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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Descriptor
Geometry1
Interdisciplinary Approach1
Mathematics Instruction1
Physics1
Proof (Mathematics)1
Secondary Education1
Source
Canadian Journal of Science,…1
Author
DeBruyn, Ysbrand1
Hanna, Gila1
Jahnke, H. Niels1
Lomas, Dennis1
Publication Type
Guides - Classroom - Teacher1
Journal Articles1
Reports - Research1
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Teaching Mathematical Proofs That Rely on Ideas from Physics.
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Hanna, Gila; Jahnke, H. Niels; DeBruyn, Ysbrand; Lomas, Dennis – Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, 2001
Describes empirical research into the effectiveness of using concepts and principles of physics in the teaching of geometrical proofs. Demonstrates, tentatively, that proofs from physics could be a viable addition to the mathematics curriculum. (Author/MM)
Descriptors: Geometry, Interdisciplinary Approach, Mathematics Instruction, Physics