ABRAHAMS, (Ian) David (<i>born</i> 1958), Beyer Professor of Applied Mathematics, University of Manchester, since 1998
in Who's Who
P ublished online November 2015 .
Reference Entry. Subjects: History of Mathematics; Mathematics; Applied Mathematics; Social and Cultural History; Education; Organization and Management of Education. 184 words.
Addressing continuing mathematical deficiencies with advanced mathematical diagnostic testing
in Teaching Mathematics and its Applications: An International Journal of the IMA
June 2013; p ublished online April 2013 .
Journal Article. Subjects: Mathematics; Education. 0 words.
Dublin Institute of Technology offers students a number of different routes into engineering, allowing many non-standard entrants the opportunity to study the discipline provided they...
ALDOUS, David John (<i>born</i> 1952), Professor of Statistics, University of California, Berkeley, since 1986
in Who's Who
P ublished online November 2015 .
Reference Entry. Subjects: History of Mathematics; Mathematics; Applied Mathematics; Social and Cultural History; Education; Organization and Management of Education. 96 words.
A-Level Mathematics Examinations as a Fair Assessment of the Needs of Students Post-GCSE Intermediate and Higher Tiers
in Teaching Mathematics and its Applications: An International Journal of the IMA
December 1997; p ublished online December 1997 .
Journal Article. Subjects: Mathematics; Education. 0 words.
Mathematics provision post GCSE for those going on to university needs to prepare students for degrees with a high mathematics content and degrees with less mathematical content. A-level...
Algebra and Symbol Sense in the Formation of Engineers
in Teaching Mathematics and its Applications: An International Journal of the IMA
December 1999; p ublished online December 1999 .
Journal Article. Subjects: Mathematics; Education. 0 words.
This paper presents an analysis of the educational reforms of the 1980s and 90s, which resulted in a decreasing emphasis on teaching and learning algebra in schools. The argument is made...
ALLEN, Deryck Norman de Garrs (1918 - 2010), Professor of Applied Mathematics in the University of Sheffield, 1955–80, then Emeritus; Warden of Ranmoor House, 1968–82
in Who Was Who
P ublished online April 2014 .
Reference Entry. Subjects: Social and Cultural History; Education; Organization and Management of Education; History of Mathematics; Mathematics; Applied Mathematics. 153 words.
Alternating series convergence: a visual proof
in Teaching Mathematics and its Applications: An International Journal of the IMA
June 2006; p ublished online June 2006 .
Journal Article. Subjects: Mathematics; Education. 0 words.
We describe a picture proof of the Alternating Series Test which uses simple comparisons of areas of rectangles to establish convergence.
The Amazing Mr. Stirling
in Teaching Mathematics and its Applications: An International Journal of the IMA
June 1997; p ublished online June 1997 .
Journal Article. Subjects: Mathematics; Education. 0 words.
0.4971 and All That-Is there Life after the Calculator?
in Teaching Mathematics and its Applications: An International Journal of the IMA
December 1997; p ublished online December 1997 .
Journal Article. Subjects: Mathematics; Education. 0 words.
This article is an attempt to assess the status and use of the hand-held calculator in the current school curriculum, and to comment on current proposals to restrict its use in the...
Applicable problems in the history of mathematics: practical examples for the classroom
in Teaching Mathematics and its Applications: An International Journal of the IMA
March 2007; p ublished online March 2007 .
Journal Article. Subjects: Mathematics; Education. 0 words.
This text has been centered on two main ideas: the specifications of a good problem to be introduced in a classroom; and according to Freudethal's view, the importance of teaching the...
