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The Discipline Of History And The “Modern Consensus In The Historiography Of Mathematics”, Michael N. Fried
The Discipline Of History And The “Modern Consensus In The Historiography Of Mathematics”, Michael N. Fried
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
Teachers and students of mathematics often view history of mathematics as just mathematics as they know it, but in another form. This view is based on a misunderstanding of the nature of history of mathematics and the kind of knowledge it attempts to acquire. Unfortunately, it can also lead to a deep sense of disappointment with the history of mathematics itself, and, ultimately, a misunderstanding of the historical nature of mathematics. This kind of misunderstanding and the disappointment following from it--both raised to the level of resentment--run through the paper "A Critique of the Modern Consensus in the Historiography of …
The Efficacy Of Mathematics Education, Eric Geimer
The Efficacy Of Mathematics Education, Eric Geimer
The STEAM Journal
Evidence supports the notion that mathematics education in the United States is inadequate. There is also evidence that mathematics education deficiencies extend internationally. The worldwide mathematics education deficit appears large enough that improving student performance in this educational problem area could yield great economic benefit. To improve the efficacy of mathematics education, education’s root problems must first be understood. Often supposed educational root problems are considered and contrasted against potential deficiencies of mathematics methodologies and curricula that are based on mainstream educational philosophies. The educational philosophies utilized to form early-grade mathematics methodologies and related curricula are judged to be the …
History Of Mathematics, An Intuitive Approach, Alejandro R. Garciadiego
History Of Mathematics, An Intuitive Approach, Alejandro R. Garciadiego
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
The main goal of this essay is to discuss, informally, an intuitive approach to the history of mathematics as an academic discipline. The initial point of departure includes the analysis of some traditional definitions of the concept of 'history' taken from standard dictionaries. This concise dissection attempts to suggest the complexity of the discipline.
Hamilton's Icosian Calculus And His Icosian Game, Katye O. Sowell
Hamilton's Icosian Calculus And His Icosian Game, Katye O. Sowell
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
A Note On The Decimal Numeral System, Shaharir Bin Mohamad Zain
A Note On The Decimal Numeral System, Shaharir Bin Mohamad Zain
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Ode To The Square Root: A Historical Journey, Dorothy W. Goldberg
Ode To The Square Root: A Historical Journey, Dorothy W. Goldberg
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
The author gives a personal history of experiences in finding the square root of a number by the “do it thus” method—from algorithm to table to calculator. Why each procedure works is elucidated, making liberal use of the history of mathematics.
Anneli Lax: In Memoriam, Elena Anne Corie Marchisotto
Anneli Lax: In Memoriam, Elena Anne Corie Marchisotto
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
An Informal History Of Classical Rhetoric For Mathematicians (Plato And Aristotle), Phillip Keith, Sandra Z. Keith
An Informal History Of Classical Rhetoric For Mathematicians (Plato And Aristotle), Phillip Keith, Sandra Z. Keith
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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Book Reviews: Einstein, A Life, By Denis Brian, And The Silver Horse-Shoe, By Javad Tarjemanov, Harald M. Ness
Book Reviews: Einstein, A Life, By Denis Brian, And The Silver Horse-Shoe, By Javad Tarjemanov, Harald M. Ness
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Mathematicians Can Be Wrong, Tony Dunlop, Ken Kaminsky
Mathematicians Can Be Wrong, Tony Dunlop, Ken Kaminsky
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Leibniz: His Philosophy And His Calculi, Eric Ditwiler
Leibniz: His Philosophy And His Calculi, Eric Ditwiler
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Al-Khawarizmi's Algebra: The First Paradigm In Algebra, Murad Jurdak
Al-Khawarizmi's Algebra: The First Paradigm In Algebra, Murad Jurdak
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
The Most Humanistic Mathematician: Florentin Smarandache, Joanne S. Growney
The Most Humanistic Mathematician: Florentin Smarandache, Joanne S. Growney
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Leibniz — Beyond The Calculus, Hardy Grant
Leibniz — Beyond The Calculus, Hardy Grant
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
An Historical Approach To Precalculus And Calculus, Victor J. Katz
An Historical Approach To Precalculus And Calculus, Victor J. Katz
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
An Alternative Approach To The History Of Mathematics, Claudia Henrion
An Alternative Approach To The History Of Mathematics, Claudia Henrion
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.