Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
6-4-2011
Abstract
Incorporating information from the history of mathematics into undergraduate mathematics courses is an effective way to help students make connections between the mathematics they are learning and their general education courses. It also helps students to see mathematics as living subject that has changed over time. One way to introduce historical topics into a variety of classes is through the use of original mathematical texts. This paper describes how non-experts can make use of original texts and provides sources for identifying candidate texts.
Recommended Citation
Zack, Maria, "Using Original Historical Mathematics Texts in the Classroom" (2011). ACMS Conference Proceedings 2011. 25.
https://pillars.taylor.edu/acms-2011/25
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Applied Mathematics Commons, Computer Sciences Commons, Higher Education Commons, History of Science, Technology, and Medicine Commons, Mathematics Commons, Science and Mathematics Education Commons, Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons