MTHED 300
(MthEd-Math) History and Philosophy of Mathematics.
Mathematics Education
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Course Description
Historical development of important mathematical ideas and philosophies; implications for the mathematical curriculum.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Spring
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Historical Development of Concepts and Practices
Learning Outcome
Students understand and can describe the historical development of concepts and practices central to school mathematics, including numeration, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, and probability.
Title
Origin and Nature of Mathematics
Learning Outcome
Students understand and can describe the major approaches—cultural, philosophical, and psychological—to explaining the origin and nature of mathematics and its relation to understanding and modeling the physical world.
Title
Historical Periods and Contributions
Learning Outcome
Students understand and can describe the major historical periods of development of mathematical thought, as well as the contributions of various cultures and individuals within those periods.
Title
Social Contexts of Mathematics
Learning Outcome
Students recognize that mathematics and mathematical practices are human constructs that are socially situated and malleable across different social contexts. Students understand current school mathematics privileges certain mathematics (i.e. White European male) over other kinds of mathematics.
