Squared Paper in the Nineteenth Century: Instrument of Science and Engineering, and Symbol of Reform in Mathematical Education.

Brock, William H.; Price, Michael H.

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ERIC Number: EJ239411

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Publication Date: 1980-Nov

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Squared Paper in the Nineteenth Century: Instrument of Science and Engineering, and Symbol of Reform in Mathematical Education.

Brock, William H.; Price, Michael H.

Educational Studies in Mathematics, v11 n4 p365-81 Nov 1980

The use of graph paper is traced from its origins in research reports in the early 19th century to massive use in the early 1900s. Reflected in this report is the impact of "squared paper" on instructional practices and courses in technical, scientific, and mathematical areas. (MP)

Descriptors: College Mathematics, Graphs, Higher Education, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Mathematics History, Mathematics Materials, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics

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