Selected Papers
Lynn Arthur Steen
Professional:
St. Olaf Home Page
Mathematics Dept.
LAS Home Page
LAS Resumé
C.V. (Abridged)
C.V. (Complete)
Areas of Interest:
Mathematics
Quantitative Literacy
College Mathematics
School Mathematics
Publications:
Mathematics
Quantitative Literacy
College Mathematics
School Mathematics
Online Publications
Projects:
SAUM (2006)
Math & Bio 2010
Quantitative Literacy
Math & Democracy
Extend (1998)
QL Resources (1999)
Personal:
Family
Dept. of Mathematics
Statistics, & Comp.Sci
St. Olaf College
1520 St. Olaf Ave.
Northfield, MN 55057
507-645-7274
steen@stolaf.edu
Copyright © 2010.
Disclaimer
Alphabetical:
"
1 + 1 = 0: New Math for a New Age
" (editorial). (1984)
"
A Conversation with Don Knuth
." [
Part 1
;
Part 2
.] (1982)
"
A Joyful Passion for Proofs: The Pied Piper of Mathematics
." (2000)
"
A Mind for Math
." Review of
The Math Gene
. [
PDF Version
;
HTML Version
.] ( 2000)
"
A Monstrous Piece of Research
.'' (1980)
"
A New Perspective on Infinity
." (1978)
"
Achieving Mathematical Proficiency for All: Moving Beyond the Math Wars
." [
Published Version
.] (2002)
"
Adrift in a Sea of Numbers
." (2009)
"
Algebra for All in Eighth Grade: What's the Rush
?" (1999)
"
Algebra for All: Dumbing Down or Summing Up
?" (1995)
"
Analysis 2000: Challenges and Opportunities
." (2003)
"
Are Math Teachers' Beliefs `Mathematically Correct
? (1998)
"
Asking the Right Questions
. [
Focus
Version
.] (2005)
"
Assessing Assessment
." [
Alternate HTML Source
.] (1999)
"
Back to the Future in Mathematics Education
." [
Alternate Source
.] (2004)
Beyond Eighth Grade: Functional Mathematics for Life and Work
. [
PDF Version
.] (1999)
Calculation vs. Context
. [
PDF Version
.] (2008)
"
Catastrophe Theory: The First Decade
." (1977)
"
Celebrating Mathematics
." (1988)
"
Challenges & Transitions: Undergraduate Mathematics, 1990-2010
." [
PDF Version
.] (2011)
"
Computational Unsolvability
." (1975)
"
Computer Calculus
." (1981)
"
Computer Chess
." (1975)
"
Confronting Challenges, Overcoming Obstacles: A Conversation about Quantitative Literacy
." [
Journal Source
.] (2009)
"
Conjectures and Counterexamples in Metrization Theory
." (1972)
"
Core Curriculum in Context: History, Goals, Models, Challenges
." (1998)
"
Data, Shapes, Symbols: Achieving Balance in School Mathematics
." [
HTML Version
.] (2003)
"
Developing Mathematical Literacy
." In (2007)
"
Does Everybody Need to Study Algebra
?" [
Alternate Source
.] (1992)
"
Election Mathematics: Do All Those Numbers Mean What They Say
?" (1980)
"
Embracing Numeracy
." [
PDF Version
.] (2001)
"
Equalizing Expectatons, Achieving Equity
." (1997)
"
Ever Since Socrates
." Review of
The Beauty of Doing Mathematics
. (1986)
"
Everything I Needed to Know about Averages ... I Learned in College
." [
PDF Version
.] (2004)
"
Facing Facts: Achieving Balance in High School Mathematics
." (2007)
"
Facing the Future: Mathematics for Everyone
." (1991)
"
Foreword
'' to
Fractals, Graphics, and Mathematics
. (2002)
"
Foreword
" to
Math Panic
.(1991)
"
Foundations of Mathematics: Unsolvable Problems
." (1975)
"
Fractals: A World of Nonintegral Dimensions
." (1977)
"
From Counting Votes to Making Votes Count: The Mathematics of Elections
." (1980)
"
From Mathematics to the Mathematical Sciences
." (2009)
"
High School Mathematics
." (2008)
"
Highlights in the History of Spectral Theory
." (1973)
"
How Mathematicians Can Contribute to K-12 Education
" (editorial). (2004)
"
How Mathematics Counts: Communication, Connection, Contexts
." (2007)
"
How School Mathematics Can Prepare Students for Work, Not Just for College
." (1995)
"
Integrating School Science and Mathematics: Fad or Folly
?" (1994)
"
Interview with David Marain
." [
Original Source, Part I
;
Part II
.] ( 2007)
"
Is Progress an Illusion
?" (2003)
"
J. Arthur Seebach: A Remembrance
." [
PDF Version
.] (1997)
"
John G. Kemeny: Computing Pioneer
." (1983)
"
K-8 Mathematics Expectations
." (2004)
"
Linear Programming: A Solid New Algorithm
." (1979)
"
Living with a New Mathematical Species
." [
Elaborated Version
;
Abridged Version
;
1991 Revised Version
." (1986)
"
Making Authentic Mathematics Work for All Students
." (2000)
"
Math Education: Still at Risk
." (2003)
"
Mathematical News That's Fit to Print
." [
PDF Original
.] (1990)
"
Mathematicians Hail New Theory
." (1974)
"
Mathematics and Biology: New Challenges for Both Disciplines
." (2005)
"
Mathematics and Computing Education: A Common Cause
." (1985)
"
Mathematics and Numeracy: Two Literacies, One Language
." (2001)
"
Mathematics Education in Universities
." (2004)
"
Mathematics Education: A Predictor of Scientific Competitiveness
." [
Letters
.] (1987)
"
Mathematics for a New Century
." (1989)
"
Mathematics for the Technical Work Force
.". (1994)
"
Mathematics for Work and Life
." (1995)
"
Mathematics for Work
." (1994)
"
Mathematics Students' Bill of Rights
." (1994)
"
Mathematics, Numeracy, and Statistics
." (2000)
"
Mathematics: Our Invisible Culture
." (1986)
"
Moving Beyond Standards and Tests
." (2007)
"
New Models of the Real-Number Line
." (1971)
"
Numeracy: The New Literacy for a Data-Drenched Society
," [
PDF Version
;
HTML Version
.] (1999)
"
Numeracy
." [
PDF Version
.] (1990)
"
On Being a Mathematical Citizen: The Natural NExT Step
." [
HTML Version
;
Excerpts
;
PDF Version
.] (2007)
On the Shoulders of Giants
. [
Other Formats
.] (1990)
"
Order from Chaos
." (1975)
"
Out from Underachievement
." [
PDF Version
.] (1988)
"
Pattern
." (1990)
"
Preparing Teachers of Mathematics: Asking the Right Questions
." (1994)
"
Project Kaleidoscope "Village Elder" Interview
." (2008)
"
Quantitative Literacy: A World Awash in Numbers
." [
PDF Version
.] (2001)
"
Quantitative Literacy: Why Numeracy Matters for Schools and Colleges
." [
PDF Version
.] (2002)
Quantitative Literacy: Why Numeracy Matters for Schools and Colleges
. (2003)
"
Reaching for Science Literacy
." [
PDF Original
.] (1991)
"
Reading, Writing, and Numeracy
," [
Alternate Version
.] (2000)
"
Reflections on Mathematical Patterns, Relationships, and Functions
. (1998)
"
Reflections on Mathematics and Democracy
." [
PDF Version
.] (2012)
"
Reflections on the Tenth Anniversary of [
Journal Source
.] (2011)
"
Reflectons on Wingspread Workshop
."
[
Alternate Version
.] (2008)
"
Refractions, Reflections, Recombinations: Democratising Maths for Mass Education
." (2003)
"
Renewing Undergraduate Mathematics
." (1989)
"
Review
of
Damned Lies and Statistics
. [
PDF Version
.] (2003)
"
Review
of
Mind over Math
. (1979)
"
Review
of
A Mathematical Mystery Tour
. [
Alternate Source
.] (2000)
"
Revolution by Stealth: Redefining University Mathematics
." (2001)
"
Science and Mathematics Education: Similarities and Differences
." (1995)
"
Smokestack Classrooms
." [
Print Version
.] (1987)
"
Solution of the Four Color Problem
." (1976)
"
Solving the Great Bubble Mystery
.'' [
Letter
.] (1975)
"
Standards for School Science and Mathematics: Background,Purpose, Goals, Principles
." (1995)
"
Stress Points in School Mathematics
." (1986)
Supporting Assessment in Undergraduate Mathematics
. (2006)
"
Teaching Mathematics for Tomorrow's World
." (1989)
"
The 'Gift' of Mathematics in the Era of Biology
." (2005)
"
The Arithmetic of Apportionment
." (1982)
"
The Case for Quantitative Literacy
."
[
PDF Version
.] (2001)
"
The Four A's: Accountability, Accreditation, Assessment, and Articulation
." [
Alternate Version
.] (2003)
"
The Metamathematical World of Model Theory
." (1975)
"
The National Numeracy Network: A Brief History
." [
Journal Source
.] (2008)
"
The New Literacy
." In (1997)
"
The Science of Patterns
." (1988)
"
Theories that Gyre and Gimble in the Wabe
." [
PDF Version
.] (1999)
"
Twenty Questions about Mathematical Reasoning
." (1999)
"
Twenty Questions About Precalculus
." (2006)
"
Twenty Questions about Research on Undergraduate Mathematics Education
." (1994)
"
Twenty Questions for Calculus Reformers
." (1986)
"
Twenty Questions for Computer Reformers
." In (1991)
"
Twenty Questions that Deans Should Ask their Mathematics Departments
." (1992)
"
Twenty Questions that People Ask about the New "New Math
." (1998)
"
Twisting and Turning in Space
." (1982)
"
Unsolved Problems in Geometry
." (1979)
"
Unsolved Problems in Geometry
." (1980)
"
Vocational Education: A New Track to College
." (1998)
"
What is a Sheaf?
." (1970)
"
What's in a Game
?' (1978)
"
Who Owns School Mathematics?" (1996)
"
Who Still Does Math with Paper and Pencil
? " (1987)
"
Why Johnny Can't Compute
." [
Text Version
.] (1989)
"
Why Math? Applications in Science, Engineering, and Technological Programs
." (2001)
"
Will Everybody Ever Count
?" (1992)
Chronological:
"
Reflections on Mathematics and Democracy
." [
PDF Version
.] (2012)
"
Challenges & Transitions: Undergraduate Mathematics, 1990-2010
." [
PDF Version
.] (2011)
"
Reflections on the Tenth Anniversary of [
Journal Source
.] (2011)
"
Confronting Challenges, Overcoming Obstacles: A Conversation about Quantitative Literacy
." [
Journal Source
.] ( 2009)
"
Adrift in a Sea of Numbers
." (2009)
"
From Mathematics to the Mathematical Sciences
." (2009)
"
High School Mathematics
." (2008)
"
Project Kaleidoscope "Village Elder" Interview
." (2008)
Calculation vs. Context
. [
PDF Version
.] (2008)
"
Reflectons on Wingspread Workshop
."
[
Alternate Version
.] (2008)
"
The National Numeracy Network: A Brief History
." [
Journal Source
.] (2008)
"
Moving Beyond Standards and Tests
." (2007)
"
Developing Mathematical Literacy
." In (2007)
"
Facing Facts: Achieving Balance in High School Mathematics
." (2007)
"
How Mathematics Counts: Communication, Connection, Contexts
." (2007)
"
Interview with David Marain
." [
Original Source, Part I
;
Part II
.] ( 2007)
"
On Being a Mathematical Citizen: The Natural NExT Step
." [
HTML Version
;
Excerpts
;
PDF Version
.] (2007)
Supporting Assessment in Undergraduate Mathematics
. (2006)
"
Twenty Questions About Precalculus
." (2006)
"
Asking the Right Questions
. [
Focus
Version
.] ( 2005)
"
Mathematics and Biology: New Challenges for Both Disciplines
." (2005)
"
The 'Gift' of Mathematics in the Era of Biology
." (2005)
"
Back to the Future in Mathematics Education
." [
Alternate Source
.] ( 2004)
"
Everything I Needed to Know about Averages ... I Learned in College
." [
PDF Version
.] (2004)
"
How Mathematicians Can Contribute to K-12 Education
" (editorial). (2004)
"
K-8 Mathematics Expectations
." (2004)
"
Mathematics Education in Universities
." (2004)
"
Analysis 2000: Challenges and Opportunities
." (2003)
"
Data, Shapes, Symbols: Achieving Balance in School Mathematics
." [
HTML Version
.] (2003)
"
Is Progress an Illusion
?" (2003)
"
Math Education: Still at Risk
." (2003)
Quantitative Literacy: Why Numeracy Matters for Schools and Colleges
. (2003)
"
Refractions, Reflections, Recombinations: Democratising Maths for Mass Education
." (2003)
"
Review
of
Damned Lies and Statistics
. [
PDF Version
.] (2003)
"
The Four A's: Accountability, Accreditation, Assessment, and Articulation
." [
Alternate Version
.] (2003)
"
Achieving Mathematical Proficiency for All: Moving Beyond the Math Wars
." [
Published Version
.] (2002)
"
Foreword
'' to
Fractals, Graphics, and Mathematics
. (2002)
"
Quantitative Literacy: Why Numeracy Matters for Schools and Colleges
." [
PDF Version
.] (2002)
"
Embracing Numeracy
." [
PDF Version
.] (2001)
"
Mathematics and Numeracy: Two Literacies, One Language
." (2001)
"
Quantitative Literacy: A World Awash in Numbers
." [
PDF Version
.] (2001)
"
Revolution by Stealth: Redefining University Mathematics
." (2001)
"
The Case for Quantitative Literacy
."
[
PDF Version
.] (2001)
"
Why Math? Applications in Science, Engineering, and Technological Programs
." (2001)
"
A Joyful Passion for Proofs: The Pied Piper of Mathematics
." (2000)
"
A Mind for Math
." Review of
The Math Gene
. [
PDF Version
;
HTML Version
.] ( 2000)
"
Making Authentic Mathematics Work for All Students
." (2000)
"
Mathematics, Numeracy, and Statistics
." (2000)
"
Reading, Writing, and Numeracy
," [
Alternate Version
.] (2000)
"
Review
of
A Mathematical Mystery Tour
. [
Alternate Source
.] (2000)
"
Algebra for All in Eighth Grade: What's the Rush
?" (1999)
"
Assessing Assessment
." [
Alternate HTML Source
.] ( 1999)
Beyond Eighth Grade: Functional Mathematics for Life and Work
. [
PDF Version
.] ( 1999)
"
Numeracy: The New Literacy for a Data-Drenched Society
," [
PDF Version
;
HTML Version
.] (1999)
"
Theories that Gyre and Gimble in the Wabe
." [
PDF Version
.] (1999)
"
Twenty Questions about Mathematical Reasoning
." (1999)
"
Are Math Teachers' Beliefs `Mathematically Correct
? (1998)
"
Core Curriculum in Context: History, Goals, Models, Challenges
." (1998)
"
Reflections on Mathematical Patterns, Relationships, and Functions
. (1998)
"
Twenty Questions that People Ask about the New "New Math
." (1998)
"
Vocational Education: A New Track to College
." (1998)
"
Equalizing Expectatons, Achieving Equity
." (1997)
"
J. Arthur Seebach: A Remembrance
." [
PDF Version
.] (1997)
"
The New Literacy
." In (1997)
"
Who Owns School Mathematics?" (1996)
"
Algebra for All: Dumbing Down or Summing Up
?" (1995)
"
How School Mathematics Can Prepare Students for Work, Not Just for College
." (1995)
"
Mathematics for Work and Life
." (1995)
"
Science and Mathematics Education: Similarities and Differences
." (1995)
"
Standards for School Science and Mathematics: Background,Purpose, Goals, Principles
." (1995)
"
Integrating School Science and Mathematics: Fad or Folly
?" (1994)
"
Mathematics for the Technical Work Force
.". (1994)
"
Mathematics for Work
." (1994)
"
Mathematics Students' Bill of Rights
." (1994)
"
Preparing Teachers of Mathematics: Asking the Right Questions
." (1994)
"
Twenty Questions about Research on Undergraduate Mathematics Education
." (1994)
"
Does Everybody Need to Study Algebra
?" [
Alternate Source
.] (1992)
"
Twenty Questions that Deans Should Ask their Mathematics Departments
." (1992)
"
Will Everybody Ever Count
?" (1992)
"
Facing the Future: Mathematics for Everyone
." (1991)
"
Foreword
" to
Math Panic
.(1991)
"
Reaching for Science Literacy
." [
PDF Original
.] (1991)
"
Twenty Questions for Computer Reformers
." In (1991)
"
Mathematical News That's Fit to Print
." [
PDF Original
.] (1990)
"
Numeracy
." [
PDF Version
.] (1990)
On the Shoulders of Giants
. [
Other Formats
.] (1990)
"
Pattern
." (1990)
"
Mathematics for a New Century
." (1989)
"
Renewing Undergraduate Mathematics
." (1989)
"
Teaching Mathematics for Tomorrow's World
." (1989)
"
Why Johnny Can't Compute
." [
Text Version
.] (1989)
"
Celebrating Mathematics
." (1988)
"
Out from Underachievement
." [
PDF Version
.] (1988)
"
The Science of Patterns
." (1988)
"
Mathematics Education: A Predictor of Scientific Competitiveness
." [
Letters
.] (1987)
"
Smokestack Classrooms
." [
Print Version
.] (1987)
"
Who Still Does Math with Paper and Pencil
? " (1987)
"
Ever Since Socrates
." Review of
The Beauty of Doing Mathematics
. (1986)
"
Living with a New Mathematical Species
." [
Elaborated Version
;
Abridged Version
;
1991 Revised Version
." (1986)
"
Mathematics: Our Invisible Culture
." (1986)
"
Stress Points in School Mathematics
." (1986)
"
Twenty Questions for Calculus Reformers
." (1986)
"
Mathematics and Computing Education: A Common Cause
." (1985)
"
1 + 1 = 0: New Math for a New Age
" (editorial). (1984)
"
John G. Kemeny: Computing Pioneer
." (1983)
"
A Conversation with Don Knuth
." [
Part 1
;
Part 2
.] ( 1982)
"
The Arithmetic of Apportionment
." (1982)
"
Twisting and Turning in Space
." (1982)
"
Computer Calculus
." (1981)
"
A Monstrous Piece of Research
.'' (1980)
"
Election Mathematics: Do All Those Numbers Mean What They Say
?" (1980)
"
From Counting Votes to Making Votes Count: The Mathematics of Elections
." (1980)
"
Unsolved Problems in Geometry
." (1980)
"
Linear Programming: A Solid New Algorithm
." (1979)
"
Review
of
Mind over Math
. (1979)
"
Unsolved Problems in Geometry
." (1979)
"
A New Perspective on Infinity
." (1978)
"
What's in a Game
?' (1978)
"
Catastrophe Theory: The First Decade
." (1977)
"
Fractals: A World of Nonintegral Dimensions
." (1977)
"
Solution of the Four Color Problem
." (1976)
"
Computational Unsolvability
." (1975)
"
Computer Chess
." (1975)
"
Foundations of Mathematics: Unsolvable Problems
." (1975)
"
Order from Chaos
." (1975)
"
Solving the Great Bubble Mystery
.'' [
Letter
.] (1975)
"
The Metamathematical World of Model Theory
." (1975)
"
Mathematicians Hail New Theory
." (1974)
"
Highlights in the History of Spectral Theory
." (1973)
"
Conjectures and Counterexamples in Metrization Theory
." (1972)
"
New Models of the Real-Number Line
." (1971)
"
What is a Sheaf?
." (1970)