I will address the Mathematics Faculty of the University, not-yet-school mathematics.
Nature curriculum mathematics, k-16-a key issue in urgent need of rivambing, but today I want to focus on higher education mathematics.
I want to focus on report of extension education times "draw my attention via Twitter of Nalini Joshi (@ monsoon0).
Nalini JoshiNalini is Professor of mathematics at the University of Sydney, Australia (where "Professor" means "full Professor"), and Chair of applied mathematics, computational biology, Director of the Centre ", and former President of the school of mathematics and statistics (2007-2009), Member of the Australian Academy of science, former President of the Australian Mathematical Society" (December 2008-September 2010).
She is therefore particularly concerned about an article that questions whether mathematics for students at colleges and universities throughout the world suitable for students today.
This is the article "education times":
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12 May 2011
The report finds that focus on the content needs of students. Writes Mistress Matthew
Teaching mathematics in universities "may not be fit for purpose", not least because it tends to focus on content without a clear idea of what can be done with it. "
This is one of the conclusions of the report says universities risk leaving graduates are ill-equipped to apply sports training in "real world".
Analysis which expands to "math" curriculum for mathematics and statistics f network and its applications to mathematics and Institute earlier this year, calling for "a more flexible approach to meet the needs of the employer".
The Summit brought together heads of mathematics University of Birmingham or their representatives from 26 universities offer degrees in mathematics. The resulting report, published last week, challenges and possible solutions.
One discussion group focusing on knowledge and attributes that must get students mathematics allowed out.
There was "broad consensus" on key areas and Supreme qualities such as problem solving, and flexibility and enthusiasm for the subject — and the ability to communicate mathematics.
The latest came under scrutiny in another discussion group.
Participants recognized that some students Mathematics "social capacity" is low, and chose this topic "specifically to get away after submit through long-form writing and oral communication. However, they also believe that universities should address these deficits.
Institutions that offer degrees mathematics has "a duty and the need to meet the students career aspirations", which, says the report, include developing the skills of graduates in display and other forms of communication. The report recommends the need for students to acquire these skills, and that universities help them do so, for example, provide math support centers to encourage students to "collective action".
Even more controversial is the question of students learning to deal with new problems, is vital because in many areas, graduates will be tackling unfamiliar problems, analysis notes.
You can add classification and rote learning by encouraging existing assessment methods with the students in new situations.
It would be more useful to lecturers as a role model in trying to resolve unfamiliar problems, especially the ' dirty ' problems with substantial risk of failure. "
The report calls for "coordinated" and less voice concern about the quality assurance agency's demands, saying "if we were clear enough about what we want to do with our students, confidence that happy for us to do what we love".
The project also warns academics — career ambitions as a mathematician at University students and curriculum design to meet "the aspirations of those who will study the curriculum".
The recommendations include more specific "Development Bank of problems based on industry" and further reflection on the difference between strict proof and ways to address unusual realism scenarios that might yield useful answers.
matthew.reisz@tsleducation.com
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The math section where my strengths when developing two: mathematics and computational mathematics.
Mathematics since then grandson in different area at University, and computational mathematics from strength to strength.
It is fair to say that the current Administration has a strong national and international reputation in computational mathematics, physics and engineering with partners and develop science Biology Chemistry computational science as a discipline.
No wonder therefore that our graduates are inclined, find work in arithmetical application density sports fields.
Three recent examples: graduate work at Harvard University, majoring in data technician in broad Institute in Cambridge, researcher at the Centre for marine aondirsia war in Newport, RI.
Students have written, or return, they appreciate that tell us something about their University.
Things they always remember:
Algibrabrograming statistixlinir:The other thing they mention is an environment where they are encouraged to pursue their own research and Joe, who is expected to talk about their work, and presents at conferences and an environment encouraging the sharing of experience and team work.
This type of environment was made possible through major grant from the National Science Foundation.
This funding is scheduled to expire in the next two years.
Because the academic environment has fundamentally changed how we educate our students, we need to find ways and means to expand this in the future.
My Administration has a real single force pending: computational mathematics especially, but not only in terms of partial differential equations.
We are discussing now how to develop strong scientific data, which will require students skills in mathematics and statistics, computer science, scientific visualization and communication science.
As a small management cannot be all things to all students.
Some great strengths, and seek to develop new partnerships.
My feeling is that we need to focus on those things that we can do good, be upfront with prospective students about what you do, and redesigning our curricula focus on the skills and habits of mind, we want our graduates to acquire.
Just "articles", regardless of how well-intentioned, won't cut it anymore.
Provide students with an environment where it can serve as platoon on research problems of their choice, where the emphasis is on oral and written presentation skills and where to find the global conferences, and is critical to how we proceed in mathematics undergraduates now.
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