This paper concerns the teaching of mathematics for future engineers, focusing on the theme of trigonometry. We claim that the use of trigonometry in engineering courses requires different kinds of connections: connecting different domains, different concepts, frames and registers. We use here the concept of connectivity, developed in the frame of e-textbooks analysis, to analyse online courses for future engineers in France. We evidence that these courses propose some connections; but their connectivity is not developed enough to meet the requirements of engineering courses.
Publié le : 2018-04-05
Classification:
Connectivity,
Teaching and learning of specific topics in university mathematics,
The role of digital and other resources in university mathematics education,
Teaching and learning of mathematics in other fields,
Mathematics for engineers,
[SHS.EDU]Humanities and Social Sciences/Education,
[MATH.MATH-HO]Mathematics [math]/History and Overview [math.HO]
@article{hal-01849973,
author = {Gueudet, Ghislaine and Qu\'er\'e, Pierre-Vincent},
title = {``Making connections'' in the mathematics courses for engineers: the example of online resources for trigonometry},
journal = {HAL},
volume = {2018},
number = {0},
year = {2018},
language = {en},
url = {http://dml.mathdoc.fr/item/hal-01849973}
}
Gueudet, Ghislaine; Quéré, Pierre-Vincent. “Making connections” in the mathematics courses for engineers: the example of online resources for trigonometry. HAL, Tome 2018 (2018) no. 0, . http://gdmltest.u-ga.fr/item/hal-01849973/