Resources for Teaching Discrete Mathematics
Author | : Brian Hopkins |
Publisher | : MAA |
Total Pages | : 342 |
Release | : 2009 |
ISBN-10 | : 0883851849 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780883851845 |
Rating | : 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Hopkins collects the work of 35 instructors who share their innovations and insights about teaching discrete mathematics at the high school and college level. The book's 9 classroom-tested projects, including building a geodesic dome, come with student handouts, solutions, and notes for the instructor. The 11 history modules presented draw on original sources, such as Pascal's "Treatise on the Arithmetical Triangle," allowing students to explore topics in their original contexts. Three articles address extensions of standard discrete mathematics content. Two other articles explore pedagogy specifically related to discrete mathematics courses: adapting a group discovery method to larger classes, and using logic in encouraging students to construct proofs.