The courses of history: Ideas for developing a history of mathematics course

Authors

• Amy Shell-Gellasch, Eastern Michigan University

Document Type

Book

Publication Date

2018

Department/School

Mathematics

Abstract

The Courses of History offers examples and suggestions for creating a history of mathematics course from experienced professors. Teaching a history of mathematics course is challenging, but that challenge can be met by learning from experienced practitioners. This collection contains instructional resources, a variety of teaching practices, and detailed descriptions of history of mathematics courses. The Courses of History furnishes both novice and experiences instructors suggestions for how to make the history of mathematics course a better learning opportunity for both students and teachers.

Comments

A. Shell-Gelasch is a faculty member in EMU's Deparemtn of Mathematics and Statistics.

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Recommended Citation

Shell-Gellasch, A., & Jardine, D. (Eds.). (2018). The courses of history: Ideas for developing a history of mathematics course. Mathematical Association of America.