Date of Award
Fall 11-30-2025
Document Type
Thesis
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
December 2025
Department
Mathematics and Statistics
Degree Name
Master of Science in Teaching (MST)
Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]
Zvi Rosen
Abstract
There are many informational gaps in contemporary mathematics education. Students see the mathematical topics they are being taught as facts and procedures unrelated to each other or to themselves as mathematicians. Many ancient developments in the realm of mathematics are still relevant today, showcasing the needs that motivated their longstanding evolution. By including the stories behind the formulas in mathematics classrooms, students from diverse backgrounds can feel seen and connected to their education. The inclusion of the holistic background of mathematics cannot be nurtured in the classroom without buy-in on the parts of both students and instructors, as well as the education of the instructors so that they are able to successfully teach mathematics in a way that showcases the true value of the material.
Recommended Citation
Chilton-Carr, Colette, "HISTORICAL CONTEXT IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION: IMPROVING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND ACHIEVEMENT" (2025). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 183.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general/183