Description
Based on the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction conference held in early 1987, this volume consists of a number of key papers presented by international authorities on the role of mathematics in applied subjects, such as engineering, computer science, and mathematical modelling. The importance of certain mathematical ideas, such as geometry and discrete mathematics is stressed, as well as the more classical methods. The book includes a long article by the editor synthesising some of the main themes and trends debated at the conference.
Chapter
II What is changing, what is to be done, and why?
III What is being done and could be done. With whom? How?
What mathematics should be taught to students in physical sciences, engineering, ... ?
1 DOMAINS OF MATHEMATICS THAT SHOULD/COULD BE TAUGHT
2 SCATTERED TOPICS, OR UNIFIED AND UNIFYING ONES
B Mathematics has changed, and provides new possibilities
C Efficiency, rigour, efficiency of rigour
Example: differentials in physics
Mathematics as a service subject - Why?
Teaching first-year students
Let us describe some of the problems in more detail.
Teaching mathematics to engineering students utilising innovative teaching methods
THE CONTINUOUS SYSTEM SIMULATION LABORATORY
Discrete mathematics: some personal thoughts
(ii) Switching problems in communication.
(vi) Conference telephone calls
(viii) Winning in a football pool
Mathematical education for engineering students
Brief Review of Mathematical Education in Japan
Mathematical Education in the First Half of a University Course
Mathematical Education in the Latter Half of a University Course
Improving Mathematical Education for Engineering Students
Some reflections about the teaching of mathematics in engineering schools
The medium and the long terms :
The teaching of mathematics :
An epilogue by way of conclusion.
Teaching mathematics as a service subject
1. LEARNI NG TO COMMUNI CATE
2. LEARNI NG TO DO MATHEMATICS (AND COMMUNICATE IT)
3. LEARNING TO RELATE TO HATHEHATICS
4. LEARNING TO LEARN HATHEHATICS
Contents of Selected Papers on the Teaching of Mathematics as a Service Subject