Mathematics Education at West Point: The First Hundred Years

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Mathematics Education at West Point: The First Hundred Years

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https://old.maa.org/press/periodicals/convergence/mathematics-educatio...

Publisher:

Mathematical Association of America

Description: In 1834, the Committee on Military Affairs at the United States Military Academy at West Point was unequivocal in their support for mathematics, noting that "Mathematics is the study which forms the foundation of the course of study at the United States Military Academy". This fine piece of research by V. Frederick Rickey and Amy Shell-Gellasch looks at the first hundred years of mathematics education at West Point, offered as part of the Convergence magazine published by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). Following a brief introduction, the piece takes a close look at the role of mathematics education during the early years of West Point, and then moves on to examine the use of various mathematics textbooks and principles during the next century. It's an engaging read, and one can imagine that this article could be used in any number of educational history or mathematics education courses.

LC Classification:

Education -- History of education -- Biography -- By region or country -- America -- United States -- General
Military science -- Military science (General) -- Military education and training -- By region or country -- America -- United States -- United States. Military Academy, West Point
Naval science -- Naval science (General) -- Naval education -- By region or country -- United States -- United States. Naval Academy, Annapolis -- History and general works on the Naval Academy
Science -- Mathematics -- History

GEM Subject:

Mathematics
Mathematics -- Instructional issues
Social studies
Social studies -- United States history
Mathematics -- History

Key Concept:

Mathematics
Mathematics -- Algebra
Mathematics -- Calculus

Resource Type:

Reference Material

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Rights:

The Mathematical Association of America

Access Rights:

Free access

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