Innovations in teaching abstract algebra / Allen C. Hibbard and Ellen J. Maycock, editors.

Other author Hibbard, Allen C.
Other author Maycock, Ellen J.
Format Book
Publication InfoWashington, DC : Mathematical Association of America, ©2002.
Description152 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Supplemental ContentAccompanying materials
Subjects

SeriesMAA notes ; #60
MAA notes ; #60. ^A240125
MAA notes ; no. 60. ^A240125
Contents Engaging Students in Abstract Algebra -- Active Learning in Abstract Algebra: An Arsenal of Techniques / Laurie Burton, Sarah-Marie Belcastro, and Moira McDermott -- A Modified Discovery Approach to Teaching and Learning Abstract Algebra / Steve Benson with Brad Findell -- On Driving Students to Abstraction / Paul Fjelstad -- Using Geometry in Teaching Group Theory / Gary Gordon -- An Abstract Algebra Research Project: How many solutions does x2 + 1 = 0 have? / Suzanne Doree -- Using Software to Approach Abstract Algebra -- Laboratory Experiences in Group Theory: A Discovery Approach / Ellen J. Maycock -- Learning Beginning Group Theory with Finite Group Behavior / Edward Keppelmann with Bayard Webb -- Discovering Abstract Algebra with ISETL / Ruth I. Berger -- Teaching Abstract Algebra with ISETL / Karin M. Pringle -- Using ISETL and Cooperative Learning to Teach Abstract Algebra: An Instructor's View / Robert S. Smith -- Using GAP in an Abstract Algebra Course / Julianne G. Rainbolt -- Experiments with Finite Linear Groups Using MATLAB / George Mackiw -- Some Uses of Maple in the Teaching of Modern Algebra / Kevin Charlwood -- Using Mathematica to Explore Abstract Algebra / Allen C. Hibbard -- Learning Algebra Through Applications and Problem Solving -- The PascGalois Triangle: A Tool for Visualizing Abstract Algebra / Michael J. Bardzell and Kathleen M. Shannon -- Developing a Student Project in Abstract Algebra: The Lights Out Problem / John Wilson -- Learning Permutation Group Theory via Puzzles / John O. Kiltinen -- Ringing the Changes: An Aural Permutation Group / Lucy Dechene.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2002101377
ISBN0883851717

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Joyner General Stacks QA162 .I56 2002 ✔ Available Place Hold