International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology
March 2011 Volume 42, Number 2
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 12
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Teaching Mathematics Online in the European Area of Higher Education: An Instructor's Point of View
Angel A. Juan, Cristina Steegmann, Antonia Huertas, M Jesus Martinez & J Simosa
This article first discusses how information technologies are changing the way knowledge is delivered at universities worldwide. Then, the article reviews some of the most popular learning... More
pp. 141-153
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Multimedia Approach in Teaching Mathematics--Example of Lesson about the Definite Integral Application for Determining an Area
Marina Milovanovic, Durdica Takaci & Aleksandar Milajic
This article presents the importance of using multimedia in the math classes by an example of multimedia lesson about definite integral and the results of the research carried out among the... More
pp. 175-187
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Understanding Evaluation of Learning Support in Mathematics and Statistics
Helen MacGillivray & Tony Croft
With rapid and continuing growth of learning support initiatives in mathematics and statistics found in many parts of the world, and with the likelihood that this trend will continue, there is a... More
pp. 189-212
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Analysis of a Teaching Experiment on Fair Distribution with Secondary School Students
A T. Antequera & M C. Espinel
The aim of this study is twofold. The first is to investigate the ability of secondary school students to understand the different distribution schemes and thus, indirectly, to contribute to the... More
pp. 213-228
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On Arithmetic Functions Means
Cristinel Mortici
The aim of this article is to establish some interesting inequalities involving arithmetic functions. More
pp. 229-235
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Integral Representation of the Pictorial Proof of Sum of [superscript n][subscript k=1]k[superscript 2] = 1/6n(n+1)(2n+1)
Yukio Kobayashi
The pictorial proof of the sum of [superscript n][subscript k=1] k[superscript 2] = 1/6n(n+1)(2n+1) is represented in the form of an integral. The integral representations are also applicable to... More
pp. 235-239
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The Parabolas of Artzt in the Solution of a Geometric Problem of Minimum Length
Nikos Klaoudatos
The article describes the solution of a geometric problem and how this problem was formed. During the investigation process, I discovered that the inscribed parabola in a triangle, known as the... More
pp. 239-245
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A Practical Approach to Inquiry-Based Learning in Linear Algebra
J-M Chang
Linear algebra has become one of the most useful fields of mathematics since last decade, yet students still have trouble seeing the connection between some of the abstract concepts and real-world ... More
pp. 245-259
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Deal or No Deal: Using Games to Improve Student Learning, Retention and Decision-Making
Alan F. Chow, Kelly C. Woodford & Jeanne Maes
Student understanding and retention can be enhanced and improved by providing alternative learning activities and environments. Education theory recognizes the value of incorporating alternative... More
pp. 259-264
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Using Origami Boxes to Explore Concepts of Geometry and Calculus
Arsalan Wares
The purpose of this classroom note is to provide an example of how a simple origami box can be used to explore important concepts of geometry and calculus. This article describes how an origami box... More
pp. 264-272
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Exploring Volumetrically Indexed Cups
Dustin L. Jones
This article was inspired by a set of 12 cylindrical cups, which are volumetrically indexed; that is to say, the volume of cup "n" is equal to "n" times the volume of cup 1. Various sets of... More
pp. 272-275
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Polynomial Asymptotes of the Second Kind
David E. Dobbs
This note uses the analytic notion of asymptotic functions to study when a function is asymptotic to a polynomial function. Along with associated existence and uniqueness results, this kind of... More
pp. 276-282
