathematical skills and how you can work to improve them (i.e. your
grade), please come talk with me.
The Standards
Every one of these points is the conclusion to a sentence which begins:
Students will demonstrate that they can…
Mathematical Investigative Process:
Foundational Proficiencies
explore examples
make appropriate choice & use of technology in investigation
look for and use structure in an uncertain environment
persevere by trying multiple approaches
Advanced Proficiencies
extend ideas to find or create new mathematics
devise a relevant new conjecture
modify hypotheses or conclusions to make work more tractable
The Axiomatic Method:
Foundational Proficiencies
use definitions to justify assertions (in both directions)
use literature (Euclid or class work) appropriately to justify assertions
prove or disprove statements by making correct logical arguments (direct, indirect, by cases)
Advanced Proficiencies
make a clear definition to fit a new concept
prove a difficult theorem requiring an intricate argument or a deep, original idea
Planar Geometry Content:
Foundational Proficiencies
write arguments involving the properties of
congruence for polygons
parallel lines
compass and straightedge constructions
circles
Euclid's conception of area
Oral Communication:
Foundational Proficiencies
present ideas clearly with precision about mathematics
handle questions respectfully and directly
ask questions respectfully and directly
Advanced Proficiencies
Make effective use of presentation technology (chalk, computer, other)
engage in meaningful critique
Written Communication:
Foundational Proficiencies:
write in clear English prose
use proper mathematical style
use language with precision and care
effectively construct and use figures
produce professional quality documents
read new mathematics for understanding
Advanced Proficiencies:
write concisely, balancing clarity and brevity
critique written mathematics critically in a peer review setting
Students who wish to pass the course should demonstrate mastery of the
foundational proficiencies. To earn a higher grade, a student must demonstrate
mastery of some portion of the advanced proficiencies.
The Assessment Process
Assessment comes in a variety of forms, but there are only two for us to be
concerned with: formative assessment where I help you evaluate your learning and
pick a path to improve, and summative assessment where I decide at the end of the
course to what extent you have demonstrated mastery of the course goals and use
that information to assign grades.
From your point of view, formative assessment will play into the kind of feedback
you receive from me and your classmates. (From mine, formative assessment is how
I gather such information and use it to guide the development of class. This will
likely be invisible to you.)
Formative Assessment: Feedback on Your Work
I will be keeping track of what goes on during class to the best of my ability.
After each presentation, the class will have a conversation about your work:
this is your primary source of feedback. Sometimes, I may send an email
with some extra comments about your progress. I think of this mostly as a
formative assessment. It is a way for me to gauge your progress and help you
focus on improving your work.
Through the journal process, you will receive referee reports on your submitted
papers. These are the equivalent type of feedback on your written work.
How Summative Assessment Works
I will use the following things to assess your work this term:
Published papers derived from your work and class presentations.
Reports you write while serving the class journal as a referee.
Reflective self-assessments you write at conference times.
At the end of the semester, your published papers will have appeared in the class
journal. But I want a clear way to summarize your work, so you will prepare a
short curriculum vita (CV) to turn in with your final exam.
I will use the your CV and your final exam to set your course grade.
Each individual item you produce contributes to my understanding of your learning.
I will make available detailed and clear specifications for what
constitutes acceptable work. Most of our class time will be spent doing and discussing
mathematics, so the way to meet the specifications will become apparent as we go.
The Curriculum Vita Assignment
Preparing a CV should be a short (15 minute) exercise at the end of the term.
I will make available a latex template and an example as we get close to the end
of the term so that you see what is expected of you. But the main thing is to make
lists of which papers you have published and which papers you have refereed during
the term. So keep track of those as you go!
Published Papers
The normal mode of work for this class leads to publication of your work in the
class journal. Specifications for this work are as follows:
The mathematics presented must be complete, correct, and clearly presented.
The article should follow conventions for mathematical writing as detailed in
the Style Guide for Authors on the Journal's web page.
Referee Work
As part of the journal process, you will serve as a referee for the work of other
students. The specifications for referee reports are listed in the
journal web page.
Reflections & Conferences
To facilitate the communication process, we will schedule regular conferences
to discuss your progress. You will meet with me for a ten or twenty minute appointment
at three points during the term. The first meeting is the longest, and each of you will meet
with me during week 2 or 3. I will meet with each of you again during weeks 8 and 9.
To give these meetings some substance, I require that you write a one page
reflection and either bring it to our meeting or email it to me beforehand. The
point of these reflections is for you to engage in an honest self-assessment. This
is an important part of learning and growing!
Of course, you are welcome to come by and talk about mathematics, or your
progress in the course, at any time I am available.
What is Typical?
I have taught this course a great many times. The clearest thing I can say about
assigning grades is this: I know approximately what the work looks like at each
grade.
What does an A look like?
A student who earns an A has typically published about ten papers, at least one
of which contains something really amazing: something showing a beautiful insight,
real perseverance, or extreme cleverness.
(By the way, extreme cleverness usually lies underneath a huge pile of work.)
This student has also been the referee for several papers by peers.
Such a student usually has shown some intellectual leadership, and has demonstrated
some of the "advanced" levels of proficiency in more than one standard.
This student's final exam paper has solid work on all of the tasks assigned.
What does a B look like?
A student who earns a B has typically published five or more papers, and has
demonstrated competence in all of the "foundational" standards, and at least one
of the "advanced" standards. This student has also refereed a few papers by
peers. This student's final exam paper has solid work on most of the tasks assigned.
What does a C look like?
A student who earns a C typically has published more than one paper, and has demonstrated
proficiency with all of the "foundational" standards, though those performances
may be uneven enough that at the close of the semester I am not certain all those
standards have been mastered. This student may or may not have been a referee.
This student's final exam paper successfully navigates only one or two of the tasks
assigned, and shows a lack of understanding on the others.
What does a D look like?
A student who earns a D has typically published only one paper, usually very late
in the term. I lack confidence in the fact that such a student has a good grasp of
the "foundational" standards. This student's final exam paper perhaps has one task
successfully completed, but the others show a serious lack of depth.
What does an F look like?
A student who earns an F has usually taken an extremely passive approach to the course.
This student may have a publication of dubious quality, or none at all. This student's
attendance is spotty, and participation on days present is almost non-existent. This student's
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This co-requisite course contains topics which directly support the content in MATH 1000 Essential of Algebra-Enhanced; and it contains the five TBR approved mathematical competencies which include: the study of real numbers and operations, operations with algebraic expressions, graph analysis, equations solving, modeling and critical thinking.
The eBook comes with the MyLabsPlus (MLP) software: Developmental Mathematics Custom Edition for Southwest Tennessee Commut 2016 Pearson Education. You have paid for access to this software with your tuition.
Students will log in to the website: stcc.mylabsplus.com to access their course modules. Please see my email in your your PAWS account for information on how to log into your MLP account.
Hardware Requirements
If this course requires the use of a computer, these are general recommendations for accessing any of the services that Southwest offers on the Web (e.g. My.Southwest, etc.).
The coursework in MyLabsPlus was designed with "prerequisite flags" to layer the content in a progressive manner. This means you cannot progress in the course unless prerequisite materials have been completed with mastery scores. These prerequisite materials: Competency lecture, competency homework, competency exam prep, and tests were developed to help you master the developmental math skills that are required to digest the concepts in your co-requiste MATH 1000 Essentials of Algebra (college-level math) curriculum. There is a mastery score of 100% on the lecture videos (this means you must watch all the video lectures before starting on the competency builder assignment), a mastery score of 80% on the homework assignments, and a mastery score of 90% on the competency exam prep and 70% on competency exams.
Students who cannot meet these mastery scores should contact their instructor.
There is no extra credit available for this course.
Note: The activities may contain supplemental materials which are not graded, however utilizing these resources will assist you in a better understanding of the curriculum.
Test Out Option
Each module begins with lecture videos, followed by a "competency homework" assignment. If you would like to try to test out of the module you can choose the "Test Out" exam to see if you score a 70% or higher in this competency. You only get 1 try at this "Test Out" option. If you pass the module by the "Test Out" option, please email your instructor immediately so your instructor can assign your "Test Out" score to your Competency Exam score and assign a 100% to the competency exam prep in that module.
Graded Items
Please see below the description of all graded items and their associated weight of each items.
5 Competency Exam Prep @ 1% each
5%
3 Competency Exams @5% each
Proctored Exam: Competency 3
15%
40%
Proctored Exam: Competency 5
40%
Total
100%
PASS/FAIL Grading Method
Students must receive a 70% or higher on each Comptency exam to receive a "P" in the course, regardless of their overall score.
Class Participation:
Students are expected to participate in the discussion boards. Collaboration with fellow classmates is strongly encouraged. Students should log in to PAWS regularly as all communication from your instructor is sent through the PAWS email.
Late Policy:
Students will be given a assignment due date calendar. Students are encouraged to work ahead of this calendar whenever possible. Students are expected to email their instructor if unforeseen life events occur which prevent their completing assignments on schedule.
Proctored Exams
The exams in Module 3 for Competency 3 and Module 5 for Competency 5 must be proctored and will be closed-book, closed-notes. Students who wish to try the "Test Out" exam in Module 3 and Module 5 will still need to have this test proctored. The deadline to take the last proctored exam is indicated on your course calendar. This date is the last day that the proctored test may be taken at the end of the semester.
Grading Scale
70% or higher on ALL COMPETENCY EXAMS : P (PASS)
0 - 69 OR AT LEAST ONE COMPETENCY EXAM IS BELOW 70%: F (FAIL)
Testing Procedure / Policy
There will be two proctored competency exams, Competency 3 and Competency 5, at the midterm and at the end of the semester and each are worth 40% of the overall final score. There will be five competency exam prep that are not proctored that are each worth 1% of the overall final score. There will be three competency exams that are not proctored that are each worth 5% of the overall final score.
Major Assignments
Course Design:
Competency Lecture
These are video lectures covering the topics in the homework assignment. These videos can be watched and rewatched. Students must make 100% (watch all videos) to move on in the module.
It is recommended that students watch these videos at home so that time in class can be spent working on math problems with individualized instruction by their instructor.
Competency Homework
This assignment contains the TBR competency curriculum. Students must make 80% or higher to move on in the competency curriculum.
Contains built-in tutorials, step-by-step instructions for each problem. Can be worked and reworked as much as needed.
Test Out (OPTIONAL)
This exam is proctored, closed-book, closed notes. Students who make 70% or higher can skip the remaining assignments in the module and move to the next module.
Students get exactly 1 try to test out of the competency.
Students who pass by testing out should inform their instructor. Their instructor must manually enter the "Test Out" score in for the Mastery Exam score in that module.
More Practice A
Students who do not make a 70% or higher on the Test Out, must complete this homework assignment at 100% to move on.
Only missed Test Out problems are included in this assignment, and it contains built-in tutorials, step-by-step instructions for each problem.
Competency Exam Prep
This assignment narrows down the topics and contains practice problems to prepare the students for the Mastery Exam. Students must make a 90% on this assignment before taking the Mastery Exam.
Contains built-in tutorials, step-by-step instructions for each problem. Can be worked and reworked as much as needed.
Competency Mastery Exam
This exam is proctored, closed-book, closed notes. Students who make 70% or higher can move to their next module.
This exam does not contain any built-in tutorials.
More Practice B
Students who do not make a 70% or higher on the Mastery Exam, must complete this homework assignment at 100% to move on.
Only missed Test Out problems are included in this assignment, and it contains built-in tutorials, step-by-step instructions for each problem.
Participation / Attendance Policy
Attendance Policy
Student attendance is documented by PAWS and MyLabsPlus logins.
Individual instructors determine specific make-up policies. Students absent from a class might not be allowed to make up missed tests, writing assignments, or other graded work. Missed work will adversely affect final course grades. Documentation of reason for absence is expected.
Participation Policy
Content discussions and content reading on PAWS are required.
Policy on Student Professional Conduct
In their academic activities, students are expected to maintain high standards of honesty and integrity. Academic dishonesty is prohibited.
Such conduct includes, but is not limited to:
an attempt by one or more students to use unathorized information in the taking of an exam,
to submit as one's own work, themes, reports, drawings, laboratory notes, computer programs, or other products prepared by another person,
or to knowingly assist another student in obtaining or using unauthorized materials.
Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited.
Students guilty of academic misconduct, either directly or indirectly through participation or assistance, are subject to disciplinary action through the regular procedures of Southwest's student conduct policies.
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Mathematics is an important subject that can be applied in countless different fields and encourage as many people to take a course in it in order to be better prepared for the working world.
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Since this was Applied Calculus, I learned formulas that are used in economics and business, which are important for those who are focusing on subjects relating to those.
Hours per week:
6-8 hours
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Make sure you attend class regularly, do the work you are given (i.e.- homework, extra credit), as well as get help sooner rather than later.
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Calculus Curve Sketching
This packet contains 5 worksheets that you can use to help students work on the concept of curve sketching. The worksheets in this packet focus on the sketching of graphs. If your students need practice with the algebraic portion of the curve sketching process, see my Calculus Curve Sketching Competency Tests
The first 2 worksheets will help students draw the graph of the first and second derivative from the original function, or the original and second derivative from the first derivative graph.
Worksheet 3 and 4 will help students draw more complicated graphs of rational functions. They will be guided through the steps of finding holes, vertical asymptotes, horizontal asymptotes, and intercepts. (An additional worksheet is included for use after worksheet 3.)
Worksheet 5 will help students understand the Second Derivative Test.
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Our teaching is excellent, as evidenced by Mathematics at Keele having been consistently ranked in the top ten in the UK in the National Student Survey.
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Complex Variable I and Vector Calculus
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Optional Core ModulesProbability Models
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The overall objective of this course is to equip students with knowledge and skills relating to the concepts and basic problems of linear algebra and calculus, mainly one-variable analysis. Additionally, it provides a scientific approaching to real-life problems in architecture.
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1.Mathematics is a subject that has been studied for several hundred of years, much new mathematicians has been motivated by practical problem. Mathematical models have also been used by industry to improve production, increase profits and generally improve the complicated processes.
2.There are great benefits to be gained from employing applied mathematics in industry.
3.For engineering, engineering means technical problems can be formulated as mathematical problems and there by analysed and solved more efficiently.
4.One advantage that an applied mathematician has is that because mathematics is a universal language one can able to communicate with other scientists from a wide variety of disciplines.
5.Mathematical models can be used to help understand the underlying physics, chemistry and biology of some processes.
6.The applied mathematician working in an engineering or scientific environment must be a 'Jack' of all trade. i.e. one must have good scientific general knowledge and also be skilled at formulating mathematical descriptions of practical problems.
7.Traditionally applied mathematics students are taught mathematical methods and these are practiced on standard problems which are already posed in mathematical form.
Water Filter, Laser drilling, Factory Fire in Mathematical View
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The method of extracting salt from water is to use a process called reverse osmosis. This method involves water passing through a semi-permeable membrane and leaving the salt behind. In this process a major problem that the salt accumulates at the semi-permeable membrane and restricts the passage of water through it.
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Three years (3.0 credits) are required for graduation. Additional credits may fulfill elective requirements, and may be required by many colleges.
Course title: Math 9: Geometry
Credit: 1.0 Pre – requisite: Algebra 1 Grade level: Grade 9 Course description: 9th grade Geometry is the initial High School mathematics course. Students are expected to have acquired adequate academic and personal skills throughout middle school and put them to good use at this moment. The course relies on students' ability to produce work independently from teacher supervision. Mathematical content is introduced which will be important throughout all future High School courses.
Course title: Math 10: Algebra 2
Credit: 1.0 Pre – requisite: Algebra 1 Grade level: Grade 10 Course description: This course provides a strong foundation for the introduction of advanced mathematical thinking, and introduces some concepts which belong to the advanced mathematical thinking category. Students will need to draw on previously learned mathematical concepts and skills to be successful; in addition, strong academic and personal skills will be required to succeed in this course.
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Credit: 1.0 Grade level: Grade 11 Pre – requisite: Algebra 2 Course description: For Math SL, this course caters for students who already possess knowledge of basic mathematical concepts, and who are equipped with the skills needed to apply simple mathematical techniques correctly. It is expected that the majority of these students will need a sound mathematical background as they prepare for future studies in subjects such as chemistry, economics, psychology and business administration. Math HL caters for students with a good background in mathematics who are competent in a range of analytical and technical skills. The majority of these students will be expecting to include mathematics as a major component of their university studies, either as a subject in its own right or within courses such as physics, engineering and technology.
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Credit: 1.0 Grade level: Grade 11-12 Pre – requisite: Course description: The Math Studies SL course is designed for students with varied mathematical backgrounds and abilities. It offers students opportunities to learn important concepts and techniques and to gain an understanding of a wide variety of mathematical topics. It prepares students to be able to solve problems in a variety of settings, to develop more sophisticated mathematical reasoning and to enhance their critical thinking. Students taking this course are well-prepared for a career in social sciences, humanities, languages or arts.
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Abstract: In this lecture we explain geometric algebra, which plays an important role in modern physics (dynamics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics and relativistic physics) and engineering (robotic manipulation, computer vision and computer graphics). At the beginning we look at the historical background of geometric algebra, namely Hamilton's quaternions, Grassmann's exterior algebra, and Clifford algebra. The meaning of the Clifford's geometric algebra is explained in elementary way. We only assume no more than high school level mathematics in this lecture. The historical development will be narrated as well. | 677.169 | 1 |
The ideas related to systems of linear equations introduced in MATH135 are further developed to study ideas related to linearity, including matrices, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors and diagonalisation in Euclidean spaces. Complex numbers, polynomials and rational functions are covered in reasonable detail. The study of differential and integral calculus is taken further by the discussion of additional techniques of integration and the study of first-order and second-order ordinary differential equations, and the notion of a limit is enhanced by the study of sequences and series and their convergence. Finally, we will discuss some aspects relating to the continuity and differentiability of functions of two real variables.
Apply the concepts and techniques studied in this unit to a range of applications, particularly drawn from Physics and Engineering::Ordinary differential equations - first and second order linear equations
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The beginnings of matrices goes back to the second century BC although traces can be seen back to the fourth century BC. However it was not until near the end of the 17th Century that the ideas reappeared and development really got underway.
It is not surprising that the beginnings of matrices and determinants should arise through the study of systems of linear equations. The Babylonians studied problems which lead to simultaneous linear equations and some of these are preserved in clay tablets which survive.
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<ul><li>1. EQUALITY OF MATRICES: Two matrices are said to be equal if they have the same order and all the corresponding elements are equal. </li></ul><ul><li>2. ADDITION OF MATRICES: The sum of two matrices of the same order is the matrix whose element are the sum of the corresponding elements of the given matrices. </li></ul>
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<ul><li>3. SUBTRACTING OF MATRICES: Subtraction of the matrices is also done in the same manner of addition of matrices. When the matrix B is to be subtracted from matrix A, the elements in a matrix B are subtracted from corresponding elements in matrix A. </li></ul><ul><li>4. MULTIPLICATION OF MATRICES: A matrix may be multiplied by any number or any other matrix. Multiplication of a matrix by any one number is called a scalar multiplication. </li></ul>
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PROPERTIES OF MATRIX MULTIPLICATION <ul><li>1. Matrix multiplication is associative: If A, B and C are three matrices, and AB, BC are defined then </li></ul><ul><li>A(BC)=(AB)C </li></ul><ul><li>2. Matrix multiplication is distributive: If A, B and C are three matrices of proper order then </li></ul><ul><li>A(B+C)=AB+AC and (B+C)A=BA+CA </li></ul>
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<ul><li>3. Matrix multiplication is in general, not commutative: If A & B are two matrices such that AB and BA are defined, then AB is not equal to BA in general. </li></ul>
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TRANSPOSE OF A MATRIX <ul><li>The matrix obtained by interchanging the rows and columns of a matrix is called transpose of a matrix. The transpose of a matrix A is denoted by A'. </li></ul> | 677.169 | 1 |
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From the back cover: "The geometric ideas in computer science, mathematics, engineering, and physics have considerable overlap and students in each of these disciplines will eventually encounter geometric computing problems. The topic is traditionally taught in mathematics departments via geometry courses, and in computer science through computer graphics modules. This text isolates the fundamental topics affecting these disciplines and lies at the intersection of classical geometry and modern computing.
"the main theme of the book is the definition of coordinate-free geometric software layers for Euclidean, spherical, projective, and oriented-projective geometries. Results are derived from elementary linear algebra and many classical computer graphics problems (including the graphics pipeline) are recast in this new language. Also included is a novel treatment of classical geometric and solid modeling problems. The definition of geometric software layers promotes reuse, speeds up debugging, and prepares the ground for a thorough discussion of advanced topics.
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Year 7
Students in Year 7 follow a curriculum that aims to stretch and challenge them, building on and consolidating their prior learning. Those students who may have some gaps are supported to ensure that they have all the mathematical tools they need to access the full secondary school curriculum.
They improve their fluency in number skills and develop those of algebra, geometric reasoning and statistics (including probability).
Year 8
In Year 8, students are expected to develop greater confidence in their understanding of mathematics and be able to apply it further in new situations. There is an increased emphasis on more abstract concepts such as algebraic manipulation and the transformation of shapes. Students confirm their understanding of fractions, decimals and percentages; decimals and approximations; ratio and proportion; formulae and equations; sequences and graphs; geometry; statistical enquiry. The focus is on ensuring that every student has the firmest possible foundation for their entry to their GCSE route.
Year 9
Foundation level students study units on number, algebra, graphs, tables and charts, fractions and percentages, equations, inequalities and sequences, angles, averages and range and perimeter area and volume.
Higher level students study units on number, algebra, interpreting and representing data, fractions, ratio and proportion, angles and trigonometry, graphs, area and volume and transformations and constructions.
Higher level students study units on equations and inequalities, probability, multiplicative reasoning, similarity and congruence, more trigonometry, further statistics, equations and graphs, circle theorems and more algebra.
Year 11
Foundation level students study units on fractions, indices and standard form, congruence, similarity and vectors and more algebra.
Higher level students study units on vectors and geometric proof and proportion and graphs.
In Year 11 we aim to finish teaching the content as early as possible to allow plenty of time for revisiting and reinforcing topics studied earlier and for preparing students as fully as possible for the GCSE examinations.
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Calculating Simple and Compound Probability
Welcome to "The Power of Probability," an engaging math program newly expanded for higher standards, which gives students opportunities to practice their skills and knowledge of the mathematics of probability.
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The study of Higher Mathematics develops logical reasoning, analysis, problem-solving skills and the ability to think in abstract ways, as well as offering opportunities for creativity. It is a rich and stimulating subject with the capacity to engage and fascinate learners and has a wide applicability to science, engineering, technology, business, industry and not least to everyday life. Mathematics is an ever expanding body of knowledge, skills, concepts and techniques essential in the efficient handling of information and the solution of problems.
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Read More and analytic integration of elementary functions. Numerous examples are integrated into the text as an aid to understanding the mathematical development. The algorithms developed for each topic are presented in a Pascal-like computer language. An extensive set of exercises is presented at the end of each chapter. Algorithms for Computer Algebra is suitable for use as a textbook for a course on algebraic algorithms at the third-year, fourth-year, or graduate level. Although the mathematical development uses concepts from modern algebra, the book is self-contained in the sense that a one-term undergraduate course introducing students to rings and fields is the only prerequisite assumed. The book also serves well as a supplementary textbook for a traditional modern algebra course, by presenting concrete applications to motivate the understanding of the theory of rings and | 677.169 | 1 |
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A great book with a great teaching approach
I found this book to be truly extraordinary.Unlike the overwhelming majority of math texts, the authors describe the material in a manner reminiscent of an informal college lecture by gifted professors.They cover a lot of ground, but explain what's going on and why.I found it particularly striking that the authors sometimes present mistaken approaches to problems, follow them through to show what has gone wrong, and then show how to avoid the mistakes.This is particularly valuable when using the book for self-study.The exercises are carefully chosen and serve to expand on each section's material.
Discrete Algorithmic Mathematics
This book is utterly and completely useless. It does not progress in a logical manner. The author assumes you know everything he is talking about, and gives examples filled with topics that are not explained until later chapters. He explains things one way, yet his examples always seem to contradict what he says until you spend a good hour looking at them and realize he always uses some unexplained loophole in logic to derive his answers. This is not a useful book and I never would have bought it if it was not required at the college I attend.
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Explore both structural analysis and flow applications of the finite element method in this expansive text. The authors present a solid grounding in the material, suitable for upper-level undergrads and beyond in math and engineering. Read more
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I am currently entered as a freshman in college and we are required to use the book.This book helps you show how to work out the problems in the best way possible.They should continue using this book for years to come.
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Like a telephone book
I was very dissappointed in this math textbook. I purchased it full price from the university, because they didn't have any used copies, and regretted it. It's basically like a telephone book of math information. You look something up, there's a short entry, and then tons and tons of problems. It contains everything, but the writing style is very dense, like they are trying to cram everything in. Its supposedly for applications oriented work, but I actually find more "theoretical" textbooks to have better and more well-described applications. A lot of the applications are just problems to solve that I question the real world relevance of. Bottom line, if you take a class that requires this book, I'd try to get a used copy or share a copy with some classmates, xerox the problem sets required for your homeworks, and get some other calculus textbooks to study from (one that I think is very interesting, if underutilized, is "Calculus In Context". Also take good notes in class and make sure you know the topics that are covered, so you can learn them somewhere else. Finally, unlike the previous reviewer, I do not hope the authors get cancer, but I do hope universities start carrying other textbooks instead of this one.
OUCH!
It assumes that you know a lot about math already so it does _not_ contain step by step.Mostly it just says "Here, this is the problem and this is the answer".How you get from point 'A' to point 'B' is a total mystery.
Poorly Written Piece
It's simply a bad math text. I hope the authors get cancer.
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Each of the first three parts―on number theory, calculus/analysis, and proof―begins with a survey of the respective subject and is followed in more depth by specialized themes. Among the specialized themes are: Fermat as the founder of modern number theory, Fermat's Last Theorem from Fermat to Wiles, the history of the function concept, paradoxes, the principle of continuity, and an historical perspective on recent debates about proof.
The fourth part contains essays describing mathematics courses inspired by history. The essays deal with numbers as a source of ideas in teaching, with famous problems, and with the stories behind various "great" quotations. The last part gives an account of five mathematicians―Dedekind, Euler, Gauss, Hilbert, and Weierstrass―whose lives and work we hope readers will find inspiring.
Key features of the work include:
* A preface describing in some detail the author's ideas on teaching mathematics courses, in particular, the role of history in such courses;
* Explicit comments and suggestions for teachers on how history can affect the teaching of mathematics;
* A description of a course in the history of mathematics taught in an In-Service Master's Program for high school teachers;
* Inclusion of issues in the philosophy of mathematics;
* An extensive list of relevant references at the end of each chapterReview:
From the reviews:
"The book under review was written with two main goals in mind: (1) to arose mathematics teachers' interest in the history of mathematics, and (2) to encourage mathematics teachers with at least some knowledge of the history of mathematics to offer courses with a strong historical component. ... The book can serve teachers of mathematics as well as mathematicians who want to get to know historical background of their subjects. It can be also useful to those teaching or studying the history of mathematics." (Roman Murawski, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1230, 2012)
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Intermediate Algebra Textbook
In order to combat soaring textbook prices, I have written this textbook in a modular fashion to maximize its effectiveness as an open educational resource. It is available under a creative commons license, has been thoroughly peer-reviewed, and is customizable using the "Make It Your Own" MIYO system. This textbook is the second part of a two-part course in Algebra. It builds on the skills learned in Elementary Algebra and blends the traditional and graphical approaches to the subject.
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Suppose (J is a graph with m vertices, and suppose the vertices have been ordered, say, vj, vj,..., vm. Then the adjacency matrix A ~ |aij| of the graph G is the m ×m matrix defined by
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Figure (b) contains the adjacency matrix of the graph G in Figure (a) where the vertices are ordered A, B, C,D, E. Observe that each edge {vi, vj} of G is represented twice, by aij = 1 and aji = 1. Thus, in particular,the adjacency matrix is symmetric.
The adjacency matrix A of a graph G does depend on the ordering of the vertices of G, that is, a different ordering of the vertices yields a different adjacency matrix. However, any two such adjacency matrices are closely related in that one can be obtained from the other by simply interchanging row* and columns. On the other hand, the adjacency matrix does not depend on the order in which the edges (pairs of vertices) are input into the computer.
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Algebraic Geometry studies the classification, the intersection properties and the singularities of sets defined by polynomial equations in several variables. Classically it had its origin in the study of curves and surfaces defined by these equations. In this respect it has many connections with the study of analytical and differential manifolds. Many of its methods are typically those of Algebraic Topology and of certain sub-areas of Analysis. In its local aspect, it can be expressed in the language of Commutative Algebra; in the global aspect, it has made use of cohomological methods, which have influenced other areas of Mathematics.
Number Theory had its initial impulse in the search for integer and rational solutions of equations with integral coefficients (diophantine equations). It has led to the study, among others, of finite algebraic extensions of the field of rational numbers and the arithmetic study of algebraic manifolds.
Efforts made to solve abstractly certain problems that had origin in Algebraic Geometry and in the Theory of Algebraic Numbers gave rise to Commutative Algebra, whose main objectives are the classification of commutative rings and the determination of their structures according to geometric, arithmetic and algebraic properties.
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An overlooked masterpiece of foundational math
A university press should get this back into print pronto! The book is filled with Lewis's tart wit and gentle humor. Had more math been of this nature, I would have majored in math.
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A perfect overview
This book is absolutely a good choice for those who want to try to know the wide-spreaded theory or those who have basic knowledge about it and want to know more. It is also squib-style written and easy to be understood. Evene though I only finished the Phonology part (since I'm focusing on Phonology now), I still know that other parts are as wonderful as the phonology part. Just Take It For Yourself!
optimality theory and features
I would like to recommend this book to the readers who are interested in optimality theory .I'm preparing for my dissertation on the features and optimality theory.I couldn't find good papers which deal with thefeatures on the basis of optimality theory. The chapter "optimalityand features" by pulleyblank accounts for a wide range of phonologicalfeatures by the interaction of constraints. Within OT framework, he givesan idea of phonological representations and resolves the complexity offeatural phenomena by the rankingbetween faithfulness and the conflictingconstraints.Though this book lacks specific examples, the contents arequite satisfacory to get an overview on OT
...The basics and some advanced topics beyond that
A solid foundation in set theory is one of the essential preconditions of being a good, working mathematician. I have taught nearly every course in the undergraduate mathematics curriculum and the basic concepts of set theory crop up on a regular basis. I have also taught nearly every course in the undergraduate computer science curriculum and those same ideas also pop up on a regular basis. Just last week when I was using finite automata to describe language recognizers it was necessary to remind the class about some basic concepts of set theory.
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Great Introduction to Measure Theory
This book is great. As an undergraduate I did an independent study using this book and learned lots of stuff. The exposition is nicely done and allows for a clear presentation of some very complicated ideas. There are also lots of great examples and applications, which can be really helpful when dealing with something as abstract as measure theory. The exercises mix well with the exposition and contain interesting results. You can learn a great deal from this book without needing to go to lectures, but it does help a lot to be able to ask somebody questions as the material gets quite tricky sometimes.
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The New Standard for Measure Theory Books
This is a fantastic book on measure theory.The focus is on measure theory on its own right and not on probability.I was lucky to come across this book while canvassing the measure theory books at our library.I looked at the books by Billingsley, Halmos, Chung, Resnick, Rao, Rudin, Pollard, Dudley, Nielson, Stroock, Williams, Pitt, and many others.Hand-down, Vestrup is the best.
The search for infinity, that sublime and barely comprehensible mystery, has exercised both mathematicians and theologians over many generations. Jewish mystics, in particular, labored with elaborate numerological schema to imagine the pure nothingness of infinity, while scientists such as Galileo, the great astronomer, and Georg Cantor, the inventor of modern set theory (as well as a gifted Shakespearean scholar), brought their training to bear on the unimaginable infinitude of numbers and of space, seeking the key to the universe.
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engaging story of Cantor and his problems
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It blends history, mysticism, mathematics and psychological interest into an engaging story. Though some of the mystical emphasis might be a little hokey, this was an excellent and very readable account of how Cantor came to his 'continuum hypothesis' and his deterioration into madness. Having an MS in abstract mathematics, and being an actuary by profession, I thought the author made the technical issues very conceptual and stimulating, retaining the accuracy they deserve. But, he did not just present technical material - he wove the psychological aspects related to the issue right into the mix. This made it quite fascinating. Not to be left hanging, he brings the story to a conclusion with Gödel's and Cohen's roles in solving the problem that drove Cantor (and presumably Gödel) mad. I highly recommend this title to anyone interested in the history of math, it's foundations, the continuum hypothesis or a story on how an important intellectual problem was brought to light and tackled over a period of centuries.
Mathemagic
"The Mystery of the Aleph: Mathematics, the Kabbalah, and the Search for Infinity" assures us that a linkage between the mystical and the purely logical will at least be explored. Thus, Amir D. Aczel's book is aptly titled I think, attempting as it does to encompass the antipodes of the mind grappling with a great unknown. Indeed, the mathematical quest for infinity may lead us to the very limits of human understanding. Science and rationality can aid us in this search, but at some juncture we are speculating upon the purely ineffable. We are beyond empiricism, peering into the magical realm of mathematics with Pythagoras, Plato, and Einstein.
Trying to hard to ride the Kabbalah trend
It is highly ironic that at the start of this book the author chides those celebrates who like to play Kabbalah just because of its new found trendyness because this is exactly what seems to be going on in this book.
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Excellent book as an advanced introduction.
My opinion is that this is the most readable and user friendly advanced book on Set Theory today. Especially the treatment of (Cohen's) Forcing is valuable, since other expositions on this subject were not suitable for beginning graduate students (Kunnen - very good, but very sophisticated,Jech - also good, but presents Forcing via Boolean Algebra, which is less widely used today, and the book is too long as an advance introduction). Read more
first text to provide software for implementation of theory
This book provides a nice introduction to the mathematical theory of rare events and extreme values.It takes the point process approach to rare events using the empirical point process defined by the crossing of a high or low level to employ an approximate Poisson process.This approach has broad applicability and the authors use it to consider rare and extreme events for stochastic processes including Gaussian processes, Poisson point processes, extreme value models and nonparametric regression.
Great book for everybody (about Russian edition).
Everybody who has some interest to mathematics can understand this remarkable book. I was 17 when I read it first time. Now I have PhD in mathematics and often use examples from the book formy students and my children. Some things seem to be impossible(the curve covering a square, ...) but after reading this bookone can feel it, not only understand.
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not worth it
This book costs around $50 and the "chapters" are only one page long! This book looks like a rough draft to a book that should have never been published. There are very few problems and solutions. If you like to blow your hard earned money, this book is for you.
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Help transitioning into proof-based math?
My proof-writing skills aren't quite as good as I'd like them to be, and I'm wondering if anyone can suggest particularly good books to help me develop better mathematical reasoning. I learned this the hard way by opening Spivak and struggling through the first few chapters. I understand the calculus concepts pretty well, but I'm having trouble following the algebra and understanding how he is able to come up with these proofs. I understand proof writing isn't supposed to be fast or easy, but I don't think I'm ready for Spivak yet. I've started going through Velleman's How to Prove It, and it's a decent book, but I feel that I'm going to need more practice over the summer. Does anyone know of good books at my level?
This is a very common question here, but not one that is easy to answer. Velleman is a good book, but isn't entirely satisfactory. It will teach you the different proof techniques and the foundations behind proofs, but it won't teach you how to actually do proofs. No books can really teach you that.
What you need is somebody to guide you through your first proofs. Somebody to help you identify the basic tricks and concepts. Somebody who will criticize your proofs and break them completely down to the ground. This person can be a professor in a university, or a tutor or whatever. But if you do not have such a person, then learning how to do proofs is very difficult and you won't know how to prove things the right way until somebody criticizes the hell out of your proofs.
Furthermore, every person is different, especially when it comes to proofs. Some people are really comfortable with it and are able to do it almost immediately, other people have immense difficulties. So you need to find the book right for you.
So going through Velleman is a good idea but it won't exactly get you where you want. Try to find a person willing to help you transition into proof-based math. I don't know any other way to learn this.
When I matriculate this fall, I should be able to find good professors. I'll also attend office hours and find a study group for problem sets. I'm trying to decide if I should take the honors multivariable cal/linear algebra sequence or try the introductory analysis sequence intended for math majors. I want to challenge myself, but I don't want to take a class that I won't do well in. The bare minimum for the analysis class is a 750 math SAT and a 5 on the cal BC exam. I'm worried that the class will be way over my head. | 677.169 | 1 |
The development level of mathematical knowledge and skills. Mastering the necessary mathematical tools for describing and solving models of real situations. Acquisition of mathematical knowledge needed for applications in technical courses and other independent acquisition of knowledge by studying literature.
Course contents:
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Differential equations (allowance 8/8)
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Integration methods used to solve differential equations
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Differential equations with separable variables
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First-order linear differential equations
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Second-order linear differential equations
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Infinite series (allowance 6/6)
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Infinite series and their sums
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Geometric series
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Convergence tests
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Power series
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Probability and statistics (allowance 14/14)
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Basic statistical concepts and data processing
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Description and analysis of multidimensional populations
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Basics of probability theory
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Sampling
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Statistical estimation
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Basics of hypothesis testing
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basic computing skills
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Student is able to decide about the covergence of infinite serie selecting the appropriate convergence test
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The study of maths is extraordinarily valuable as maths forms the basis of many systems and processes. Practically, maths helps us put a price on things, predict the future, create graphics, make websites, build skyscrapers and understand how things work.
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A Level in Mathscan count towards entry to college or university for a variety of subjects, and is required for many courses. You should contact the institution you're interested in attending to find out their entry requirements.
Students who complete this course often go on to study a Maths, Physics or Chemistry degreeThere are six assessments for the AQA A Level Mathematics syllabus (6360):
Unit 1: Core Maths 1 - written exam, 1 hour 30 mins.
Unit 2: Core Maths 2 - written exam, 1 hour 30 mins.
Unit 3: Mechanics 1 - written exam, 1 hour 30 mins.
Unit 4: Core Maths 3 - written exam, 1 hour 30 mins.
Unit 5: Core Maths 4 - written exam, 1 hour 30 mins.
Unit 6: Mechanics 2 - written exam, 1 hour 30 mins.
A graphics calculator is permitted in all units except unit 1.
Exams are set nationally by AQA and are held in summer each year. All exams must be completed centre and registration fees aren't included in your course fees, as they'll be paid directly to your exam centre. The cost will vary depending on which centre you choose, with private schools and colleges generally being more expensive than state schools.
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How to Use a Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus
The TI-83 Plus is a graphing calculator produced by Texas Instruments. An advanced calculator, the TI-83 Plus was programmed to work with several math functions, including calculus and trigonometry. The LCD screen is large and has the ability to enter split screen mode, where the graph updates as the user changes table values. In addition, the TI-83 Plus has flash memory that allows users to update the software and place additional applications on the calculator.
Powering On/Off
Press the "On" button located on the bottom left corner of the calculator to turn on the TI-83.
Let the calculator sit for an extended period of time to enable the "Automatic Power Down" feature. This feature was created to save battery life when the calculator is not used for an extended period of time. When you turn the calculator on again, the screen will have the same information on it as it did when you last used it.
Push the "2nd" button and the "ON" button to turn off the calculator manually. When you turn off the calculator manually, the TI-83 will keep the information you last used on the screen, but it will clear any errors.
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Press the "2nd" button.
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Press the number, variable or function of the expression using the keypad.
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Push the "2nd" button and any of the keys with a yellow character over it to insert the yellow character into the expression.
Press the "ALPHA" button and any of the keys with a letter over it to insert the letter into the expression.
Calculate the expression by pressing the "ENTER" button.
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Mathematics (minor)
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The study of functions is foundational to all your work in mathematics. You analyze the behavior of functions from multiple perspectives, including graphical, numeric, and symbolic, employing computational tools such as graphing calculators and mathematical software as appropriate. Central to your coursework is the investigation of problems.
Introductory courses in the mathematics sequence build the foundation for understanding functions as models of relationships in realistic problems.
Intermediate courses introduce you to mathematical theorems and methods of proof.
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Algebra 2: A Year of Homework Bundle
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Do you need some homework to correspond to lessons for ALGEBRA 2 HONORS? The lessons and presentations are aligned to most state standards and are intended to be rigorous and comprehensive in both manual and technological approaches. I refer to this approach as the "RULE OF FOUR" or G.N.A.W. as my students prefer (Graphical, Numerical, Algebraically, and Words). With over 20 years experience teaching Algebra 2 Honors, your students will stay on target, engaged, and challenged.
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Free Mathematics Beginner Course
Free Mathematics Beginner Course – math is fun when the difficulty of learning it has been removed.Students, whether they are studying math at high school, elementary math, needing to brush up on their skills or the math student not knowing how to do math at all, this free mathematics beginner course is the course we highly recommend.
The free mathematics beginner course makes math learning simple in taking the mathematics student through Basic Arithmetic; a topic that deals with the fundamentals of Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Long Division.
Our step-by-step instructional videos on each facet of math learning, helps the student to easily understand the processes involved with the short test at the end of each topic consolidating each of the learning processes involved.
It is from here that the student progresses to learning pre-algebra: the critical foundation blocks that all math students need to be able to solve algebraic problems in their formative years of high school math and beyond.
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Mathematics by HarperCollins Publishers (Paperback, 2002 are many specialist terms and concepts used in mathematics along with specific procedures and equations that you need to know and be able to use. This book explains the concepts and provides the equations in examples from abscissa to whole number. It is designed for use at GCSE or equivalent. | 677.169 | 1 |
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An introduction to the basics of statistics includes discussions of probability, random variables, the law of large numbers,
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