Office: Blocker
629B
Office Phone: 862-4187
E-mail:
sherry.scarborough@math.tamu.edu
Fall 2008 Office Hours:
On Texas A&M regular class days: TBD
Special Office Hours Before Finals: TBD
Due to confidentiality concerns,
grades will not be discussed via phone or email; only in
person.
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Code: An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those
who do.
Math 141 Business Mathematics I
Math 141-xxx MWF xxx xxx BLUE SECTION
Math 141-xxx MWF xxx xxx GREEN SECTION
Math 141-xxx MWF xxx xxx PINK SECTION
Personal Education Dissertation Honors Careers Mathematics Interests Things I Like
Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction, Specialized in College Mathematics Education, Texas A&M University , 2001
M.S. Mathematics, Purdue University at Fort Wayne, 1994
B.S. Plant & Soil Sciences, Texas A&M University, 1980
A Snapshot Look at Cooperative Learning and Traditional Format in the Recitation Component of a College Precalculus Course, Dissertation Abstract
Mildred Carpenter Scholarship Award 1997
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges, 1993-1994
National Dean's List 1991-1992
Honors and Dean's List at Purdue University at Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1991-1992
Distinguished Student in College of Agriculture at Texas A & M University, 1977, 1979
Sphinx & Polaris Freshman Leadership Honor Society at Texas A & M University, 1976-1977
2000-present: Lecturer for Mathematics Department at Texas A & M University
2007-present: Am working on a Mathematics Misconceptions Project
2007-present: Am part of the Course Redesign for Math 1324 Grant team
2003-present: "Algorithmic Mathematics Problems on the Web" Item Writer and Reviewer
2002-present: Mathematics Item Writer and Reviewer
2004-present: Advisor for the Texas A&M Ballroom Dance Association (TAMBDA)
2005-present: Produced Streaming Videos for TAMU Mathematics
2006: Mathematics Level II Academic Benchmarks Specialist with Education Testing Services
1987-2006: College and High School Mathematics Tutor
1999-2000: Mathematics Instructor at Blinn College, Bryan, Texas
1997-2000: Education Instructor and Teaching Assistant at Texas A & M University
1997-1998: Created and maintained the Math 151 and Math 152 Engineering Calculus Texts' Corrections for Texas A & M University's Math Department
1994-1997: Graduate Teaching Assistant in Mathematics at Texas A & M University
1992-1994: Mathematics Instructor at Purdue University at Fort Wayne, Indiana
1984-1986: Chemist/Technical Services at Gem Products in Irving, Texas
1978-1984: Seed Technologist and Residue Coordinator at Gustafson, Inc. in Dallas, Texas
Teaching College Mathematics Using Group and Cooperative Learning
Precalculus
Discrete Mathematics
Abstract Algebra
Mathematics Education
Ballroom dancing [tango (American, Argentine, International), quickstep, rumba (American, International), waltz(American, Viennese, International), foxtrot, swing (east coast, west coast), cha cha (American, International), samba, night club 2-step]. Our ballroom dance instructor is: Susan Quiring.
Reading books
Playing bridge with Natalie, my parents, Richard and William
Playing tennis with Richard and his son William
Playing '42' and 'Shoot the Moon' dominoes
Enjoying the warm, sunny outdoors
Landscaping and growing plants
Walking
Bentley, my whippet
Trick and slalom waterskiing
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Ryan, Natalie, and Sherry at Rocky Mountain Park, July 2006 |
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