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John Jarvis

Faculty Member

Mr. John Jarvis

Biography

Born in Hutchinson Kansas, I grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. I did my Bachelors and Masters work at Northern Arizona University, Where I taught for several years.

Education

MS, Northern Arizona University, 1987

Major: Applied Mathematics

BS, Northern Arizona University, 1983

Major: Mathematics

Teaching

MAT 1015

Intermediate Algebra with Integrated Review, Spring 2025

MAT 1015

Intermediate Algebra with Integrated Review, Spring 2025

MAT 1015

Intermediate Algebra with Integrated Review, Spring 2025

Presentations

Anderson, Jon (Co-Author), Jarvis, John (Co-Author), 2024 UMATYC Conference, Salt Lake Community Conference, "Getting the Most from Final Exam Analysis – Jon Anderson & John Jarvis (UVU)", Utah Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges, Salt Lake Community College. (October 12, 2024)
Jarvis, John (Author Only), MQR Faculty Development Series, "Will requiring students to use an equation editor on tests improve their ability to interpret Artifical Intelligence responses to mathematical inquiries?", Department of Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning, UVU. (September 16, 2024)
Jarvis, John (Presenter & Author), MQR Faculty Development, "Using DESMOS in the new MAT 1010/1015 curriculum", Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning, UVU. (April 18, 2023)
Jarvis, John (Presenter Only), UVSC Math Tutor Training Series, "Effective Tutoring Strategies", UVSC Math Lab, Utah Valley State College. (October, 2002)
Jarvis, John (Presenter & Author), UMATYC 2001, "Possible AMATYC 2003 logos", UMATYC. ()
Jarvis, John (Presenter Only), LEC Seminar Series, "Dendrite Theory and its Relation to Learning Math", Learning Enrichment Center, Utah Valley State College. (March, 2001)

Scholarly/Creative Works

Jarvis, John , "Introduction of material for class" .
Jarvis, John , "Array" .
Jarvis, John , "Dividing Polynomials" .

Awards

Academic Innovation Pedagogy - Group Award 2024

Academic Affairs - March, 2024

Demonstration of excellence in furthering the mission of the University through innovation, creativity, service, dedication, leadership, efficiency, exceptional performance, contribution to the University, effectiveness, or inclusion within Utah Valley University.

AFT Teacher of the year

American Federation of Teachers - August, 1999

Selected teacher of the year for the American Federation of Teachers for the academic year 1998-1999

Teacher of the year

School of Learning Resources - August, 1999

Winner, Teacher of the year 98-99

Teacher of the year nomination

LEC Math Department - August, 1999

Nominated as outstanding teach for the 98-99 school year.

Teacher of the year

Learning Enrichment Center - August, 1998

Recognition of outstanding teaching in Developmental Mathematics.

Teacher of the year nomination

Learning Enrichment Center - August, 1995

Finalist in the teacher of the year award for 94-95