Mathematical Time Capsules: Historical Modules for the Mathematics Classroom: 77 (Mathematical Association of America Notes, Series Number 77) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0883851873 ISBN 13: 9780883851876

Publisher: The Mathematical Association of America, 2011

Synopsis

Mathematical Time Capsules offers teachers historical modules for immediate use in the mathematics classroom. Relevant history-based activities for a wide range of undergraduate and secondary mathematics courses are included. Readers will find articles and activities from mathematics history that enhance the learning of topics typically associated with undergraduate or secondary mathematics curricula. Each capsule presents one topic, or perhaps a few related topics, or a historical thread that can be used throughout a course. The capsules were written by experienced practitioners to provide other teachers with the historical background, suggested classroom activities and further references and resources on the subject addressed. After reading a capsule, a teacher will have increased confidence in engaging students with at least one activity rich in the history of mathematics that will enhance student learning of the mathematical content of the course.

About this title

About the Authors

Dick Jardine is Professor at Keene State College. His last dozen publications (journal articles, book chapters and the MAA Notes volume From Calculus to Computers) have focused on undergraduate mathematics teaching and learning, with emphasis on the use of the history of mathematics in teaching mathematics.

Amy Shell-Gellasch is Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Beloit College, Wisconsin. Her focus is the history of mathematics and its uses in teaching.

Edition details

• Publisher: The Mathematical Association of America
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0883851873
• ISBN 13: 9780883851876
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 120
• Editor: Jardine Dick, Shell-Gellasch Amy