Teaching Elementary Probability Through its History.

Kunoff, Sharon; Pines, Sylvia

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ERIC Number: EJ339385

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Publication Date: 1986

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Teaching Elementary Probability Through its History.

Kunoff, Sharon; Pines, Sylvia

College Mathematics Journal, v17 n3 p210-19 May 1986

Historical problems are presented which can readily be solved by students once some elementary probability concepts are developed. The Duke of Tuscany's Problem; the problem of points; and the question of proportions, divination, and Bertrand's Paradox are included. (MNS)

Descriptors: College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematics History, Mathematics Instruction, Probability, Student Motivation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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