How to introduce historically the normal distribution in engineering education: a classroom experiment

Autores: Mónica Blanco Abellán , Marta Ginovart Gisbert
Localización: International journal of mathematical education in science and technology, ISSN 0020-739X, Vol. 41, Nº. 1, 2010, págs. 19-30
Idioma: inglés
DOI: 10.1080/00207390903060628
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Resumen
- Little has been explored with regard to introducing historical aspects in the undergraduate statistics classroom in engineering studies. This article focuses on the design, implementation and assessment of a specific activity concerning the introduction of the normal probability curve and related aspects from a historical dimension. Following a teaching-learning approach inspired by history, this idea was put into practice at an engineering school. For this purpose a historical module on the normal curve elaborated by Katz and Michalowicz [V.J. Katz and K.D. Michalowicz (eds.), Historical Modules for the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics, The Mathematical Association of America, Washington, 2005] was adapted to develop different aspects of the topic. Since the activity fostered cross-curricular competences, it was designed in keeping with the guidelines of the European Higher Education Area.