Math Talks

Role of Axiomatization in Mathematics & Mathematics Education

Abstract:

Various functions of axiomatization as a typical mathematical process are analysed and discussed. A distinction is made between descriptive and constructive axiomatization. This distinction is also applied to mathematics teaching and a case is made out for a more extensive use of descriptive axiomatization in our teaching.

Speaker: Dr. Michael de Villiers

When: Thursday, February 28, 12:30pm. - 1:45p.m.

Where: CL 2003

Coffee and cookies will be served as always.