Mathematics in Historical Context provides the historical background to the development of mathematics. It can be used as a supplemental text to a history of mathematics course, or even as a stand-alone history text.
This book: Informs you how to analyze vocabulary for use Presents a sentence with word and a context they are easily understood Offers a half sentence to be completed that tests your understanding of meaning and use Invites you to construct your own sentence from your own ideas or imagined context Activates your memory and ability to use the language through paraphrasing; that is, giving you sentences to write using the words Gives you a chance to think through the language by answering a word puzzle by yourself or in conversation with others Provides the opportunity to improve your knowledge and expertise through spelling, pronunciation, revision and extension exercises.
Understanding spoken English Book Two (only audio)
The 'Understanding Spoken English - a focus on everyday language in context' series is an excellent English teaching resource designed to help students of English understand spoken language as it is encountered in everyday business and social situations in English speaking environments around the world.
A humanist educational model can be defined as a system in which human values, dignity, reason and fulfilment in harmony with nature predominates. By contrast, the present system is based on utilitarian values to transform knowledge into commodities. Within this context we see the dehumanization of our children, young people and students.
By the late 20th century, there were more female than male students of higher education, but women remained underrepresented at the higher levels of educational leadership and training. This volume covers everything from historical and cultural context and gender theory to women in the curriculum and as faculty and administrators.
