Famous Problems in Mathematics: An Outline of a Course.

Kleiner, Israel

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ERIC Number: EJ339390

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Publication Date: 1986

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Famous Problems in Mathematics: An Outline of a Course.

Kleiner, Israel

For the Learning of Mathematics, v6 n1 p31-38 Feb 1986

A one-semester course at the third-year level at York University is described. It tries to legitimize in students' eyes that it makes sense to talk about mathematics as well as do mathematics. Seven course themes are discussed, followed by nine problems used in the course. (MNS)

Descriptors: College Mathematics, Course Descriptions, Higher Education, History, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Sets, Problem Solving

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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