Electronic Proceedings of the Twenty-second Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics

Chicago, Illinois, March 11-14, 2010

Paper S047

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Increase Success and Retention in Your Class with Group Theory

Susan L. Beane


University of Houston-Downtown
One Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
USA


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ABSTRACT

The coordinating of different points of view by cooperative learning groups leads to the construction of higher-level mathematical knowledge. Several concepts are discussed that can be applied to any class, using group theory to help students construct a better, thorough understanding of mathematical relationships. Students report that they found great value in the experience and felt that these learning groups had given them more confidence, encouragement, understanding, and hope.

Keyword(s): cooperative learning, pedagogy