Teaching Mathematics in Colleges and Universities : Case Studies for Today's Classroom

Presents teaching situations for analysis so that mathematicians can develop teaching skills. Examples are chosen to afford analysis from a broad perspective. Each case raises a variety of pedagogical and communication issues that may be explored either individually or in a group facilitated by a faculty member. Issues include weak student knowledge of prerequisites, cheating, grading, helping struggling students, and teaching specific concepts. Friedberg is director of the Boston College Mathematics Case Studies Project. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)