Integration of Mathematics History into Junior Middle School Education: A Pedagogical Approach to Enhance Mathematical Literacy

Abstract

The integration of the history of mathematics into junior middle school mathematics education represents a significant focus of international research in mathematics and education. The mathematics curriculum standards for compulsory education have emphasized the importance of incorporating the history of mathematics, aiming to gradually integrate it into the mathematics classroom. However, in the practical implementation of junior middle school mathematics education, the effective combination of the history of mathematics with teaching methodologies remains largely unexplored. This article explores the integration of junior middle school mathematics education and the history of mathematics, aiming to provide classroom teaching recommendations for teachers and promote the formation of students’ mathematical literacy.