Major Project
The major project for the course should be focused on a specific, well-defined topic related to the teaching of mathematics at the college level. Topics could include the teaching of a particular course, teaching of a particular mathematical content area (e.g., limits, derivative), a particular pedagogical technique (e.g., cooperative/active learning, using writing in instruction, inquiry), or an educational issue related to curriculum (e.g., What is an optimal balance between skills and
concepts for a student completing a calculus course?), instruction (e.g. When should students use calculators?), or assessment (e.g., How do you assess problem solving ability?) in undergraduate mathematics. The project will include a paper and a classroom presentation.
Topic: Methods of assessing problem-solving
Written report
The written report must have the following components:
• A brief history of the topic/issue: How did it come about? What is its currents status in undergraduate mathematics education? What is its significance?
• Problems associated with pedagogy or learning the content of the course (from
literature).
• Suggestions for teaching the content based on current research and national standards.
• Ways in which these difficulties may be addressed: Learning theories; instructional tools, techniques—Examine the literature.
• How you would design the course: structure, content, sequence?
• How do you assess that conceptual understanding is achieved?
• If you are examining the teaching/learning of a specific course, what textbook will you use for it: How do you decide which textbook addresses the problem areas relative to learning and teaching or curriculum?
• Include a minimum of two lessons illustrating your application of ideas to classroom practice and examples of activities that are crucial to the development of the content along with a justification of why they are included.

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