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Some Inquiry-Based Presentations
Joint  Annual Meetings, Boston, 4–7 January 2012

 

Wednesday January 4, 2012, 8:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
AMS Special Session on the Mathematics of Decisions, Elections, and Games, I
Exeter, 3rd Floor, Marriott

8:00 a.m.
The Separability Problem in Referendum Elections: Some Recent Developments.
Jonathan K. Hodge, Grand Valley State University

Wednesday January 4, 2012, 2:15 p.m.-5:50 p.m.
MAA Session on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Collegiate Mathematics, II
Room 202, Hynes

3:35 p.m.
Using Inquiry Based Learning to Enhance Student Attitudes in Complex Analysis.
Edwin P Herman, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point


4:15 p.m.
Collaborative peer review between two IBL number theory courses.
Dana C. Ernst, Plymouth State University
Angela Hodge, University of Nebraska of Omaha
Andrew Schultz, Wellesley College

Thursday January 5, 2012, 8:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
MAA Session on Arts and Mathematics, Together Again, II
 
Room 311, Hynes

9:00 a.m.
Exploring the Mathematics of Tuning a Musical Instrument using Straws. 
Christine von Renesse, Westfield State University, MA 

Thursday January 5, 2012, 9:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
MAA Session on Preparing College Students for Calculus
Back Bay Ballroom C, 2nd Floor, Sheraton

11:00 a.m.
Preparing your calculus students: An inquiry-based algebra review.
Angie Hodge, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Thursday January 5, 2012, 1:00 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
MAA Session on Research on the Teaching and Learning of Undergraduate Mathematics, II
Room 202, Hynes

1:00 p.m.
Assessing Suitability of Grades and Course-Taking Patterns as Measures of Long-term Student Outcomes following Inquiry-Based Learning Experiences.
Marina Kogan, University of Colorado, Boulder
Sandra Laursen, University of Colorado, Boulder

Thursday January 5, 2012, 1:00 p.m.-3:35 p.m.
MAA Session on the Mathematics of Sudoku and Other Pencil Puzzles, II
Room 312, Hynes

2:20 p.m.
Radon-Kaczmarz Puzzles: CAT Scans Meet Sudoku.
Julian F Fleron, Westfield State University
Volker Ecke, Westfield State University
Christine von Renesse, Westfield State University
Philip K Hotchkiss, Westfield State University

Thursday January 5, 2012, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
MAA Poster Session on Projects Supported by the NSF Division of Undergraduate Education
Veteran's Auditorium, 2nd floor, Hynes

Research, Dissemination, and Faculty Development of Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) Methods in the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics.
Ralf Spatzier, University of Michigan

Discovering the Art of Mathematics.
Julian F. Fleron, Westfield State University
Volker Ecke, Westfield State University
Philip K. Hotchkiss, Westfield State University
Christine von Renesse, Westfield State University

Discovery Learning Projects in Introductory Statistics.
Brad Bailey, North Georgia College & State University
Dianna Spence, North Georgia College & State University
Sherry L Hix, North Georgia College & State University

Assessing Faculty Practice and Faculty Development on Inquiry-Based Learning and Teaching in Undergraduate Mathematics.
Sandra Laursen, University of Colorado Boulder
Marina Kogan, University of Colorado Boulder

Friday January 6, 2012, 8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
MAA General Contributed Paper Session: Teaching Mathematics Beyond the Calculus Sequence
Room 201, Hynes

8:45 a.m.
Scaffolding for Inquiry Instruction in Mathematics.
Mark L. Daniels, UTeach Program Natural Sciences/ University of Texas at Austin

9:00 a.m.
An inquiry-based, writing intensive introduction to proofs course.
Carl Mummert, Marshall University

Saturday January 7, 2012, 8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
MAA Session on the Mathematical Preparation of Teachers: The Impact of the Common Core State Standards Initiative, I
Room 310, Hynes

10:00 a.m.
Inquiry-Based Courses at UAB for Prospective Elementary and Middle School Teachers Modeling the Standards for Mathematical Practice.
Tommy Smith, University of Alabama at Birmingham
John C Mayer, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Donna Ware, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Plus six AMS Sessions on Undergraduate Research meeting consecutively from Wednesday through Saturday.

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