Publications

  
(A) Refereed Journals

1.      Yushau B. and Ali B. (2003). “On Algebraic Compactness for Modules”. Abacus Journal, 30 (2B), 263 – 267.

2.    Yushau B. Bokhari M. and Wessels DCJ. (2004). “Computer Aided Learning of Mathematics: Software Evaluation”. Journal of Mathematics and Computer Education, Volume 38 (2), 165-182.

3.    Yushau, B. (2004). “Using MathCAD to teach one-dimensional graphs”. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 35(4), 523-529.

4.   El-Gebeily, M. & Yushau, B. (2005) Some applications of MS Excel in teaching Mathematics, Learning & Teaching Mathematics, No. 2, p. 31-34.

5.      Yushau B and Bokhari M. A. 2005. “Language and Mathematics: A mediational approach to bilingual Arabs”. International Journal of Mathematics Teaching and Learning, April issue, page 1-18. Available online at: http://www.ex.ac.uk/cimt/ijmtl/ijmenu.htm

6.      Yushau B. Wessels DCJ. and Mji A. (2005). “The Role of Technology in Fostering Creativity in the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics”. Pythagoras 62, December, pp. 12-22.

7.   M. El-Gebeily and B. Yushau. (2005). “Some algebraic manipulations with polynomials using MS Excel (Division and Multiplication Tables)”.  International Journal for Technology in Mathematics Education 12:2, p. 85 - 91.

8.   Bokhari M A and Yushau B. (Accepted).  “Local -approximation of a function of single variable: An alternative way to define limit. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology (UK).

10. B. Yushau.  Computer Attitude, Use, Experience and Perceived Pedagogical Usefulness: The Case of Mathematics        Professors. Submitted. 

11 EL-Gebeily M. and Yushau B. (Accepted) “Linear System of Equations, Matrix Inversion, and Linear Programming using MS Excel”. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology.

12.   A. Umar, B. Yushau and M. B. Ghandi.  “Convolution of two Series”. Submitted.

13.    M. El-Gebeily and B. Yushau.  “Numerical Methods with MS Excel”, Submitted.

14.  B. Yushau and M. H. Omar. " Preparatory Year Program Courses as Predictors of First Calculus Course Grade". Submitted.

15   M. EL-Gebeily and B. Yushau. "Curve Graphing in MS Excel and Applications". Submitted.

(B) Refereed Conferences

1.      Yushau B. (2004). “Computer Attitude, Use, Experience and Perceived Pedagogical Usefulness: The Case of Mathematics Professors”. Seventh meeting of Saudi Arabian Association of Mathematical Sciences (SAMS), Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 7-8.

2.      Yushau B. and Fairaq A.  (2004). “Towards Establishing a Mathematics Learning Center at KFUPM”. Seventh meeting of Saudi Arabian Association of Mathematical Sciences (SAMS), Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 7-8.

3.    M. El-Gebeily and B. Yushau (2004). “Using MS Excel™ to do Mathematics”. Seventh meeting of Saudi Arabian Association of Mathematical Sciences (SAMS), Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 7-8.

4.      Yushau B and Bokhari M. A. (2004). “Language and Mathematics: The case of Bilingual Arabs”. Second UAE-Math-Day, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, April 1,

5.      Yushau B  (2004). “On the Predictors of Success in Computer Aided Learning of pre-calculus algebra”. Winter Research School, Port Alfred, South Africa, June 20 – 25.

6.    Bokhari M A and Yushau B. (2004) “-Approximation of a Function: An alternate approach to define a  limit”. ICME-10, Copenhagen, Denmark from July 4-11.

7.  Yushau B (2004). “The Effects of Blended e-learning on Computer and Mathematics Attitudes on the pre-calculus algebra course”. Second International Conference of Mathematics, AL-Ain, UAE, Dec 12-14.

8.  Yushau B, Mji A. Wessels D.C.J. and Bokhari M. A (2004). “Factors Contributing to Mathematics Achievement: the case of a Computer Aided Learning Environment”. Second International Conference of Mathematics, AL-Ain, UAE, Dec 12-14.

9.   El-Gebeily, M. and Yushau, B. (2005). Algebraic manipulations of polynomials using MS Excel, in S. M. Stewart and J. E. Olearski (Eds), Proceedings of the First Annual Conference for Middle East Teachers of Science, Mathematics and Computing (pp. 67-73). Middle East Teachers of Science, Mathematics and Computing: Abu Dhabi.

10. Yushau, B. and Wessels, D. C. J. (2005). Analysis of problem-solving in mathematics teaching and learning, in S. M. Stewart and J. E. Olearski (Eds), Proceedings of the First Annual Conference for Middle East Teachers of Science, Mathematics and Computing (pp. 60-66). Middle East Teachers of Science, Mathematics and Computing: Abu Dhabi.

11.  M. EL-Gebiely and B. Yushau (2005). “Using MS Excel to Solve System of Linear equations, Linear Programming, and Matrix Inversion Problems”. A paper presented at 1st Africa Regional Congress of the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI), June 22 – 25, University of the Witwatersrand, Education Campus, Johannesburg, South Africa.

12.  Yushau, B, Mji, A, Wessels, D. C. J. & Bokhari, M. A. (1995). Predictors of success in Computer Aided Learning of Mathematics. In  G. M. Lloyd, M. R. Wilson, J. L. Willkins, & S. L. Behm (Eds.), Proceedings of the 27th annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education [CD-ROM]. Eugene, OR: All Academic.

13.  B. Yushau, M. H. Omar, and H. AL-Attas. (2006). The Effects of the Preparatory Year Courses to Students Performance in First Calculus Course at University. Accepted for Second Annual Conference for Middle East Teachers of Science, Mathematics and Computing to be held in Abu Dhabi, March 14 – 16.

14.  M. EL-Gebeily and B. Yushau.  Numerical Integration Using MS Excel.  Accepted for Second Annual Conference for Middle East Teachers of Science, Mathematics and Computing to be held in Abu Dhabi, March 14 – 16.

15.  A. Umar and B. Yushau.  (2006). Patterns in Convolution of Two Series. Accepted for Second Annual Conference for Middle East Teachers of Science, Mathematics and Computing to be held in Abu Dhabi, March 14 – 16.

16.  M. EL-Gebeily and B. Yushau. (2006) Lagrange Interpolation Using MS Excel. Submitted in 3rd International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematics at undergraduate level. To be held in Istanbul, Turkey, June 30 – July 5

17.  M. H. Omar and B. Yushau.  (2006) “The Effects of Promotion Exams in Preparatory Year Program on Students Performance in First Calculus Course at University”.  Submitted in 3rd International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematics at undergraduate level. To be held in Istanbul, Turkey, June 30 – July 5.

(C) Refereed Technical Reports:

1)      Yushau, B. 2002 “Computer Aided Learning of Mathematics: The case of Prep Year Math Program, KFUPM”. TR#281, Mathematical Sciences Department, KFUPM. Available online at: http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/math/UPLOAD/Tech_Reports/322.pdf

2)      Yushau, B. and Farhat A. 2003 “Procedural Approach to Sketching One – dimensional graphs using MathCAD”. TR#304, Mathematical Sciences Department, KFUPM. Available online at: http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/math/UPLOAD/Tech_Reports/304.pdf

3)      Yushau, B. Wessels DCJ. and Mji A. 2003 “Creativity and Computers in the teaching and learning of mathematics”. TR#311, Mathematical Sciences Department, KFUPM. Available online at: http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/math/UPLOAD/Tech_Reports/311.pdf

4)      Yushau, B. “Computer Attitude, Use, Experience, Software Familiarity and Perceived Pedagogical Usefulness: The case of Mathematics Professors”. TR#318, Mathematical Sciences Department, KFUPM. Available online at: http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/math/UPLOAD/Tech_Reports/318.pdf

5)      Yushau, B. 2004 “The Role of Language in the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics”. TR#318, Mathematical Sciences Department, KFUPM.

6)      B. Yushau,M. A. Bokhari ,A. Mji & D.C.J. Wessels. 2004 “Mathematics: Conceptions, Learning and Teaching”. TR#322, Mathematical Sciences Department, KFUPM. Available online at: http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/math/UPLOAD/Tech_Reports/322.pdf

7)      M. EL-Gebeily and B. Yushau. "Procedural Approach to Sketching Graphs Using MS Excel". Submitted.

(D) Others (Proposal, Reports, and Manuals)

1.      Yushau B. 2000 A Preliminary Report on the Evaluation of Some Educational Software. A report submitted to the Coordinator, Prep Year Math Program, KFUPM, Dhahran.

2.      Yushau B. 2001 An Exploration Guide to Interactive Algebra by Larson. A handout to guide the students on how to use Larson CD. Prep-Year Math Program, KFUPM.

3.  Yushau B. 2001 Our Experience With CAL Experiment in the Term 002. A Final Evaluation Report Submitted to the Coordinator Prep Year Math Program, KFUPM.

4. Yushau B. 2001 A Proposal for Computer Aided Leaning Mathematics (CAL) Unit of the Proposed Mathmatics Learning Center. A Proposal submitted to the Chairman, Mathematics Learning Center ad hoc committee formed by the Dean College of Sciences, KFUPM.

5.   Yushau B. 2002 The Design of Mathematics Posters. A Proposal Submitted to The Coordinator Prep Year Math Program, KFUPM.

6.    Yushau B. 2002 Development of Lab Material and Students’ Manual of Math 002 Using the Matlab software. A Proposal Submitted to The Coordinator Prep Year Math Program, KFUPM.

7.      Yushau B. 2002 The Final Report of Summer Special Assignment For Developing CAL Manual And Posters. A report submitted to the Coordinator, Prep Year Math Program, KFUPM, Dhahran.

8.      Yushau B. 2003 Development of Web Based Test Bank For Math 001. A Proposal Submitted to The Coordinator Prep Year Math Program, KFUPM.

9.     Yushau B. 2003 Web Based Test Bank for Math 001 Final Report for Summer Special Assignment of the Term 023, Submitted to the Coordinator Prep Year Math Program, KFUPM.

10. B. Yushau, Y Shehadeh and M. Awad. 2002 Math 002 Lab Manual Using MATLAB. Prep Year Math Program, KFUPM, Dhahran.

11.  B. Yushau. 2003 Exam Bank A database for Math 001 using Perception Software, Prep-Year Math Program,               KFUPM.

12. B. Yushau. 2003 Computer Aided Learning of Mathematics: The use of MATLAB Software. A Proposal Submitted for DAD grant, KFUPM.

13. Bokhari M. Samman M. and B. Yushau. 2003 Student’s Learning Process in Pre-Calculus and Calculus Courses at KFUPM Identification of Problems and Possible Remedies. A Proposal Submitted for DAD grant, KFUPM.

14.  Zaman F. D., Bokhari A. H., Furati K., Mustafa T., Hattan, T., Yushau B. and AL- Salem I. 2003. Development of online course of Math 260 (Linear Algebra & Differential Equations)”. A Proposal Submitted to DAD grant, KFUPM, Dhahran.

15.  B. Yushau, 2004. The Use of MATLAB in Math 002: Our Experience, A Final Evaluation Report Submitted to the Coordinator Prep Year Math Program, KFUPM.

16.   M. A. Bokhari, M. Samman and B. Yushau 2004. Students’ Learning Process in Pre-Calculus and Calculus Courses at KFUPM Identification of Problems and Possible Remedies. A Proposal Submitted to DAD grant, KFUPM, Dhahran.

17.  Al-Attas, H.  B. Yushau, B. Al-Absi. 2005. Sources of students’ motivation and difficulty in learning mathematics at the preparatory year program of KFUPM: Students’ perspectives. A proposal under review.

18. M. EL-Gebeily, B. Yushau and M. Abujiya ( 2005) Using Excel to do mathematics. A proposal under review.

19.  M. Abuihulail, M. Al-Attas and B. Yushau (2005) Applying Active Learning Strategies in Mathematics Courses. A proposal under review.

20.  M. H Omar Al-Attas and B. Yushau (2005) Predictors of Student Performance in Preparatory Mathematics Courses at KFUPM. A proposal under review.