History of Mathematics and Its Relation to Mathematical Education.

Siu, Fung-Kit; Siu, Man-Keung

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ERIC Number: EJ216698

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Publication Date: 1979

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History of Mathematics and Its Relation to Mathematical Education.

Siu, Fung-Kit; Siu, Man-Keung

International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, v10 n4 p561-67 Oct-Dec 1979

This article elaborates on the following aspects of the role played by the history of mathematics in mathematical education: (1) content of curriculum, (2) standard of rigour, (3) interrelation among topics, (4) understanding of subject matter, (5) cultural viewpoint, and (6) confidence in doing mathematics. (Author/MK)

Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Integrated Curriculum, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Mathematics History, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts

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Language: English

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