Resources for Teaching Linear Algebra (MAA Notes) - Softcover

David Carlson; Charles R. Johnson; David C. Lay; A. Duane Porter; Ann Watkins

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0883851504 ISBN 13: 9780883851500

Publisher: The Mathematical Association of America, 1997

Synopsis

Series: MAA Notes

A valuable resource for anyone teaching linear algebra. This book argues that the teaching of elementary linear algebra can be made more effective by emphasizing applications, exposition, and pedagogy.

= Relevant applications serve as motivation for students and as sources of stimulating and challenging problems.
=Effective exposition that finds the right way to communicate concepts is especially important in the teaching of linear algebra.
=Attention to pedagogy that takes into account how students learn, helps to increase student understanding of the material.

Contains a core syllabus for the first course in linear algebra, and the thoughts of mathematics faculty members who have taught linear algebra using these recommendations.

About this title

About the Author:

Editors

David Carlson
Charles R. Johnson
David C. Lay
A. Duane Porter
Ann Watkins
William Watkins

Review:

'Absolutely fascinating from beginning to end.' New Scientist

About this edition

• Publisher: The Mathematical Association of America
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0883851504
• ISBN 13: 9780883851500
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 306