Mac an Bhaird, Ciaran
(2011)
The provision of mathematics support
and the role of the history of
mathematics.
Hermathena, 191.
pp. 53-67.
ISSN 0018-0750
Abstract
There is a well-documented crisis in mathematics education
both nationally and internationally. Increasing numbers of
students are struggling with many of the basics of mathematics
when they enter third level. One response has been the
widespread establishment of mathematics support services for
students who are deemed at risk. These supports are constantly
analysed and quantified to establish best practice and to
measure the impact they have on students. In this paper we give
an overview of these issues. We also discuss how introducing
struggling students to topics in the historical development of
mathematics can help them deal successfully with many of the
issues that they have.
| Item Type: |
Article
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| Keywords: |
mathematics support; history of
mathematics; third level; students; |
| Academic Unit: |
Faculty of Science and Engineering > Mathematics and Statistics |
| Item ID: |
5454 |
| Depositing User: |
Ciaran Mac an Bhaird
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| Date Deposited: |
07 Jan 2015 16:48 |
| Journal or Publication Title: |
Hermathena |
| Publisher: |
University of Dublin |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| URI: |
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| Use Licence: |
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