Competencies in Problem-Solving Domains part of Quantitative Skills:Teaching Methods:Metacognition
Schoenfeld's Schema Based on the research on learning in mathematics, Alan Schoenfeld presents the following theoretical frame characterizing competencies in problem-solving domains: I. The knowledge base II. ...

Propagation of Error part of Quantitative Skills:Teaching Methods:Understanding Uncertainty
Numerical Method The propagation of errors in individual mathematical operations, such as addition, multiplication, raising numbers to powers, etc. can be determined with specific analytical formulas. However, the ...

Rounding Numbers part of Quantitative Skills:Teaching Methods:Understanding Uncertainty
Scientists have a convention for rounding numbers to the appropriate number of significant figures. In the age of calculators that mindlessly present many digits more than are significant, knowing how to round ...

part of Quantitative Skills:Teaching Methods
This set of modules relate to particular pedagogical techniques or issues that can be used in teaching quantitative skills to students. Some of these modules were developed by workshop participants as a way of ...

Why Do Geologists Use Graphs? part of Quantitative Skills:Teaching Methods:Teaching Quantitative Literacy
Quantitative concepts: Basic graphing skills, exponential growth and decay by Jennifer M. Wenner, Geology Department, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Jump down to: Functions | Use of Graphs | Good Ideas | Examples ...

Graphical Representation part of Quantitative Skills:Teaching Methods:Teaching with Equations
One technique for helping students understand the role of variables and parameters in an equation is to explore graphical representations. Several computer programs are commercially available for this purpose ...

Teaching Quantitative Literacy part of Quantitative Skills:Teaching Methods:Teaching Quantitative Literacy
created by Jennifer Wenner, Geology Department, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh "The world of the twenty-first century is a world awash in numbers." - Lynn Arthur Steen (Mathematics and Democracy: The ...

Graphs part of Quantitative Skills:Teaching Methods:Teaching Quantitative Literacy
Quick links to other graphing pages: Basic graphing skills, Understanding trends, Interpolation/Extrapolation, Functions, Graph Significance, Graphing confusion created by Jennifer M. Wenner, Geology Department, ...

Metacognition part of Quantitative Skills:Teaching Methods
As you read some expository text, you may reach a point at which your understanding becomes fuzzy; you decide to either reread the text or stop and work out some illustrative examples to make sure you've ...

How to Read an Equation part of Quantitative Skills:Teaching Methods:Teaching with Equations
Points to Keep in Mind Some key points to keep in mind when discussing interpretation of equations with students: Making the connection between a mathematical expression and its physical meaning is a challenging ...