"This Maths Is Better than That Maths" -- Exploring Learner Perceptions on the Integration of History of Mathematics in Teaching the Theorem of Pythagoras: A Case Study

Autor/inn/en	Kapofu, Lifeas Kudakwashe; Kapofu, Winfilda
Titel	"This Maths Is Better than That Maths" -- Exploring Learner Perceptions on the Integration of History of Mathematics in Teaching the Theorem of Pythagoras: A Case Study
Quelle	In: International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education, 15 (2020) 3, (15 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1306-3030
Schlagwörter	Mathematics Instruction; History Instruction; Geometry; Grade 11; Secondary School Mathematics; Student Attitudes; Females; High School Students; Integrated Activities; Foreign Countries; Single Sex Schools; Discovery Learning; Cooperative Learning; Technology Uses in Education; South Africa + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; History lessons; Geschichtsunterricht; Geometrie; School year 11; 11. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 11; Schülerverhalten; Weibliches Geschlecht; High school; High schools; Student; Students; Oberschule; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Integrierender Unterricht; Ausland; Single-sex schools; Single-sex classes; Single sex classes; Getrenntgeschlechtliche Erziehung; Schule; Entdeckendes Lernen; Kooperatives Lernen; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Südafrika; Süd-Afrika; Republik Südafrika; Südafrikanische Republik
Abstract	Integration of history of mathematics (HOM) in mathematics education is emerging as frontier endowed with utility to stem decline in uptake, enhance performance and alter the negative perceptions about the subject. This case study sought to explore the influence of history of mathematics on grade eleven girls' perceptions of the Theorem of Pythagoras in particular and mathematics in general. In this exploratory study, the genetic approach of HOM was used in teaching the Theorem of Pythagoras. Findings indicate that the inclusion of aspects of the history of mathematics catalysed positive learner perceptions of the Theorem and mathematics in general. Notable changes in learner perceptions included affirmations of an increased level of motivation and confessed improvement in readiness of grade eleven learners in tackling challenging tasks involving the Theorem of Pythagoras. Learners also alluded to increased confidence in dealing with proofs, enjoying making their own discoveries and solving mathematical problems in general. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01