Author： Frejd Peter
Publisher： Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISSN： 1749-8430
Source： BSHM Bulletin: Journal of the British Society for the History of Mathematics, Vol.28, Iss.1, 2013-03, pp. : 25-36
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Abstract
This paper is the result of a comparative literature study aimed at identifying relevant historical mathematical contexts that may be applicable to present day mathematics education. Five Swedish textbooks in algebra from the period around the year 1800 are scrutinized. A content analysis and a comparison between seven categories shows that there exist several historical features that may be used in teaching. These have the potential to serve both teachers and learners of mathematics.
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