The Developmental Mathematics Program at Texas State University – San Marcos is referenced and/or described in several journal articles. Below is a list of some of these articles.

 

 

Vásquez, S. (2002). Reforming the developmental mathematics classroom. In T. Armington

            (Ed.), Best Practices in Developmental Mathematics (pp. 19-22). Findlay, OH: National

            Association for Developmental Education, Mathematics Special Professional Interest

            Network.

 

Vásquez, S. (Winter, 2003). Utilizing an algorithmic instructional technique in the

            developmental mathematics classroom. Mathematics and Computer Education, 37(1),

* abstracted by the All-Russian Institute of Scientific and Technical Information (formerly The Russian Academy of Sciences)

 

Vásquez, S. (Spring, 2004). A report on the effectiveness of the developmental mathematics

            program M.Y. Math Project – Making your mathematics: Knowing when and how to use

            it.  Mathematics and Computer Education, 38(2), 190-195.

 

 

            Several presentations were made about the program as well. Below is a list of some of these presentations.

 

 

“TASP Mathematics: Strategies for Building a Successful Curriculum.” 

College Academic Support Programs. South Padre Island, TX. October 10, 1997.

 

“The Function of a Function in Developmental Mathematics.” 

National Association of Developmental Education. Biloxi, MS. March 15-19, 2000.

College Academic Skills Program. San Antonio, TX.  October 18-20, 2000.

 

“Fostering Problem-Solving Skills in Developmental Mathematics Students.” 

College Reading & Learning Association. Sparks, NV. November 8-11, 2000.

 

“Using Technology in the Developmental Mathematics Classroom.” 

Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching. San Antonio, TX. July 19-21, 2001.

 

“Developmental Mathematics Curriculum: Past, Present, Future.” 

College Reading & Learning Association. Spokane, WA. October 10-13, 2001.

 

“Effective Instructional Techniques for Developmental Mathematics Students.” 

3^rd National Conference on Research in Developmental Education. Charlotte, NC. October 24-27, 2001.

 

“Reforming Developmental Math Cluster: In Pursuit of Quality Math Learning.” 2001 FIPSE Project Directors’ Meeting. 

San Diego, CA. November 15-18, 2001.

 

“Fostering Problem Solving in the Developmental Mathematics Classroom.” 

National Association of Developmental Education. Orlando, FL. March 6-10, 2002.

 

“Reforming Developmental Mathematics Cluster: In Pursuit of Quality Mathematics Learning for Diverse Student Populations.” 

National Association of Developmental Education. Orlando, FL. March 6-10, 2002.

13^th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning. Jacksonville, FL. April 9-13, 2002.

 

“Developmental Mathematics – Non-Traditional Instructional Techniques.” 

American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges. Phoenix, AZ. November 14-17, 2002.

 

“Utilizing the Discovery Method with Developmental Mathematics Students.” 

National Association for Developmental Education. Austin, TX. February 12-15, 2003.

 

“Utilizing the Discovery Method in the Developmental Mathematics Classroom.” 

College Reading & Learning Association. Albuquerque, NM. October 15-18, 2003.

 

“Calculator Usage in Developmental Mathematics” 

Technology in Developmental Education – Texas State University July 26, 2000

 

“Using Technology in the Developmental Mathematics Classroom”

Technology in Developmental Education – Texas State University July 23, 2001

 

“Using Technology with Real-World Applications”

Technology in Developmental Education – Texas State University July 22, 2002

 

“Using Maple in the Developmental Mathematics Classroom”

Technology in Developmental Education –Texas State University July 30, 2003

 

“The Use of Hand-held Technology in College and University Developmental Algebra Classrooms”

MAA/AMS Joint Meeting January 9, 2004

 

 

 

 

Several grants were received related to the program. Below is a list of some of these grants.

 

“The Use of Calculators in Developmental Mathematics” (PI)

(Summer, 1999)                                  Indirect Cost Fellowship

“Calculator Usage in Developmental Mathematics” (PI)
(Spring, 2000 – Summer, 2000)          Research Enhancement Grant

“Developmental Mathematics” (PI)
(Spring, 2000)                                     College Short Course Program

“Developmental Mathematics” (PI)

(Summer, 2000)                                  Summer Stipend for Curriculum Development

 

“Making Your Mathematics: Knowing When and How to Use It

[M.Y. Math Project]” (PI)

(Fall, 2000 – Fall, 2003)                      Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education