Which Mathematics for the Information Society?

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2009

Authors

Ferreira, JF (Author) Other; Mendes, A (Author) Other; Backhouse, R (Author) Other; Barbosa, LS (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: TEACHING FORMAL METHODS, PROCEEDINGS

Pages: 39-+

2nd International Conference on Teaching Formal Methods

Eindhoven, NETHERLANDS, NOV 02-06, 2009

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-007-RTN

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-04912-5_4

Abstract (EN): MathIS is a new project that aims to reinvigorate secondary-school mathematics by exploiting insights of the dynamics of algorithmic problem solving. This paper describes the main ideas that underpin the project. In summary, we propose a central role for formal logic, the development of a calculational style of reasoning, the emphasis on the algorithmic nature of mathematics, and the promotion of self-discovery by the students. These ideas are discussed and the case is made, through a number of examples that show the teaching style that we want to introduce, for their relevance in shaping mathematics training for the years to come. In our opinion, the education of software engineers that work effectively with formal methods and mathematical abstractions should start before university and would benefit from the ideas discussed here.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 3