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ERIC Number: EJ672128
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0025-5769
The Mathematics of Levi ben Gershon.
Simonson, Shai
Mathematics Teacher, v93 n8 p659-63 Nov 2000
Describes the history of the 14th-century mathematician and some samples of his work with word problems. Introduces ways of using historically original sources as a way to interest students and teach mathematics. (KHR)
Descriptors: Learning Strategies, Mathematicians, Mathematics History, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary Education, Student Interests, Student Motivation, Teaching Methods, Word Problems (Mathematics)
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Note: Focus issue: History.