EDCP 442 Course Reflection

Reflecting back on this course, it has been one of my favourite courses taken in my entire university career. I feel as though the interactive lectures and engaging history lessons were very fun. 

 I really enjoyed learning different methods of solving mathematical problems and different ways of conceptualizing mathematics. Specifically, when looking at how the Egyptians went about completing multiplication and division, I was in shock because growing up we were only taught a select few methods, and any new method or perspective is very counter-intuitive, thus, learning the Egyptian method was critical in widening my scope on how important the history of mathematics is.

 Egyptian mathematics continued to resonate with me, I also really enjoyed learning about regula falsi and the method of false position, and how its expansions give real intuition into modern day algebra. For me, to think of a world without the existence of algebra is absurd and thus reading about Ahmes and regula falsi enabled me to think about solving mathematical problems differently with more tools to use.

 EDCP 442 taught me many lessons about the history of math, additionally, the course taught me to really appreciate history more. Subsequently, after completing the final assignment of my short story, I feel as though I am equipped to pass on jewel moments in the history of math to my peers and those I meet in an engaging and memorable manner. 
I feel as though this course was taught amazingly, and the assignment structure enabled real learning that will stay with students forever. Therefore, I would not change anything about this course.

 I just want to thank you, Susan and Amanda, for providing a great course experience and an amazing semester. Please continue doing what you are doing with this course!

 Signing out!

 Jovan Choongh

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  1. Susan GerofskyDecember 26, 2019 at 2:42 PM

    Thanks for your comments, and glad that you enjoyed the course, Jovan! We really appreciate all the great contributions you made throughout the semester and your interesting insights.

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