MAA CP F1 – Getting Students To Discuss And Write About Mathematics Wednesday, January 7, 2004, 8:00 – 10:55 am and 2:15 – 6:15 pm Sarah L. Mabrouk, Framingham State College, Organizer

This session invites papers about assignments and projects that require students to communicate mathematics through in-class oral presentations that they make or in-class discussions that they must lead and motivate and through written assignments and/or papers. These assignments can include analysis and applications of mathematics, presentations of and analysis of proofs, presentations about famous mathematicians and the mathematics that they studied, and assignments/projects that utilize creative writing. Each presenter is encouraged to discuss how the use of the assignment/project helped students to improve their understanding of mathematics and their ability to communicate mathematics. Of particular interest is the effect of such projects/assignments/presentations throughout the course on the students’ understanding of mathematics, their communication of mathematics, and their attitude toward mathematics.

· Wednesday, January 7, 2004, 8:00 – 10:55 am

Time	Abstract #	Title, Speaker, Affiliation
8:00 am	993-F1-1256	“A Calculus Course Writing Assignment Based On Tolstoy’s Integration Metaphor in WAR AND PEACE” · Stephen T. Ahearn, Macalester College
8:15 am	993-F1-473	“Developing Fluency in Mathematics” · Mary T. Treanor, Valparaiso University
8:30 am	993-F1-1308	“Teaching A Liberal Arts Math Course Using A Communications-Centered Strategy” · Cameron Sawyer, Southwestern University · Anand L. Pardhanani, Southwestern University
8:45 am	993-F1-967	“Deepening Understanding Of Mathematics Through Communication Of Mathematics” · Bin Lu, California State University Sacramento
9:00 am	993-F1-1559	“Discussion, Writing, and Problem Solving” · Davida Fischman, California State University San Bernardino
9:15 am	993-F1-924	“Writing To Convince: Uncovering Reasoning In The Mathematics Classroom” · Tracie McLemore Salinas, University of Tennessee
9:30 am	993-F1-1645	“Seeing and Remembering Mathematical Connections: Growth and Development Of Mathematical Knowledge” · Mercedes McGowen, William Rainey Harper College
9:45 am	993-F1-243	“Assessment Of Student Understanding Through Written Reports And Oral Presentations In Upper Division Math Courses” · Carl Lienert, Fort Lewis College · Stan Yoshinobu, University of California Los Angeles
10:00 am	993-F1-1307	“Piece-Wise Projects” · Alex Heidenberg, United States Military Academy · Elizabeth Schott, United States Military Academy · John Wasko, United States Military Academy
10:15 am	993-F1-540	“Math Camp: A Language Immersion Class” · Meredith L. Greer, Bates College
10:30 am	993-F1-1020	“Developing Skills, Confidence and Community in Freshman Mathematics Majors” · Jacqueline M. Dewar, Loyola Marymount University · Curtis Bennett, Loyola Marymount University Additional Materials: Slides Handout
10:45 am	993-F1-1021	“Taking On A Developed Writing Class In Mathematics” · Curtis Bennett, Loyola Marymount University · Jacqueline M Dewar, Loyola Marymount University

· Wednesday, January 7, 2003, 2:15 – 6:15 pm

Time	Abstract #	Title, Speaker, Affiliation
2:15 pm	993-F1-939	“Writing A Fractal Story” · Virginia R. Jones, Central Connecticut State University Additional Materials: Assignment and Grading Form Example Stories I Example Stories II Student Reaction
2:30 pm	993-F1-238	“To Play Or Not To Play? A Writing Project That Enhances Students’ Learning Of The Basic Concepts Of Counting” · Deborah Lurie, St. Joseph’s University
2:45 pm	993-F1-958	“A Probability Class Report” · Jose Almer T. Sanqui, Appalachian State University
3:00 pm	993-F1-927	“Papers and Peer Review In Advanced Statistics” · Kelly Cline, Carroll College
3;15 pm	993-F1-940	“Using Group Presentations In Lower Division Math Courses To Illustrate Real Life Uses Of Mathematics” · Edwin Herman, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
3:30 pm	993-F1-382	“Reading, Writing, and Assessing In A Problem Solving Course For K-8 Pre-Service Teachers” Canceled · Maria G. Fung, Western Oregon University · Leon Roland, Western Oregon University
3:45 pm	993-F1-914	“Kramerica Industries, How To Turn A Rectangle Into A Circle” · John Tynan, Marietta College
4:00 pm	993-F1-438	“Using Student-Selected Projects In Second Semester Calculus” · Christopher Goff, University of the Pacific
4:15 pm	993-F1-177	“Short Writing Assignments For Gaining Understanding In Differential Equations” · Michael A. Brilleslyper, United States Air Force Academy
4:30 pm	993-F1-466	“The Mathematics Term Paper Survival Guide (Instructor’s Edition)” · Janet C. Woodland, University Of Arkansas
4:45 pm	993-F1-606	“Algebra Out Loud: Students Read And Write To Learn And Communicate Mathematics” · Pat Mower, Washburn University
5:00 pm	993-F1-512	“Online Small Group Discussions In Geometry” · Matthew J. Haines, Augsburg College
5:15 pm	993-F1-333	“Papers On Abstract Algebra” · Heakyung Lee, Winthrop University
5:30 pm	993-F1-1161	“Is Aunt Frieda FUNCTIONally Literate?” · Janet M. McShane, Northern Arizona University
5:45 pm	993-F1-938	“Writing Proofs” How Do We Teach Students What Is Second Nature To Us?” · James Sandefur, Georgetown University Additional Materials: Sandefur Paper
6:00 pm	993-Z1-1489	“Using Guided Learning and E-Learning Tools To Get Students To Discuss and Write About Mathematics” · Sarah L. Mabrouk, Framingham State College

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