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Using History in Teaching Mathematics.
- Source :
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For the Learning of Mathematics . Nov 1986 6(3):13-19. - Publication Year :
- 1986
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Abstract
- Some concrete examples of the use of historical materials in developing certain topics from precalculus and calculus are presented. Ideas which can be introduced with a reformulated curriculum are discussed in five areas: algorithms, combinatorics, logarithms, trigonometry, and mathematical models. (MNS)
Details
- Language :
- English
- Volume :
- 6
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- For the Learning of Mathematics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ348091
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers<br />Guides - Classroom - Teacher