Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleWhy College or University Students Hate Proofs in Mathematics?Mbaïtiga ZacharieProblem Statement: A proof is a notoriously difficult mathematical concept for students. Empirical studies have shown that students emerge from proof-oriented courses such as high-school geometry, introduction to proof, complex and abstract algebra unable to construct anything beyond very trivial proofs. Furthermore, most university students do not know what constitutes a proof and cannot determine whether a purported proof is … …Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, Vol. 5, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2009 · 8,849 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsOrdinal Logistic Regression Analysis in Effective Teaching PracticesHongwei WangThe Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) course in effective teaching practices has been applied to an undergraduate mathematics class at Texas A and M International University (TAMIU) for the past two years (Spring 2022, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023). Practices such as ensuring equitable access to learning, embracing diversity in the classroom, providing useful feedback and teaching powerful … …Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, Vol. 20, Issue 1 · 13 Feb 2024 · 6,056 accessesView PDFCite