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Senior Capstone Checklist for Mathematics Majors
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The following is a list of goals that Bates Mathematics has for its students. Check the box next to each goal that you believe you have learned and/or improved upon during your senior capstone experience (thesis or seminar).
Taking initiative finding things out on your own, such as learning new mathematics or looking up sources.
Reading mathematics critically and analyzing what is known and unknown.
Recognizing patterns and connections between mathematical subjects, or between mathematics and other subjects.
Being able to move smoothly among symbolic, verbal, and written mathematics.
Demonstrating the process of your logical thinking.
Developing problem solving skills.
Speaking about mathematics, clearly and succinctly, before a variety of audiences.
Writing mathematics clearly, correctly, precisely, and for a variety of audiences.
Developing confidence and self-critical skills (knowing what you don’t know and how to address it).
Risking failure for the opportunity to succeed.
Enjoying mathematics.
Being exposed to a wide variety of mathematical concepts.
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