Pre-Service Teachers' Exposure to Using the History of Mathematics to Enhance Their Teaching of High School Mathematics

Pre-Service Teachers' Exposure to Using the History of Mathematics to Enhance Their Teaching of High School Mathematics

The history of mathematics is an important component in the learning of mathematics. This study examines how pre-service teachers view the role of history of mathematics in the high school curriculum. Quantitative and qualitative methods were used. Results showed significant changes in beliefs about...

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Veröffentlicht in:Issues in the Undergraduate Mathematics Preparation of School Teachers 2010-09, Vol.4
1. Verfasser: Burns, Barbara A
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Evaluation Methods
Graduate Students
High Schools
History
Integrated Curriculum
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Methods
Preservice Teachers
Secondary School Curriculum
Student Attitudes
Undergraduate Students
United States
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Zusammenfassung:The history of mathematics is an important component in the learning of mathematics. This study examines how pre-service teachers view the role of history of mathematics in the high school curriculum. Quantitative and qualitative methods were used. Results showed significant changes in beliefs about how the history of mathematics should be integrated as well as preparedness to incorporate the history of mathematics in teaching. (Contains 1 table.)