Teaching Discrete Mathematics Entirely from Primary Historical Sources

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Title: Teaching Discrete Mathematics Entirely from Primary Historical Sources
Language: English
Authors: Barnett, Janet Heine, Bezhanishvili, Guram, Lodder, Jerry, Pengelley, David
Source: PRIMUS. 2016 26(7):657-675.
Availability: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 19
Publication Date: 2016
Sponsoring Agency: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Contract Number: DUE0717752
DUE0715392
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Primary Sources, Introductory Courses, Student Projects, History, College Mathematics, Undergraduate Students, Case Studies
Geographic Terms: New Mexico
DOI: 10.1080/10511970.2015.1128502
ISSN: 1051-1970
Abstract: We describe teaching an introductory discrete mathematics course entirely from student projects based on primary historical sources. We present case studies of four projects that cover the content of a one-semester course, and mention various other courses that we have taught with primary source projects.
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Number of References: 31
Entry Date: 2016
Accession Number: EJ1107167
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