Mathematical Culture and Thought

Mathematical Culture and Thought

Restoring Confidence in the Value of Mathematics by Teaching Undergraduates Math They Will

Document Type : Translation

Author
Z. Soltani
Department of Pure Mathematics, University of Kashan, Iran‎
10.30504/mct.2024.1412.1991
Abstract
At Brigham Young University, we have launched a new program called the Applied and Computational Mathematics to deliver on the promise of mathematical value to our students. In this paper, we give you some ideas of both why and how to implement a program that teaches students mathematics that they can use, and prepares them to actually use it. The ACME curriculum is a challenging and rigorous curriculum in mathematics attracts more and happier students, motivates collaboration, develops students’ ability to learn, develops ability and confidence to solve hard problems, and brings better job opportunities for graduates.
Keywords
Applied and Computational Mathematics Emphasis (ACME)
lockstep
cohort
computer labs
data science
curriculum

Subjects

Jarvis, T. J., ‎, Restoring confidence in the value of mathematics by teaching undergraduates math they will use‎, Notices Amer. Math. Soc., 70 (2023)‎, ‎105-113.

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Mathematical Culture and Thought
Volume 43, Issue 2 - Serial Number 75
November 2024
Pages 311-332

  • Receive Date 30 July 2023
  • Revise Date 16 March 2024
  • Accept Date 06 April 2024
  • Publish Date 21 November 2024