Should a Mathematics Teacher Know Something about the History of Mathematics?.

Freudenthal, Hans

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ERIC Number: EJ255421

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Publication Date: 1981-Jul

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Should a Mathematics Teacher Know Something about the History of Mathematics?

Freudenthal, Hans

For the Learning of Mathematics, v2 n1 p30-33 Jul 1981

Reasons for one who teaches mathematics to know some mathematics history are investigated. Processes rather than products of mathematical creativity are the preferred subjects of study. (MP)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, History Instruction, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Education, Mathematics History, Mathematics Instruction, Teacher Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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