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Chin, Cynthia E. – PRIMUS, 2007
The history of Fermat's Last Theorem, recounted in the theatrical piece "Fermat's Last Tango," is a useful vehicle for introducing students to the variety of personalities, processes, and products involved in advanced mathematical investigation. The musical's accessible, informative, and positive portrayal of mathematicians and their work is…
Descriptors: High School Students, Teaching Methods, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematical Concepts