References

Using GPS to Teach More than Accurate Positions part of SERC Print Resource Collection
Undergraduate science majors need practice in critical thinking, quantitative analysis, and judging whether their calculated answers are physically reasonable. We have developed exercises using ...

A Math Paradox: The Widening Gap Between High School and College Math part of SERC Print Resource Collection
Dr. Ganem points out the increasing gap between the mathematical skills of incoming first-year college students and the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in college science and math courses ...

Understanding Mathematics part of SERC Web Resource Collection

Peter Alfeld wrote this study guide for undergraduate mathematics students at the University of Utah. Alfeld discusses what it means to understand mathematics rather than just understanding how to ...

A View from the Back of the Envelope part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This website is devoted to different methods of approximation. The site describes using orders of magnitude, scaling, simplifying numbers, exponential notation, and Fermi questions. Included with the ...

A View from the Back of the Envelope: Fermi Questions part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This website describes Fermi questions used to make rough approximations. The site contains links to a collection of Fermi questions as well as miscellaneous Fermi question information.

Solving Equations part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This section of S.O.S. MATHematics illustrates the process of solving equations of various forms. It also demonstrates how to check an answer three different ways: algebraically, graphically, and ...

Reform Calculus Resources part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This site presents a wide range of tools and exercises for calculus teachers and interested students. Included are links to many activities, projects, capsules and resources.

Visual Calculus part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This collection was designed for instructors to give some ideas how technology, in particular, computers, can be used in the teaching of calculus. Detailed instructions on implementing these ideas ...

Principles of Learning Statistics part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This webpage is one chapter in an online article about how students learn statistics. Research in the areas of psychology, statistical education, and mathematics education is reviewed. Research ...

Quantitative Reasoning for College Graduates: A Complement to the Standards part of SERC Web Resource Collection

The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) has sought to improve education in collegiate mathematics. This report outlines standards set forth by the MAA to improve college mathematics education. ...