International Journal of New Developments in Education, 2023, 5(17); doi: 10.25236/IJNDE.2023.051702.
Wei Haiyan1,2, Mohd Faizal Nizam Lee bin Abdullah1
1Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjong Malim, Malaysia
2College of Teacher Education, Taishan University, Tai’an, China
This study aims to investigate and analyze the level of knowledge of history of mathematics and the implementation of historical mathematical education among pre-service primary school mathematics teachers, as well as their attitudes and views towards historical mathematical education. Data was collected through a questionnaire survey and analyzed using SPSS statistical software to conclude that the level of knowledge of history of mathematics among pre-service primary teachers is generally low and the implementation of historical mathematical education is not sufficient. Finally, some relevant suggestions are put forward. This study has practical significance for promoting the development of elementary mathematics education in China and improving the literacy of pre-service primary school mathematics teachers.
History of mathematics; Mathematics teaching; Pre-service primary school mathematics teachers
Wei Haiyan, Mohd Faizal Nizam Lee bin Abdullah. Investigation and Analysis of Pre-service Primary School Mathematics Teachers' Knowledge of History of Mathematics. International Journal of New Developments in Education (2023) Vol. 5, Issue 17: 6-17. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJNDE.2023.051702.
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