Abstract

At the ICME 2012 Conference, history of mathematics (HM) in maths education was specifically discussed in several contexts: one of the 37 Topic Study Groups (chaired by W.S. Horng and R. Chorlay); one discussion group on “Uses of History of Mathematics in School (Pupils aged 6–13)” (organised by B. Smestad); one regular lecture on “History, Application, and Philosophy of Mathematics in Mathematics Education: Accessing and Assessing Student’s Overview & Judgment” (by U. Jankvist); and one general presentation of The HPM international study group, among the organizations affiliated with the ICMI. A parallel TSG dealt with the history of mathematics teaching and learning (chaired by K. Bjarnadottir and F. Furinghetti).

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