Besides taking one math history course at SFU, I don't have much knowledge about the history and people behind mathematics. I found this course refreshing as we looked at math through different perspectives and analyzed different approaches to solving math problems. Though I usually prefer to work alone, I particularly enjoyed the group projects in this course, working with my classmates to explore the history behind our current math content in the BC curriculum, as well as math art. I can see myself including bits of history as hooks to my lessons or even getting students to do some research on notable math concepts to explore deeper and encourage inquiry.
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