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History of Mathematics for Teachers: The Case of Irrational Numbers.

Peer reviewed

Arcavi, Abraham; And Others – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1987

Described is the development and implementation of a course on the history of irrational numbers for inservice mathematics teachers in Israel. Some of the materials included in the course are discussed. (RH)

Descriptors: College Mathematics, Course Objectives, Higher Education, Mathematics

What Are We Testing When We Test Translation Students?

Shlesinger, Miriam – English Teachers' Journal (Israel), 1996

Discusses problems inherent in testing translation students and emphasizes that the test of a translation student will depend primarily on the aim of the course concerned, e.g. tests of students in metalinguistic-awareness-oriented courses will focus on items attesting to metalinguistic knowledge rather than a mere competence in the languages per…

Descriptors: Course Objectives, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Interpretive Skills