Food for (Mathematical) Thought

• Autores: Penelope Dunham
• Localización: Primus: problems, resources, and issues in mathematics undergraduate studies, ISSN 1051-1970, Vol. 23, Nº. 7, 2013, págs. 659-670
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.1080/10511970.2012.748113
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• Resumen

  • The value of using manipulatives to teach mathematics is well-documented by education research. Even at the undergraduate level, concrete models can enable students to explore mathematical concepts with hands-on activities. Using food as a manipulative is a time-honored tradition in my courses and adds some extra interest and motivation for students as they learn mathematics. In this paper, I describe some successful applications of �food for thought� with examples from courses such as Precalculus, Calculus, Statistics, Geometry, and Proof-Writing.