Math-Alive! Using Original Sources To Teach Mathematics in Social Context.

Shulman, Bonnie

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ERIC Number: EJ565649

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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Math-Alive! Using Original Sources To Teach Mathematics in Social Context.

Shulman, Bonnie

Primus, v8 n1 p1-14 Mar 1998

Discusses the importance of history and original sources in motivating students to learn content. Describes how a simple question led to a fascinating quest through primary sources. Claims that once collected, these sources proved to be a treasure trove of material illuminating mathematics and mathematicians in an historical context. Contains 18 references. (Author/ASK)

Descriptors: College Mathematics, Equations (Mathematics), Higher Education, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Education, Mathematics History, Mathematics Instruction, Primary Sources, Social Influences

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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