Professor of Mathematics
On Faculty since 1972
Education
Ed.D. State University of New York at Buffalo 1972
Dissertation on The Influence of Visual Perception upon the Development of Geometrical Concepts
B.S. Wheaton College 1967
About Terry Perciante
Since 1988 Terry has increasingly worked in fractal geometry and chaos theory with a small international team of writers and researchers headquartered at the University of Bremen in northern Germany. His professional involvement with this team has resulted in his presenting frequent keynote talks at NSF institutes, symposia, and professional meetings especially relating to aspects of dynamical systems. He has just completed an entire electronic course focused upon a number of historical iteration patterns that have gained renewed importance within the context of fractal geometry. Since he enjoys computer programming for classroom purposes, Terry has authored numerous educational computer software packages for elementary, middle school, high school, and college teachers. Along with his wife Ginny, Terry has two married children and two grandchildren. He has been a long term member and very active participant in a local evangelical church.
Courses Taught
- Math 125 Mathematics for Elementary Education
- Math 231; 232 Calculus I and II
- Math 245 Linear Algebra
- Math 362 Geometry
- Math 363; 463 Probability and Statistics I and II
Membership in Professional Societies
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Research
Fractal Geometry and Chaos Theory
Papers Published and/or Presented
Books and Articles
Fractals for the Classroom: Strategic Activities Vols. I, II, III with Pietgen, Jurgens, Saupe, Maletsky, and Yunker (1991,1992,1999) from Springer-Verlag New York, Inc.
Authoring Team of Math Advantage Teachers Editions and Pupils Editions, Grades K-8, Harcourt Brace & Co., 1998
Perciante, Terence H., "E-Lab", Grades 3,4,5,6,7, and 8 Software Packages, Harcourt Brace and Company, 1997.
Perciante, Terence H. and Maletsky, Evan M. Grades 3-8 Math Advantage E-Lab Activities, Harcourt Brace and Company, 1997.
Fraktale: Ein Arbeitsbuch with Pietgen, Jurgens, Saupe, Maletsky, and Yunker (1992) from Ernst Klett Schulbuchverlag Stuttgart, Germany
Chaos: Ein Arbeitsbuch with Pietgen, Jurgens, Saupe, Maletsky, and Yunker (1992) from Ernst Klett Schulbuchverlag Stuttgart, Germany
Study and Solutions Manuals for Scott Foresman and Company, 1993 Calculus
Study and Solutions Manuals for Scott Foresman and Company, 1989
- College Algebra
- Algebra and Trigonometry
Study and Solutions Manuals for Scott Foresman and Company, 1988
- College Algebra
- College Algebra and Trigonometry
"Individualized Student Testing and Prescription" in Collegiate Microcomputer, Vol VI, Number 1, February 1988.
"Approaches to Problem Solving" software and supplemental materials published by Educational Publishing Concepts, 1988.
Talks
Presenter at Florida Educ. Tech. Conf. of ELAB software authored for Harcourt Brace Mar. 5-7, 1998
Rutgers University, Instructor in NSF Young Scholars Program July 1998, Aug. 1999, Jul. 2000
Keynote speaker for MU ALPHA THETA induction, Illinois Math Science Academy Oct. 27, 1998
5 Plenary Sessions: Assoc. of Christian Schools International Conf., Columbus, OH Oct. 28-30, 1998
Saturday Scholars Lecture Series - Plainfield, IL Nov. 14, 1998
22 hour mini-course for College Board, NY, PaceSetter Math program, Dallas, TX Dec. 3-6, 1998
Keynote Speaker, NSF program, Florida Atlantic Univ. July 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Guest Lecture, Experimental Design, Waubonsie High School AP statistics classes Apr. 20, 1999
3 Sessions: Assoc. of Christian Schools International Conf., South Bend, IN Oct. 6-7, 1999
Presentation to joined math classes, "Experimental Design", St. Francis H.S., Wheaton Nov. 16, 2000
"From Pharaoh, to Pythagoras, to Fractals", Northern IL Assoc. Teachers Math, Rockford, IL Feb. 2001
Keynote Speaker, Illinois AP Institutes, Illinois Wesleyan University June 22, 2001
Keynote Address, Metropolitan Math Club of Chicago Meeting Nov. 28, 2001