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Roots of Linear Algebra: An Historical Exploration of Linear Systems
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Andrews-Larson, Christine – PRIMUS, 2015
There is a long-standing tradition in mathematics education to look to history to inform instruction. An historical analysis of the genesis of a mathematical idea offers insight into: (i) the contexts that give rise to a need for a mathematical construct; (ii) the ways in which available tools might shape the development of that mathematical idea;…
Descriptors: Algebra, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, History