Effective Learning and Teaching in Mathematics and Its Applications

by Peter Kahn (Editor), Joseph Kyle (Editor)

Overview

The Effective Learning and Teaching in Higher Education series is packed with up-to-date advice, guidance and expert opinion on teaching in the key subjects in higher education today, and is backed up by the authority of the Institute for Learning and Teaching. This book covers all of the key issues surrounding the effective teaching of maths- a key subject in its own right, and one that forms an important part of many other disciplines. The book includes contributions from a wide range of experts in the field, and has a broad and international perspective.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780749435691
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/01/2002
Series:	Effective Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr Peter Kahn is a mathematician and Teaching Development Officer at the University of Manchester, UK. Dr Joseph Kyle is Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Birmingham, UK.

Table of Contents

Exposing mathematical thought; developing active learners; planning learning; assessment and giving feedback; using IT; developing transferable skills; reflecting on practice; numeracy in higher education; mathematics in the service of other disciplines; mathematical modelling; mathematics for business; statistics; pure mathematics; training mathematics teachers for the future.