A History of Mathematics Course to Develop Prospective Secondary Mathematics Teachers' Knowledge for Teaching

Abstract

The authors describe ways in which a history of mathematics course can help prospective teachers of mathematics develop knowledge they will need for teaching. The types of knowledge include content knowledge of mathematics, knowledge of mathematics for teaching, and pedagogical knowledge.

Keywords:

• History of mathematics
• pedagogical content knowledge
• knowledge of mathematics for teaching
• secondary teachers
• pedagogical knowledge

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The authors express appreciation to Dr. Kathy Clark, Florida State University, for helping to conceptualize the development of this course.