Book Review: Effective Teaching in Mathematics & its Applications, edited by P Kahn and J Kyle, Kogan Page 2002

The book is aimed at teachers in higher education. Fifteen chapters covering: 1. School - University student transition; 2. Theory into general practice or the other way for teaching; 3. Active learning; 4. Basic ideas and terminology in math assessment; 5. Computer Algebra Systems; 6. Embedding transferable skills into the mathematics curriculum; 7. How to design a module starting from aims and learning outcomes; 8. Total Learning Environment based on interactions of students, tutors and lecturers; 9. Reflecting on teaching; 10. Teaching numeracy to students on non numerate programmes; 11. Teaching mathematics to scientists and engineers; 12. Using mathematical modelling to develop transferable skills; 13. Teaching statistics to non-specialists; 14. Role of proof and logical reasoning in pure mathematics education……