The Historical Development of Geometry as a Tool to Examine the Transition Problem

Session Submission Type: Individual Session

Description for Program

We describe a case study of a seminar designed to address the transition from school to university mathematics. The seminar relied on the thesis that broaching differing natures of school and university mathematics will support students during the transition.

Sub Unit

• Mathematics Content, Processes, and Practices

Lead Presenter

• Kathleen Clark, Florida State University

Co-Presenter

• Ingo Witzke, University of Siegen, Germany