An Argument for Increasing the Scope of the Mathematics Curriculum.

Shannon, Kathleen M.

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ERIC Number: EJ430482

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Publication Date: 1991

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An Argument for Increasing the Scope of the Mathematics Curriculum.

Shannon, Kathleen M.

PRIMUS, v1 n1 p65-74 Mar 1991

Recommendations are made for introduction into mathematics undergraduate degree program of a course that focuses on issues relating to the cultural perspective of the discipline and for the allowance of more time and formal analysis about the history and philosophy underlying the topics examined within all mathematics courses. A list of 15 annotated references and 8 films is included. (JJK)

Descriptors: College Mathematics, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Curriculum Evaluation, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Mathematics History, Mathematics Instruction, Undergraduate Study

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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