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The LOGO Project: Designing an Effective Continuing Education Program for Teachers
Tara Stevens; Yen To; Gary Harris; Jerry Dwyer
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 27, No. 2 (April 2008) pp. 195–219
The LOGO Project, funded by the Texas Education Agency, is designed to not only increase participants' knowledge of technology to teach mathematics but to enhance their self-efficacy and self-determination, or the beliefs that individuals have about ...
Topics: Teaching Methods, Professional Development, Teachers, Mathematics, Middle School Education
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Issues in the Undergraduate Mathematics Preparation of School Teachers: A World Wide Web Site
Gary A. Harris
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 1999 (1999) p. 966
Here in we introduce a World Wide Web site titled Issues in the Undergraduate Mathematics Preparation of School Teachers. This site is dedicated specifically to issues involving the college level mathematical preparation...
Topics: Mathematics, Teachers, Educational Technology, Professional Development
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Linking Assessment to Undergraduate Student Capabilities through Portfolio Examination
Anthony J. O'Sullivan; Peter Harris; Chris S. Hughes; Susan M. Toohey; Chinthaka Balasooriya; Gary Velan; Rakesh K. Kumar; H Patrick McNeil
Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education Vol. 37, No. 3 (2012) pp. 379–391
Portfolios are an established method of assessment, although concerns do exist around their validity for capabilities such as reflection and self-direction. This article describes an e-portfolio which closely aligns learning and reflection to...
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The Use of a Computer Algebra System in Capstone Mathematics Courses for Undergraduate Mathematics Majors
Gary A. Harris
International Journal of Computer Algebra in Mathematics Education Vol. 7, No. 1 (2000) pp. 33–62
Discusses the use of a computer algebra system in a capstone mathematics course for undergraduate mathematics majors preparing to teach secondary school mathematics. Provides sample exercises intended to demonstrate how the power of a computer...
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The Professional Development of Graduate Mathematics Teaching Assistants
Gary Harris; Jason Froman; James Surles
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology Vol. 40, No. 1 (January 2009) pp. 157–172
There is significant interest around the world in all issues involving the recruitment and retention of students in mathematics and sciences at all levels. Because of this there is great need for programmes that focus on providing well-prepared and...