Integrating history of mathematics in a classroom
Welcome to the Mathematics World :)
Why teach math history
I am a big fan of mathematical history because you get a sense of how difficult some things were, like determining the area of a circle, or concepts like line, functions or infinity!
Who developed that math?
Why did they?
What questions were they asking when they were developing it?
Seeing how different people approached these concepts give us an insight into how it is possible to solve problems. However, the use of history of mathematics in math classroom as a didactical tool is difficult and time consuming.
After reading this article :
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B00n89L6TX5gWld6dW5pcjVHd2M
I learned about wide range of possible ways of implementing history in
the mathematics classroom, through giving examples under some interesting
headings like:
-Taking advantage of errors, alternative conceptions, change of perspective,
revision of implicit assumptions, intuitive arguments
Here you can find more historical math activities for various age groups.
Why teach math history
I am a big fan of mathematical history because you get a sense of how difficult some things were, like determining the area of a circle, or concepts like line, functions or infinity!
Who developed that math?
Why did they?
What questions were they asking when they were developing it?
Seeing how different people approached these concepts give us an insight into how it is possible to solve problems. However, the use of history of mathematics in math classroom as a didactical tool is difficult and time consuming.
After reading this article :
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B00n89L6TX5gWld6dW5pcjVHd2M
I learned about wide range of possible ways of implementing history in
the mathematics classroom, through giving examples under some interesting
headings like:
-Taking advantage of errors, alternative conceptions, change of perspective,
revision of implicit assumptions, intuitive arguments
-Historical problems
-Mechanical instruments
-Experiential mathematical activities
- Plays
- Outdoor activities
By doing these kind of activities students can develop personal growth and skills such as reading, writing, looking for resources along with mathematical developments.
By doing these kind of activities students can develop personal growth and skills such as reading, writing, looking for resources along with mathematical developments.
Here you can find more historical math activities for various age groups.
Roya, thanks so much! I really appreciate your thoughtfulness and enthusiasm, and it's great that you brought this new resource into the conversation too. Maybe we can share it with the class on the blog. Good work!
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