Examples of admissible simplification of mathematical theories

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is simplification of some mathematical theories for the needs of school education.

Design/methodology/approach

This work is a result of long‐lasting regular observations of extra‐curriculum classes with primary school pupils. This research is based on some maxima given in a paper written by Zvonkin.

Findings

This work gives examples of simplified math models that satisfy the claimed concept, accompanied with the set of problems attainable for primary school pupils.

Originality/value

This work represents a set of criteria, with the guidance of which, any mathematician would be capable of creating a set of problems that would lead the pupils into the area of his research not as observers, but as participants.

Citation

Aleksenko, A. and Lakshtanov, E. (2011), "Examples of admissible simplification of mathematical theories", Kybernetes, Vol. 40 No. 9/10, pp. 1523-1529. https://doi.org/10.1108/03684921111169521