Perceived Utility of Typesetting Homework in Post-Calculus Mathematics Courses

Autor/inn/en	Quinlan, James; Tennenhouse, Craig
Titel	Perceived Utility of Typesetting Homework in Post-Calculus Mathematics Courses
Quelle	In: PRIMUS, 26 (2016) 1, S.53-66 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1051-1970
DOI	10.1080/10511970.2015.1051168
Schlagwörter	Undergraduate Study; College Mathematics; Homework; Algebra; Design; Printing; Word Processing; Student Surveys; Online Surveys; Likert Scales; Mathematics Instruction; Computer Software; Communication Strategies + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Grundstudium; Hausaufgabe; Buchdruck; Drucken; Textverarbeitung; Schülerbefragung; Likert-Skala; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Kommunikationsstrategie
Abstract	Too often our students submit incomplete homework that is disorganized, unclear, and nonlinear. Typesetting with LATEX, although time consuming for those new to the software, strengthens communication by forcing organization and proper notation required by the precise, formal language of mathematics. In this manuscript we report on a study of 42 mathematics students who were required to typeset homework assignments using LATEX. Results show that the majority of students are comfortable using LATEX and agree that learning the markup language provides some useful benefits. Moreover, survey responses suggest that use of the software strengthens students' abilities to effectively communicate mathematically, but it is less likely to aid in understanding. We conclude with a discussion of practical tips for incorporating LATEX into undergraduate mathematics courses based on our experience and reflections. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01