The Nature And Development Of Mathematics
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The Nature And Development Of Mathematics
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Author : John Adams
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2017-04-21
The Nature And Development Of Mathematics written by John Adams and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-21 with Education categories.
From an infant’s first grasp of quantity to Einstein’s theory of relativity, the human experience of number has intrigued researchers for centuries. Numeracy and mathematics have played fundamental roles in the development of societies and civilisations, and yet there is an essential mystery to these concepts, evidenced by the fear many people still feel when confronted by apparently simple sums. Including perspectives from anthropology, education and psychology, The Nature and Development of Mathematics addresses three core questions: Is maths natural? What is the impact of our culture and environment on mathematical thinking? And how can we improve our mathematical ability? Examining the cognitive processes that we use, the origins of these skills and their cultural context, and how learning and teaching can be supported in the classroom, the book contextualises each issue within the wider field, arguing that only by taking a cross-disciplinary perspective can we fully understand what it means to be numerate, as well as how we become numerate in our modern world. This is a unique collection including contributions from a range of renowned international researchers. It will be of interest to students and researchers across cognitive psychology, cultural anthropology and educational research.
The Nature Of Mathematical Knowledge
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Author : Philip Kitcher
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1984
The Nature Of Mathematical Knowledge written by Philip Kitcher and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with Electronic books categories.
This book argues against the view that mathematical knowledge is a priori, contending that mathematics is an empirical science and develops historically, just as natural sciences do. Kitcher presents a complete, systematic, and richly detailed account of the nature of mathematical knowledge and its historical development, focusing on such neglected issues as how and why mathematical language changes, why certain questions assume overriding importance, and how standards of proof are modified.
The Nature And Growth Of Modern Mathematics
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Author : Edna Ernestine Kramer
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 1982
The Nature And Growth Of Modern Mathematics written by Edna Ernestine Kramer and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Mathematics categories.
Now available in a one-volume paperback, this book traces the development of the most important mathematical concepts, giving special attention to the lives and thoughts of such mathematical innovators as Pythagoras, Newton, Poincare, and Godel. Beginning with a Sumerian short story--ultimately linked to modern digital computers--the author clearly introduces concepts of binary operations; point-set topology; the nature of post-relativity geometries; optimization and decision processes; ergodic theorems; epsilon-delta arithmetization; integral equations; the beautiful "ideals" of Dedekind and Emmy Noether; and the importance of "purifying" mathematics. Organizing her material in a conceptual rather than a chronological manner, she integrates the traditional with the modern, enlivening her discussions with historical and biographical detail.
Mathematics And The Laws Of Nature
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Author : John Tabak
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Mathematics And The Laws Of Nature written by John Tabak and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Mathematics categories.
This volume of the History of Mathematics series delves into the topic of how mathematical concepts are very much ingrained in the laws of nature.
The Nature Of Mathematics
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Author : Philip E. B. Jourdain
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2013-01-09
The Nature Of Mathematics written by Philip E. B. Jourdain and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-09 with Mathematics categories.
Anyone interested in mathematics will appreciate this survey, which explores the distinction between the body of knowledge known as mathematics and the methods used in its discovery. 1913 edition.
The Role Of The History Of Mathematics In The Teaching Learning Process
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Author : Sixto Romero Sanchez
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-06-15
The Role Of The History Of Mathematics In The Teaching Learning Process written by Sixto Romero Sanchez and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-06-15 with Education categories.
This volume presents multiple perspectives on the uses of the history of mathematics for teaching and learning, including the value of historical topics in challenging mathematics tasks, for provoking teachers’ reflection on the nature of mathematics, curriculum development questions that mirror earlier pedagogical choices in the history of mathematics education, and the history of technological innovations in the teaching and learning of mathematics. An ethnomathematical perspective on the history of mathematics challenges readers to appreciate the role of mathematics in perpetuating consequences of colonialism. Histories of the textbook and its uses offer interesting insights into how technology has changed the fundamental role of curriculum materials and classroom pedagogies. History is explored as a source for the training of teachers, for good puzzles and problems, and for a broad understanding of mathematics education policy. Third in a series of sourcebooks from the International Commission for the Study and Improvement of Mathematics Teaching, this collection of cutting-edge research, stories from the field, and policy implications is a contemporary and global perspective on current possibilities for the history of mathematics for mathematics education. This latest volume integrates discussions regarding history of mathematics, history of mathematics education and history of technology for education that have taken place at the Commission's recent annual conferences.
Interdisciplinary Perspectives On Math Cognition
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Author : Marcel Danesi
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2019-09-14
Interdisciplinary Perspectives On Math Cognition written by Marcel Danesi and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-14 with Mathematics categories.
This is an anthology of contemporary studies from various disciplinary perspectives written by some of the world's most renowned experts in each of the areas of mathematics, neuroscience, psychology, linguistics, semiotics, education, and more. Its purpose is not to add merely to the accumulation of studies, but to show that math cognition is best approached from various disciplinary angles, with the goal of broadening the general understanding of mathematical cognition through the different theoretical threads that can be woven into an overall understanding. This volume will be of interest to mathematicians, cognitive scientists, educators of mathematics, philosophers of mathematics, semioticians, psychologists, linguists, anthropologists, and all other kinds of scholars who are interested in the nature, origin, and development of mathematical cognition.
Mathematical Problems
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Author : Craig Smoryński
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-09-19
Mathematical Problems written by Craig Smoryński and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-19 with Mathematics categories.
The life and soul of any science are its problems. This is particularly true of mathematics, which, not referring to any physical reality, consists only of its problems, their solutions, and, most excitingly, the challenges they pose. Mathematical problems come in many flavours, from simple puzzles to major open problems. The problems stimulate, the stories of their successful solutions inspire, and their applications are wide. The literature abounds with books dedicated to mathematical problems — collections of problems, hints on how to solve them, and even histories of the paths to the solutions of some famous ones. The present book, aimed at the proverbial “bright high-school student”, takes a different, more philosophical approach, first dividing mathematical problems into three broad classes — puzzles, exercises, and open problems — and discussing their various roles in one’s mathematical education. Various chapters are devoted to discussing examples of each type of problem, along with their solutions and some of the developments arising from them. For the truly dedicated reader, more involved material is offered in an appendix. Mathematics does not exist in a vacuum, whence the author peppers the material with frequent extra-mathematical cultural references. The mathematics itself is elementary, for the most part pre-calculus. The few references to the calculus use the integral notation which the reader need not truly be familiar with, opting to read the integral sign as strange notation for area or as operationally defined by the appropriate buttons on his or her graphing calculator. Nothing further is required. Advance praise for Mathematical Problems "There are many books on mathematical problems, but Smoryński’s compelling book offers something unique. Firstly, it includes a fruitful classification and analysis of the nature of mathematical problems. Secondly, and perhaps most importantly, it leads the reader from clear and often amusing accounts of traditional problems to the serious mathematics that grew out of some of them." - John Baldwin, University of Illinois at Chicago "Smoryński manages to discuss the famous puzzles from the past and the new items in various modern theories with the same elegance and personality. He presents and solves puzzles and traditional topics with a laudable sense of humor. Readers of all ages and training will find the book a rich treasure chest." - Dirk van Dalen, Universiteit Utrecht
The Nature And Role Of Algebra In The K 14 Curriculum
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Author : Center for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 1998-10-07
The Nature And Role Of Algebra In The K 14 Curriculum written by Center for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-10-07 with Education categories.
With the 1989 release of Everybody Counts by the Mathematical Sciences Education Board (MSEB) of the National Research Council and the Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), the "standards movement" in K-12 education was launched. Since that time, the MSEB and the NCTM have remained committed to deepening the public debate, discourse, and understanding of the principles and implications of standards-based reform. One of the main tenets in the NCTM Standards is commitment to providing high-quality mathematical experiences to all students. Another feature of the Standards is emphasis on development of specific mathematical topics across the grades. In particular, the Standards emphasize the importance of algebraic thinking as an essential strand in the elementary school curriculum. Issues related to school algebra are pivotal in many ways. Traditionally, algebra in high school or earlier has been considered a gatekeeper, critical to participation in postsecondary education, especially for minority students. Yet, as traditionally taught, first-year algebra courses have been characterized as an unmitigated disaster for most students. There have been many shifts in the algebra curriculum in schools within recent years. Some of these have been successful first steps in increasing enrollment in algebra and in broadening the scope of the algebra curriculum. Others have compounded existing problems. Algebra is not yet conceived of as a K-14 subject. Issues of opportunity and equity persist. Because there is no one answer to the dilemma of how to deal with algebra, making progress requires sustained dialogue, experimentation, reflection, and communication of ideas and practices at both the local and national levels. As an initial step in moving from national-level dialogue and speculations to concerted local and state level work on the role of algebra in the curriculum, the MSEB and the NCTM co-sponsored a national symposium, "The Nature and Role of Algebra in the K-14 Curriculum," on May 27 and 28, 1997, at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C.
The Nature Of Mathematics
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Author : Philip Edward Bertrand Jourdain
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-08-23
The Nature Of Mathematics written by Philip Edward Bertrand Jourdain and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-23 with categories.