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43 Questions

The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and Vegetables

The “rearranging” approach to teaching logarithms

What is a realistic situation that illustrates precisely what a p-value is?

Optimization problems that today's students might actually encounter?

Comparison Tests in Calculus

What is a good reason to change calculus texts?

Why are we so careful in saying that dy/dx is not a fraction?

How can we help students learn how to read their textbook?

Math topics that reward going beyond cookbook methods

Framework for Compound Inequalities

When should an advisor assess a student's knowledge independently of their course grades?

How can we focus students on the various data types in multivariable calculus?

What did math educators think about the transition to widespread classroom use of calculators?

How can I choose a free calculus textbook?

Calling on students by name (who do not volunteer) in math classes

Apply the inverse operation on both sides, or know the inverse function?

Statistics Class Held in a Computer Lab

What are good survey questions for statistics students to ask each other in class?

What happens when the state mandates college math placement policies?

Hypothesis Tests in Students' Lives

Becoming independent of the calculator

In introductory statistics hypothesis testing, why not always use P-values?

How to award points for sense-making at the end of a problem?

The definition of natural log and e

Can we motivate undergraduates by saying they will be able to read famous papers?

How can I demonstrate triangulations of surfaces with real hands-on objects?

Open-Source Math Textbooks

What is a good prototypical example of a construction that is not well-defined?

Requiring basic skills to pass a course without increasing their grading weight

How can we prevent students who are “doing okay” from slipping?