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Flores, Alfinio; Kimpton, Kelly E. – Journal of Mathematics Education at Teachers College, 2012
We address issues related to gender and cultural equity in a history of mathematics course. We first look at the preponderance of male European mathematicians represented in textbooks of mathematics and history or mathematics. Then we discuss ways to highlight the presence of female and non-European mathematicians in the history of mathematics.…
Descriptors: Multicultural Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education History, Gender Issues
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Flores, Alfinio; Regis, Troy P. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2003
Illustrates a way in which students can estimate the ratio of an area of a circle using the radius square. Discusses why the same value of pi appears in both the formulas for the circumference and the area of the circle. (YDS)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Education, Measurement
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Flores, Alfinio – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2002
Students can form beautiful curves through a kinesthetic experience by using a dynamic geometry program. The examples included are parabolas, pursuit curves, spirals, and more. (MM)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Geometric Constructions, Geometry, Mathematics Activities