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Frances Lichtman

Instructor of Mathematics
Joined Alma College Faculty in 1990
Swanson Academic Center 228
(989) 463-7182

Education

  • M.A. Mathematics, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
  • B.A. Mathematics Education, Michigan State University, East Lansing

Recent Courses Taught

  • Mathematics for the Elementary Teacher.  MTH 202.
  • Elementary Statistics.  MTH 116.
  • Basic Algebra.  MTH 101.

Selected Articles

  • Frances B. Lichtman.  "The Quantitative Literacy Requirement at Alma College."  Current Practices in Quantitative Literacy.  2006. Mathematical Association of America Notes #70. 171-174  Sept. 2006.

Recent Presentations

  • Frances B. Lichtman.  "The Process of Math Placement: Evaluation, Assessment, and Change."  American Mathematical Society and Mathematical Association of America.  Phoenix, Arizona.
  • Frances B. Lichtman.  "Group Projects in Elementary Statistics."  American Mathematical Society and Mathematical Association of America.  Baltimore, Maryland.

Service to the Community

 

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Student Profile

Elizabeth Heitsch

Elizabeth Heitsch
Graduation: 2008
Major: History
From: St. Louis, Michigan
Interests: Reading, Music

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