‘Infinity-based thinking’ in the primary classroom: a case for its inclusion in the curriculum

摘要: In this paper, we list some of the areas Australian curriculum that have links with concept infinity. We do in order to promote a discussion about what aspects infinity should become familiar primary teachers. From our viewpoint, has connections Algebra, Art, Geometry and Measurement, Probability, Science Technology is an essential ingredient teaching mathematics school. This work was first motivated by concern for many young children, appears be mysterious mythical (see Pehkonen Hannula 2006 based on survey 300 students aged from 11 14 years old), but there no reason why case. Then, as looked further into curriculum, saw closely linked both secondary understanding could improve students’ learning number topics. organise paper considering nature four sections following infinity, note are important parts fundamentally affected way. these sections, discuss places where collateral convergence critical certain Geometry, Number (decimals measurement), Algebra Probability. These followed relevance concepts might worthwhile teachers know help their search knowledge gain deeper specific topics curriculum.