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ERIC Number: EJ672138
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0025-5769
Felix Klein and the NCTM's Standards: A Mathematician Considers Mathematics Education.
McComas, Kim Krusen
Mathematics Teacher, v93 n8 p714-17 Nov 2000
Discusses the parallels between Klein's position at the forefront of a movement to reform mathematics education and that of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' (NCTM) Standards. Draws a picture of Klein as an important historical figure who saw equal importance in studying pure mathematics, applying mathematics, and teaching mathematics. (KHR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Functions (Mathematics), Geometry, Interdisciplinary Approach, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Models, Mathematicians, Mathematics History, Mathematics Instruction, Measurement, Secondary Education, Standards
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Note: Focus issue: History.