Download or read book Teaching Mathematics in Colleges and Universities: Case Studies for Today's Classroom written by Solomon Friedberg and published by American Mathematical Soc.. This book was released on 2001 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents teaching situations for analysis so that mathematicians can develop teaching skills. Examples are chosen to afford analysis from a broad perspective. Each case raises a variety of pedagogical and communication issues that may be explored either individually or in a group facilitated by a faculty member. Issues include weak student knowledge of prerequisites, cheating, grading, helping struggling students, and teaching specific concepts. Friedberg is director of the Boston College Mathematics Case Studies Project. c. Book News Inc.