• Communications of Mathematical Education
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• v.24 no.3
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• pp.831-842
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• 2010

In this study, in order to use history of mathematics effectively, we investigate the pre-service teachers' perceptions about utilizing history of mathematics. As a result, we must introduce history of mathematics will be able to apply concretely in class to the pre-service teachers. And We must provide the method which is various will be able to apply history of mathematics in class to the pre-service teachers enough. Also, We must provide the instance which relates in utilizing history of mathematics to pre-service teachers enough.

• Education of Primary School Mathematics
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• v.10 no.1 s.19
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• pp.57-70
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• 2007

This study is aimed at the improvement of the teaching mathematics via the use of the mathematical history based on the learning stages which are understanding the problem, seeking after and solving the problem, application and development, and understanding the homeworks. General questions of this study are as follows according to the purpose of this study: First, we develop materials to use the teaching and learning stages which are understanding the problem, seeking after and solving the problem, application and development, and understanding the homeworks. Second, we search the effective methods for using materials which are developed in this study. Third, we apply materials to the teaching and learning mathematics. To answer the problems, 1 class students of the 4th grade in Gwangju participated in this study. Teaching and learning which uses mathematical history based on the learning stages is performed. The following results were obtained in this research. First, the teaching and learning using materials which is related to mathematical history is effective in improvement of students' mathematical ability. Second, the teaching and learning using material which is related to mathematics history is effective in improvement of students' mathematical attitude. In special, mathematical attitude of students who are involved in learning using materials which is related to mathematical history is more positive than that of general students using traditional teaching methods. Lastly, generalization of newly developed materials should be done to get more development and upgrade.

• Communications of Mathematical Education
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• v.17
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• pp.115-126
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• 2003

수학사는 수학적 사실이나 수학자에 대한 연대기적 나열만을 의미하는 것은 아니다. 수학사에서는 수학적 개념들, 정리들, 연구 방법의 발생, 축적, 그리고 발전에 대한 폭넓은 견해를 접할 수 있다. 특히, 수학사에서 접할 수 있는 수학 문제해결의 다양한 방법은 수학 교수-학습 과정에서 교사의 올바른 교수학적 선택을 위한 중요한 기초 자료가 될 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 그리스의 수학자 아르키메데스가 구의 부피를 구하기 위해 사용했던 공학적 문제해결 방법을 살펴보고, 공학적 방법의 활용에 관련된 수학적 기초를 살펴보고, 공학적 문제해결 방법을 중등학교 수학 영재교육에 활용할 수 있는 가능성을 모색할 것이다.

• Communications of Mathematical Education
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• v.10
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• pp.271-282
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• 2000

수학과가 없는 대학에서 대학수학을 가르치는데 여러 가지 어려운 점들을 Math-Club을 이용하여 해결하고, 또한 그들을 활용하여 수학에 대한 관심을 고조시키며 수학에 자신감을 상실한 학생들을 지도하도록 한다. 그리고 Math-Club은 수학 학습 이외의 대학생활과 앞으로 사회에 진출하여 활동하는데 유익한 정보를 제공하며, 더불어 사는 사회의 구성원으로서 Math-Club이 좋은 배경과 힘이 됨을 알게 한다.

• Journal for History of Mathematics
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• v.17 no.3
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• pp.73-92
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• 2004

The paper surveys various attempts to use the concept of 'fundamental ideas' -Bruner's concept- as a tool for organizing mathematics teaching and research in mathematics education. One of the characteristics of fundamental ideas in mathematics is their correspondence to the history of mathematics; therefore in forming out contents and methods in mathematics education, the history of mathematics may be serve as an interesting aspect. It is demonstrated by the example of mean values.

• Communications of Mathematical Education
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• v.18 no.1 s.18
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• pp.137-155
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• 2004

현실적 수학교육은 탐구학습, 열린학습 등을 통해 수학적 사고력, 문제해결력을 신장하려는 최근의 수학교육의 방향에 걸맞는 새로운 교수${\cdot}$학습 방법의 하나로 주목받고 있다. 이에 따라 본 연구에서는 고등학교 확률과 통계 영역에서 현실적 수학교육을 적용하기 위한 문맥을 개발하였다. 이 문맥들은 수학사, 자연 및 사회 현상, 실생활의 상황, 타 교과에서의 활용 상황 등 다양한 분야에서 고등학교 2${\sim}$2학년 수준에 알맞게 개발되었다.

• Journal for History of Mathematics
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• v.20 no.1
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• pp.57-72
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• 2007

Recently, dissection puzzles such as pentominoes have been used in mathematics education. But they are not actively applicable as a tool of problem solving or introducing mathematical concepts since researches about the historical background and developments of mathematical applications of such puzzles have not been effectively accomplished. In this article, in order to use pentominoes in mathematical teaming effectively, we first investigate geometric problems related to dissection puzzles and the historic background of development of pentominoes. And then we collect and classify data related to pentomino activities which can be applicable to mathematics classes based on the 7th elementary school national curriculum. Finally, we suggest several basic materials and directions to develop more systematic learning materials about pentominoes.

• Journal for History of Mathematics
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• v.19 no.4
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• pp.31-62
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• 2006

In this article, the theoretical basis of applying mathematical his tory in lessons is inquired in various educational aspects. It also covers the psychological genetic principle, mainly concerning the childish development and states that it has to be compatible with the historico-genetic principle, which is suggested mainly concerning the development of data. In addition, it evolves the arguments about the meaning of mathematical history in math lessons based on the mentioned aspects besides that in ordinary math lessons. Next, the link between the apply of mathematical history and education for gifted children is examined. Last, cases of mathematic history applied to mathematic education is suggested mainly concerning the understanding of differential concepts.

• Communications of Mathematical Education
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• v.20 no.3 s.27
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• pp.343-359
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• 2006

The purpose of this research is to study the effect of using teaching materials related to the chapter on the mathematical history of sequence and to propose practical ways for teachers to use the materials in class. This study will show how to employ mathematical history to illustrate the practical use of mathematics, arouse students' interest, and improve the understanding of mathematics of students who are not interested in mathematics.

• Communications of Mathematical Education
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• v.13 no.2
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• pp.457-475
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• 2002

수학사를 통해 볼 때 눈금 없는 자와 컴퍼스를 이용한 작도 가능성의 문제는 여러 면에서 의미가 있었다. 종이 접기는 수학과는 무관하게 나름대로 많은 흥미를 끌어 왔다. 그러나 종이 접기가 기하학적 작도와 흥미 있는 관련이 있음이 알려지면서 수학적으로도 연구되었고 더 나아가 수학 학습에의 유의미한 활용 가능성이 제안되었다. 본 글에서는 종이 접기에서 괄목할 만한 수학적 성질을 고전적인 작도 가능성의 문제와 다항식의 거듭 제곱근에 의한 가해성 등과 관련하여 고찰한다. 또, 초 ${\cdot}$ 중등 학교에서 활용 가능한 가상의 수업 프로토콜도 제시한다.