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Here, we share what we try in our mathematics classrooms, what we read that inspires or informs us, and what we learn through both success and struggle. Because teaching mathematics isn’t always smooth — and that’s exactly why we should talk about it.

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19 November 2023

Beyond the Blackboard – A Critical Look at Classroom Lectures

Category: Teaching Innovations
Topic: General

Nelly Litvak challenges the conventional use of classroom lectures in university education, arguing that they are ineffective due to issues like low retention, lack of interaction, and short attention spans….

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14 August 2023

The state-of-the-art of mathematics teaching at the Dutch universities

Category: Published Research
Topic: General

Amidst societal upheaval, the realm of mathematics education stands poised for transformation. Evolving communication methods and the influx of data challenge traditional teaching approaches, while a commitment to logical reasoning…

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14 August 2023

On the Calculus Evolution in Dutch Secondary Education

Category: Algebra
Topic: Secondary School Maths

Explore the historical evolution of calculus education in Dutch secondary schools, tracing its introduction in 1958 after decades of debate and the influence of the New Math movement in the…

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7 August 2023

From High-School to University: Mathematical Competencies

Category: Mathematical Transition (from secondary to university education)
Topic: Pre-Calculus

The Bridging course project aims to create an online support tool that facilitates the transition from high school to university mathematics. Through the integration of learning analytics, the course enables…

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7 August 2023

Encyclopedia of Mathematics Education

Category: Reference
Topic: Mathematics Education (general)

The comprehension of terms in mathematics education can be confusing. Fortunately, there exists an online encyclopedia specifically focused on this subject—a valuable resource for gaining clarity. To obtain clear and…

7 August 2023

A new model to teach statistical inference

Category: Teaching Methods in Classrooms
Topic: Statistics

While statistical inference plays a crucial role in decision-making, learning and teaching it have been experienced as challenging. Kula and Koçer’s study reveals the construction and application frameworks within statistical…

7 August 2023

Assessment of Statistical Knowledge without Exams

Category: Assessment
Topic: Statistics

In this study, authored by Litvak and Kula, an innovative no-exam assessment setup is presented, specifically tailored for third-year bachelor Mechanical Engineering students in a Statistics course. The essence of…

7 August 2023

Open Book Assessment in Vector Calculus

Category: Assessment
Topic: Vector Calculus

The global pandemic has led to a shift in higher-level education assessment, moving from traditional closed book formats to technology-mediated open book assessments in vector calculus courses for engineering students….

7 August 2023

Final Answer Assessment in Linear Algebra: Design Principles

Category: Assessment
Topic: Linear Algebra

This study examines the implementation of digital short answer testing in calculus and linear algebra for service mathematics courses. The research compares short answer grading with ‘hypothetical grading’ based on…