Professional paper
THE SCIENTIFIC APPROACH TO TEACHING MATH
Zdravko Kurnik
; Prirodoslovno-matematički fakultet, Sveučilište u Zagrebu
Abstract
Modern math teaching methodology offers various possibilities for solving the problem of involving students in independent and research work, it develops their problem solving skills and develops their creative thinking processes and skills. One of those possibilities is in the area of scientifi c framework. The foundation of a scientifi c framework is the principle of science and scientifi c research methods. The article describes science in various segments of math teaching starting with the nature of math to mathematical tasks as an important method in shaping the system of basic mathematical knowledge, abilities and habits in students. In the end, some drawbacks in math teaching are mentioned which occur due to the inappropriate treatment of science in the teaching process.
Keywords
math; teaching math; scientifi c approach; the science principle; mathematical concept; theorem; problem – task
Hrčak ID:
34802
URI
Publication date:
29.12.2008.
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