On the Production of Mathematical Knowledge in Central and Southern Africa

On the Production of Mathematical Knowledge in Central and Southern Africa PDF Author: Paulus Gerdes
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Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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On the Production of Mathematical Knowledge in Central and Southern Africa

On the Production of Mathematical Knowledge in Central and Southern Africa PDF Author: Paulus Gerdes
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Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Researching Mathematics Education in South Africa

Researching Mathematics Education in South Africa PDF Author: Renuka Vithal
Publisher: HSRC Press
ISBN: 9780796920478
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 374

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Reflecting on the theoretical and ideological work that has contributed to the growth of mathematics education research in South Africa, this study provides a historical analysis of forces that have changed and shaped mathematics curricula over the years. The themes researched and explored include radical pedagogy, progressive classroom practices, ethnomathematics, and South African mathematics education research within both its local and international contexts.

History of Mathematics in Africa: 1986-1999

History of Mathematics in Africa: 1986-1999 PDF Author: Paulus Gerdes
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 110511807X
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 481

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What Mathematics from Africa?

What Mathematics from Africa? PDF Author: Giandomenico Sica
Publisher: Polimetrica s.a.s.
ISBN: 8876990232
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 111

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Mathematics in African History and Cultures

Mathematics in African History and Cultures PDF Author: Paulus Gerdes
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1430315377
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 432

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This volume constitutes an updated version of the bibliography published in 2004 by the African Mathematical Union. The African Studies Association attributed the original edition a 'ÂÂspecial mention'ÂÂ in the 2006 Conover-Porter Award competition. The book contains over 1600 bibliographic entries. The appendices contain additional bibliographic information on (1) mathematicians of the Diaspora, (2) publications by Africans on the history of mathematics outside Africa, (3) time-reckoning and astronomy in African history and cultures, (4) string figures in Africa, (5) examples of books published by African mathematicians, (6) board games in Africa, (7) research inspired by geometric aspects of the 'ÂÂsona'ÂÂ tradition. The book concludes with several indices (subject, country, region, author, ethnographic and linguistic, journal, mathematicians). Professor Jan Persens of the University of the Western Cape (South Africa) and president of the African Mathematical Union (2000-2004) wrote the preface.

African Doctorates in Mathematics

African Doctorates in Mathematics PDF Author:
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1430318678
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 385

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This volume presents a catalogue of over 2000 doctoral theses by Africans in all fields of mathematics, including applied mathematics, mathematics education and history of mathematics. The introduction contains information about distribution by country, institutions, period, and by gender, about mathematical density, and mobility of mathematicians. Several appendices are included (female doctorate holders, doctorates in mathematics education, doctorates awarded by African universities to non-Africans, doctoral theses by non-Africans about mathematics in Africa, activities of African mathematicians at the service of their communities). Paulus Gerdes compiled the information in his capacity of Chairman of the African Mathematical Union Commission for the History of Mathematics in Africa (AMUCHMA). The book contains a preface by Mohamed Hassan, President of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) and Executive Director of the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS). (383 pp.)

History of Mathematics in Africa: 2000-2011

History of Mathematics in Africa: 2000-2011 PDF Author: Paulus Gerdes
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105141004
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 450

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Women, Art and Geometry in Southern Africa

Women, Art and Geometry in Southern Africa PDF Author: Paulus Gerdes
Publisher: Africa Research and Publications
ISBN:
Category : Decoration and ornament
Languages : en
Pages : 264

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The main objective of the book is to call attention to some mathematical ideas incorporated in the patterns invented by women in Southern Africa. An appreciation of these mathematical traditions may lead to their preservation, revival and development. Use of female art traditional forms has implications in the field of mathematics education.

Visualisation and Epistemological Access to Mathematics Education in Southern Africa

Visualisation and Epistemological Access to Mathematics Education in Southern Africa PDF Author: Marc Schäfer
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000859088
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 229

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This book demonstrates that using visualisation processes in mathematics education can help to enhance teaching and learning and bridge the inequality gap that exists between well-resourced and under-resourced schools in Southern Africa. Drawing on classroom research conducted in the Southern African region, it examines how epistemological access in a context of gross inequality can be constructively addressed by providing research-based solutions and recommendations. The book outlines the visualisation process as an integral but often overlooked process of mathematics teaching and learning. It goes beyond the traditional understanding of visualisation processes such as picture forming and using tools and considers visualisation processes that are semiotic in nature and includes actions such as gestures in combination with language. It adds value to the visualisation in mathematics education research discourse and deliberation in Africa. With a unique focus on Southern Africa and open avenues for further research and collaboration in the region, it will be a highly relevant reading for researchers, academics and post-graduate students of mathematics education, comparative education and social justice education.

The Language Issue in the Teaching of Mathematics in South Africa

The Language Issue in the Teaching of Mathematics in South Africa PDF Author: Lindiwe Tshuma
Publisher: African Sun Media
ISBN: 1928480977
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 320

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The book is the result of a five-year project that culminated (within the first three years) in doctoral research interrogating language competency for meaningful mathematics instruction at upper primary level conducted at University of Stellenbosch in 2017; and this book in the succeeding two years. The initial research project received countrywide coverage in several South African media outlets including Times Live and Radio 2000.