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Mathematics in Science: The Role of the History of Science in Communicating the Significance of Mathematical Formalism in Science

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1992-03-01

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de Berg, Kevin

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https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00430211

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Peer Reviewed

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Abstract

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. © 1992 Kluwer Academic Publishers.

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Keywords

Mathematical Formalism , Physical Science , Female Participation , Historical Profile , Mathematical Component

Citation

de Berg, K. C. (1992). Mathematics in science: The role of the history of science in communicating the significance of mathematical formalism in science. Science and Education, 1(1), 77–87. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00430211

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Science and Education

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0926-7220

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Science & Mathematics

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