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Mathematics in science: The role of the history of science in communicating the significance of mathematical formalism in science

✍ Scribed by Kevin C. Berg

Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Year
1992
Tongue
English
Weight
637 KB
Volume
1
Category
Article
ISSN
0926-7220

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✦ Synopsis

The use of a historical profile for illustrating the significance of the mathematical components of a scientific law is discussed in this paper. Such an approach addresses the need for the purposive use of scientific laws rather than the blind substitutionary procedures characteristic of most problem-solvers. The approach has the potential for increasing female participation in the physical sciences because of its reliance on learning modes favourable to female participation.

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