PRIMUS

Aims & Scope

PRIMUS (Problems, Resources, and Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies) is a leading journal for exchanging ideas about teaching collegiate mathematics.

PRIMUS publishes lively and engaging articles for a readership comprised primarily of practitioners.

The journal’s focus is on pedagogical initiatives in college-level mathematics, mathematics education, and elementary statistics ranging in scale of application from individual students and courses to curricula and entire programs.

Articles published in PRIMUS typically present a novel idea, evidence that the idea supports student learning, and indication that the idea is transferable to other faculty, courses, or institutions.

PRIMUS also publishes survey articles on relevant mathematics or teaching endeavors, exploration and assessment of particular pedagogical approaches, and accounts of programmatic endeavors that affect multiple courses or courses across institutions; in every case, the goal is sharing information to improve undergraduate teaching and student learning in mathematics.

PRIMUS publishes 10 issues per year and frequently offers special issues on themed topics.

The journal uses a double-blind peer review process and has high expository standards.

Founded in 1990 with the motto “The lightning spark of the thought generated in the solitary mind awakens in another mind . . .” from Scottish essayist Thomas Carlyle, PRIMUS continues its commitment to sharing and discussing ideas that support and enhance the efforts of collegiate mathematics instructors.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.504

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	25

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11519

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	206

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Mathematics and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Gamification and Web-based Homework

  Citation: 101

  Authors: Geoff

• Flipping Calculus

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Jean, Fei

• Inverting the Linear Algebra Classroom

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Robert

• A MULTIPLICATIVE CALCULUS

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Dick

• An Inquiry-Oriented Approach to Span and Linear Independence: The Case of the Magic Carpet Ride Sequence

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Megan, Chris, Michelle, George Franklin, Christine

• Inquiry-Based Learning and the Flipped Classroom Model

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Betty, Angie, Cynthia, Dana C.

• Using Peer Instruction and I-Clickers to Enhance Student Participation in Calculus

  Citation: 54

  Authors: Adam

• Why No Difference? A Controlled Flipped Classroom Study for an Introductory Differential Equations Course

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Darryl, Rachel, Nancy

• Inquiry-Oriented Instruction: A Conceptualization of the Instructional Principles

  Citation: 45

  Authors: George, Estrella, Karen, Christine

• Unlocking Ideas: Using Escape Room Puzzles in a Cryptography Classroom

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Anne M.

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