Mathematical Creativity in Mathematics Education

수학교육과 수학적 창의성

  • Whang, Woo-Hyung (Department of Mathematics Education, Korea University) ;
  • Choi, Kye-Hyen (Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate school of Korea University) ;
  • Kim, Kyung-Mi (Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate school of Korea University) ;
  • Lee, Myeong-Hui (Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate school of Korea University)
  • Published : 2006.11.30

Abstract

Mathematical creativity has been confused with general creativity or mathematical problem solving ability in many studies. Also, it is considered as a special talent that only a few mathematicians and gifted students could possess. However, this paper revisited the mathematical creativity from a mathematics educator's point of view and attempted to redefine its definition. This paper proposes a model of creativity in school mathematics. It also proposes that the basis for mathematical creativity is in the understanding of basic mathematical concept and structure.

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