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SANCHEZ B, Clara Helena. History as a didactic resource: the case of Elements by Euclids. Rev. Fac. Cienc. Tecnol. [online]. 2012, n.32, pp.71-92. ISSN 0121-3814.

In mid- 20th century the introduction of modern Mathematics in primary and high-school curricula privileged Algebra and set theory over Geometry. This oversight has created deep consequences in the mathematical formation of our students. Nowadays this situation has seriously led to study the role Geometry plays in the education of our children and young people. Thus, many proposals have been offered to solve the problem of how to teach geometry at these levels. One of the proposals offered is the use of the history of mathematics to improve the teaching mathematics, since its history allows valuing and understanding of the origin of mathematical concepts and the vicissitudes they had undergone up to the consolidated form we know them today. In particular, I highlight the importance of the Opus Dei of Elements by Euclid, which we can find didactical tools to learn geometry, algebra and number theory. In this paper I present some tools about Elements useful for teaching and learning of geometry.

Palabras clave : History of Mathematics; Geometry; Elements by Euclid; didactic of Mathematics.

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