Research in Mathematical Education (한국수학교육학회지시리즈D:수학교육연구)

Korean Society of Mathematical Education (한국수학교육학회)
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Integrating History of Mathematics in Teaching Cartesian Coordinate Plane: A Lesson Study

  • MENDOZA, Jay-R M. (De La Salle University) ;
  • ALEGARIO, Joan Marie T. (De La Salle University) ;
  • BLANCO, Miguel G. (De La Salle University) ;
  • De TORRES, Reynold (De La Salle University) ;
  • IGAY, Roselyn B. (De La Salle University) ;
  • ELIPANE, Levi E. (De La Salle University)
  • Received : 2015.09.12
  • Accepted : 2016.03.29
  • Published : 2016.03.31
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Abstract

The History of Mathematics (HOM) was integrated in teaching the Cartesian Coordinate Plane (CCP) to Grade Seven learners of Moonwalk National High School using Lesson Study. After the lesson was taught, there were three valuable issues emerged: (1) HOM is a Springboard and/or a Medium of Motivation in Teaching CCP; (2) The History of CCP Opened a Wider Perspective about Its Real-life Application in the Modern World (3) Integration of History Developed a Sense of Purpose and an Appreciation of Mathematics Among Learners. Feedbacks solicited from the learners showed that they have understanding of the importance of studying Mathematics after they learned the life and contributions of Rene Descartes to Mathematics. Hence, integration of history plays a vital role in developing positive attitudes among learners towards Math.

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