Problem solving for fostering students’ analytical thinking: from lessons as an undergraduate to secondary school application
Back in September of 2018, when I had just started my BSc Applied Mathematics at the University of Twente, I had the great fortune of following the course Linear Structures I, at the time given by Nelly Litvak. This was for me the very first time encountering such a theoretical subject and, like many other…
Read MoreIntroducing students to mathematical problem solving – why and how?
Why problem solving? Students entering a university-level mathematics program often have a particular image of what mathematics is, shaped by their experiences in secondary school. Typically, this image is biased toward calculational skills—such as solving equations and manipulating formulas. Much of the practice they encountered in high school focused on training these skills. However, at…
Read MoreA new model to teach statistical inference
While statistical inference plays a crucial role in decision-making, learning and teaching it have been experienced as challenging. Kula and Koçer’s study reveals the construction and application frameworks within statistical inference. By emphasizing the direction of construction, this research offers valuable insights to enhance statistical education and practical application within a new model for teaching…
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