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Discrete Mathematics in the Schools
About this Title
Joseph G. Rosenstein, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, Deborah S. Franzblau, City University of New York (CUNY), Staten Island, NY and Fred S. Roberts, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, Editors
Publication: DIMACS Series in Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science
Publication Year:
1997; Volume 36
ISBNs: 978-0-8218-1137-5 (print); 978-1-4704-3994-1 (online)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1090/dimacs/036
ReadershipTable of Contents
Front/Back Matter
Section 1. The Value of Discrete Mathematics: Views from the Classroom
- The impact of discrete mathematics in my classroom
- Three for the money: An hour in the classroom
- Fibonacci reflections–It’s elementary!
- Using discrete mathematics to give remedial students a second chance
- What we’ve got here is a failure to cooperate
Section 2. The Value of Discrete Mathematics: Views from the Classroom
- Implementing the Standards: Let’s focus on the first four
- Discrete mathematics: A vehicle for problem solving and excitement
- Logic and discrete mathematics in the schools
- Writing discrete(ly)
- Discrete mathematics and public perceptions of mathematics
- Mathematical modeling and discrete mathematics
- The role of applications in teaching discrete mathematics
Section 3. What is Discrete Mathematics: Two Perspectives
- What is discrete mathematics? The many answers
- A comprehensive view of discrete mathematics: Chapter 14 of the New Jersey Mathematics Curriculum Framework
Section 4. Integrating Discrete Mathematics into Exiasting Mathematics Curricula, Grades K-8
- Discrete mathematics in K–2 classrooms
- Rhythm and pattern: Discrete mathematics with an artistic connection for elementary school teachers
- Discrete mathematics activities for middle school
Section 5. Integrating Discrete Mathematics into Exiasting Mathematics Curricula, Grades 9-12
- Putting chaos into calculus courses
- Making a difference with difference equations
- Discrete mathematical modeling in the secondary curriculum: Rationale and examples from The Core-Plus Mathematics Project
- A discrete mathematics experience with general mathematics students
- Algorithms, algebra, and the computer lab
- Discrete mathematics is already in the classroom—But it’s hiding
- Integrating discrete mathematics into the curriculum: An example
Section 6. High Scholl Courses on Discrete Mathematics
- The status of discrete mathematics in the high schools
- Discrete mathematics: A fresh start for secondary students
- A discrete mathematics textbook for high schools
Section 7. Discrete Mathematics and Computer Science
- Computer science, problem solving, and discrete mathematics
- The role of computer science and discrete mathematics in the high school curriculum
Section 8. Resources for Teachers