Abstract
Articles in the Arithmetic Teacher have stressed the use of the history of mathematics to enhance motivation in the elementary classroom (Cowie 1970; Jackson 1964; Kreitz and Flournoy 1960; Krulik 1980; Willerding 1954). The increased emphasis on other numeration systems in the “new math” produced several articles that encouraged teachers to include historical information about the development of the decimal system in their programs of study (Baker 1963; Delaney 1963; Fisher et al. 1963; Schaaf 1961; Young 1964). The rationale for including these topics was that they would help students appreciate the development of our number system and would stimulate interest, enthusiasm, and a better understanding of our civilization.
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