Description: Most students in abstract algebra classes have great difficulty making sense of what the instructor is saying. Moreover, this seems to remain true almost independently of the quality of the lecture. This book is based on the constructivist belief that, before students can make sense of any presentation of abstract mathematics, they need to be engaged in mental activities which will establish an experiential base for any future verbal explanation. No less, they need to have the opportunity to reflect on their activities. This approach is based on extensive theoretical and empirical studies as well as on the substantial experience of the authors in teaching abstract algebra. The main source of activities in this course is computer constructions, specifically, small programs written in the mathlike programming language ISETL; the main tool for reflections is work in teams of 2-4 students, where the activities are discussed and debated. Because of the similarity of ISETL expressions to standard written mathematics, there is very little programming overhead: learning to program is inseparable from learning the mathematics. Each topic is first introduced through computer activities, which are then followed by a text section and exercises. This text section is written in an informed, discussion style, closely relating definitions and proofs to the constructions in the activities. Notions such as quotient groups become much more meaningful to the students than when they are presented in a lecture. Offered by Friends of Schenectady County Library, a non-profit organization celebrating 50 years of supporting our public library system by funding programs for children and adults. Item is as pictured. Please contact us using the method provided by eBay before sending negative feedback. Customer satisfaction is very important to us. Thank you for your interest.
Price: 17 USD
Location: Schenectady, New York
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Subject Area: Algebra
Publication Name: Learning Abstract Algebra with Isetl
Item Length: 9.3in
Publisher: Springer Science + Business Media, LLC
Publication Year: 2014
Type: Textbook
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Educational Level: Adult & Further Education, High School
Author: Uri Leron, Ed Dubinsky
Personalized: No
Level: Intermediate
Features: Illustrated
Item Width: 6.1in
Item Weight: 15.5 Oz
Number of Pages: 257 Pages
