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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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avondale-bepress.context-key25829151
avondale-bepress.submission-pathsci_math_papers/123
avondale.affiliatede Berg, Kevin
avondale.facultyScience
avondale.reporting.isPeerReviewedPeer Reviewed
avondale.reporting.versionPublished Version
dc.contributor.authorde Berg, Kevin C.
dc.date.accessioned2023-11-01T00:34:15Z
dc.date.available2023-11-01T00:34:15Z
dc.date.issued1992-03-01
dc.date.submitted2021-11-08T19:52:28Z
dc.description.abstract<p>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.</p>
dc.identifier.citation<p>de Berg, K. C. (1992). Mathematics in science: The role of the history of science in communicating the significance of mathematical formalism in science. <em>Science and Education, 1</em>(1),<strong> </strong>77–87. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00430211</p>
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1007/BF00430211
dc.identifier.issn0926-7220
dc.identifier.urihttps://research.avondale.edu.au/handle/1897/25829151
dc.language.isoen_us
dc.relation.ispartofScience and Education
dc.rights<p>Due to copyright restrictions this article is unavailable for download.</p>
dc.subjectMathematical Formalism
dc.subjectPhysical Science
dc.subjectFemale Participation
dc.subjectHistorical Profile
dc.subjectMathematical Component
dc.titleMathematics in Science: The Role of the History of Science in Communicating the Significance of Mathematical Formalism in Science
dc.typeJournal Article

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