Mathematics teaching, Mathematics history and Meaningful Learning: a possible combination

Authors

  • Cauê Roratto Universidade Estadual de Maringá
  • Clélia Maria Ignatius Nogueira Universidade Estadual de Maringá
  • Lílian Akemi Kato Universidade Estadual de Maringá

Keywords:

Mathematics Teaching, Mathematics History, Meaningful Learning, Functions, Conceptual Maps.

Abstract

This article presents the results of a master’s research which investigated the possibility to reach a Meaningful Learning of the Functions concept, using the history of the concept developing as a teaching way. Based on the Meaningful Learning Theory, by David Ausubel, and on the Concept Maps Theory, by Joseph Novak, the results indicates the Mathematics History, on a linear evolutionist perspective, can provide a meaningful learning occurrence.

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Published

2016-07-21

How to Cite

Roratto, C., Nogueira, C. M. I., & Kato, L. A. (2016). Mathematics teaching, Mathematics history and Meaningful Learning: a possible combination. Investigations in Science Education, 16(1), 117–142. Retrieved from https://ienci.if.ufrgs.br/index.php/ienci/article/view/250

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 1 (2011): March of 2011

Section

Artigos

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