Rewriting the History of School Mathematics in North America 1607-1861 The Central Role of Cyphering Books /

• Κύριοι συγγραφείς: Ellerton, Nerida (Συγγραφέας), Clements, M.A. (Ken) (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2012.
• Θέματα: Education.; History.; Mathematics.; Curriculums (Courses of study).; Education > Curricula.; Mathematics > Study and teaching.; Mathematics Education.; History of Mathematical Sciences.; Curriculum Studies.; History, general.

Two centuries ago, American teachers did not stand at the front of the room and teach, and most students—even those studying mathematics—did not own a mathematics textbook. Written examinations of any kind were not used. Most teachers of mathematics did not have formal qualifications in mathematics....