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Using History in Teaching Mathematics.

Authors :
Katz, Victor J.
Source :
For the Learning of Mathematics. Nov 1986 6(3):13-19.
Publication Year :
1986

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