Session Abstract
This session will consist of presentations of demonstrably effective and innovative classroom techniques that address the reasoning behind, design, and implementation of resources or activities. This may include whole course techniques (not necessarily original to the presenter) or drop-in activities to bolster student learning and reflection in any course. Materials will be shared after the session at http://mathfest2019.davidfailing.com/
Mathfest 2018 Speaker Slides
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Mathfest 2017 Speaker Slides
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2019 Schedule of Talks
Session A - Thursday, August 1 from 3:50pm - 5:50pm, DECC 230 & 232
Reducing Student Testing Anxiety by Implementing a Three-Stage Group Testing Method (CANCELLED)
3:50-4:05
Suzanne Caulfield, Cardinal Stritch University
Investigation of Inverted and Active Pedagogies in STEM Disciplines, Final Report (Slides)
4:10-4:25
Reza O. Abbasian, Texas Lutheran University; Mike Czuchry, Texas Lutheran University
Changes to student self-efficacy and motivation with Team-Based Learning (Slides)
4:30-4:45
Jeffrey M. Ford, Gustavus Adolphus College
Learning about Learning (Slides)
4:50-5:05
Alex M. McAllister, Centre College
Getting the Most out of Collaborative Learning (Slides)
5:10-5:25
Karen F. Smith, UC Blue Ash College
Using learning assistants to encourage active learning (Slides)
5:30-5:45
Justin Dunmyre, Frostburg State University
Session B - Friday, August 2 from 10:10am - 12:10pm, DECC 237 & 238
No Student Is an Island: A Plethora of Pedagogical Practices for Collaborative Mathematics Classrooms (Slides)
10:10-10:25
David Taylor, Roanoke College
Read the Book! Improving Reading Comprehension in Mathematics (Slides)
10:30-10:45
Tom Mahoney, Emporia State University
Continuing the Conversation: Creating Learning Spaces via Dynamic Discussion Forums (Slides)
10:50-11:05
Melissa Soto, California State University, Fullerton
Structuring a Course Around Reading Mathematics (Slides)
11:10-11:25
Sean Droms, Lebanon Valley College
Teach students to prepare for class AND to think about their learning (Slides)
11:30-11:45
Charlotte Knotts-Zides, Wofford College
The Value of Reflective Writing in Mastery-based Grading Systems (Slides)
11:50-12:05
Adelaide Akers, Emporia State University
Session C - Friday, August 2 from 1:30 - 4:30pm, DECC 237 & 238
Restructuring Lessons as an Antidote to Student Passivity in Introductory Courses (Slides)
1:30-1:45
Erin R. Moss, Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Core Quantitative Rasoning: The Specifications Grading Version (Slides)
1:50-2:05
Lauren Sager, University of New Hampshire
Precalculus Active Learning Labs: Focus on Functions (Slides)
2:10-2:25
Linda Burks, Santa Clara University
Graded Homework in 100-level Mathematics Courses: Should the Students decide? (Slides)
2:30-2:45
Laura R. Tinney, University of North Carolina Asheville; Cathy Whitlock, University of North Carolina Asheville
How Flipping the Classroom led to Better Outcomes for College Algebra and Foundations of Quantitative Reasoning Students (Slides, Handout)
2:50-3:05
Ralph Stikeleather, University of Cincinnati- Blue Ash College
Introducing the Notion of Variable to Young Children in Courses for Elementary Teachers (Slides)
3:10-3:25
Patricia Baggett, New Mexico State University; Andrzej Ehrenfeucht, University of Colorado
Teaching Elementary Statistics from A to Z (Slides)
3:30-3:45
Jason J. Molitierno, Sacred Heart University
Improving Student Ownership in Introductory Statistics Class through a Project-Based Approach (Slides)
3:50-4:05
Vinodh Kumer Chellamuthu, Dixie State University, Saint George, UT
Help! My lesson bombed: Recovering from a classroom failure. (Slides)
4:10-4:25
Anil Venkatesh, Adelphi University
Session D - Saturday, August 3 from 10:30am - 12:10pm, DECC 205
Introduction to Proof Techniques in a Geometry Course (Slides, Additional Materials)
10:30-10:45
Carol Bell, Northern Michigan University
Project-Based Learning in Analysis (Slides)
10:50-11:05
Kevin Gerstle, Hillsdale College
An Alternate Method for Project Presentation in a Math Course. (Slides)
11:10-11:25
Abigail Bishop, Iona College
Quantitative Consulting: An Interidsciplinary PIC Math Course (Slides)
(Other Documents: Report Rubric, Instructor Presentation Rubric, Peer Presentation Rubric)
11:30-11:45
Catie Patterson, Austin College
Building Course Embedded Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) in a mathematics major pathway (Slides)
11:50-12:05
Lipika Deka, CSU Monterey Bay; Jeffrey Wand, CSU Monterey Bay; Peri Shereen, CSU Monterey Bay
Session E - Saturday, August 3 from 3:00 - 5:20pm, DECC 205
A Calculus Study: Class Preparation Worksheets (Slides)
3:00-3:15
Sarah Ann Fleming, Belmont University
Manipulative Calculus: Active Learning with 3D Models (Slides, Project Web Site)
3:20-3:35
Stepan Paul, Harvard University; Janet Chen, Harvard University
The Transformation of a Luddite: Using Technology Outside of the Classroom Setting (Slides)
3:40-3:55
John Prather, Ohio University
Full Speed Ahead: A Day 1 Calculus Activity (Slides)
4:00-4:15
Benjamin Wilson, Stevenson University
The Challenges - and Successes - of Remediation in Calculus (Slides)
4:20-4:35
Paul N. Runnion, Missouri S&T
Collaborative Calculation (CoCalc) in the Classroom (Slides)
4:40-4:55
Michelle L. Isenhour, Naval Postgraduate School
Interacting with partial Derivatives (Slides)
5:00-5:15
Tevian Dray, Oregon State University; David Roundy, Oregon State University; Aaron Wangberg, Winona State University