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Steering between Skills and Creativity: A Role for the Computer?
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Hoyles, Celia – For the Learning of Mathematics, 2001
The mathematical curriculum of the next millennium should harness children's motivation without losing their mathematics. Envisages that the computer might offer just the context to help do this. Presents snapshots from two case studies. (Contains 18 references.) (ASK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Case Studies, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Ethnomathematics in the Classroom.
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Katz, Victor J. – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1994
Discusses important mathematical ideas taken from combinatorics, arithmetic, and geometry which are considered in the context of their development in various societies around the globe, including Hebrew, Islamic, Italian, Mayan, German, and Anasazi work. (11 references) (MKR)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, Elementary Secondary Education
A Widespread Decorative Motif and the Pythagorean Theorem.
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Gerdes, Paulus – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1988
The mathematics curriculum should be imbedded into the cultural environment of the student. Discussed is the mathematical educational potential of decorative motif. (PK)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Curriculum
Axiomatics of Geometry in School and in Science.
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Zeitler, Herbert – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1990
Geometric axioms are discussed in terms of philosophy, history, refinements, and basic concepts. The triumphs and limitations of the formalism theory are included. Described is the status of high school geometry internationally. (KR)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Foreign Countries, Geometric Concepts, Geometry