Mathematics Study and teaching

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Critical thinking and mathematical problem solving. -- BF441 .C752 1990

Alan Schoenfeld argues that most students do not learn to think mathematically because of the dominance of didactic lecture, standard algo-rithmic practice and one-dimensional testing. When independent critical think-ing is introduced, genuine mathematical thinking emerges.

Making change : mathematics restructuring -- QA11 .M35 1995

Shows how any school or community can get started on math reform and shares strategies for lasting change.

"Good morning Miss Toliver" -- QA13 .G66

Shows how East Harlem teacher, Kay Toliver, gets her students inspired and motivated in the math class.

The numbers game -- QA93 .L54 1998 V.2

Second in a seven-part series intended to describe the role that mathematics plays in everyday life. This episode takes a look at the mathematics involved in sports. Athletes want to throw farther, race faster, jump higher, and play better. Far beyond just keeping score or statistics, mathematics is being used to help athletes achieve their ideals.