In this paper, we study the motives of the New Math reformers in Western Europe from the perspective of the ideas behind the moral commitment of mathematicians and their conviction that mathematics could improve the quality of life.
Language: english
Keywords: New Math; history of math education; teacher training; 1945–1975
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