数学史的教育价值愈来愈受到教育界重视和认可。数学发展史上的问题与问题解决作为数学史的重要组成部分,具有重要的教育功能。其功能包括:激发学生的学习兴趣,改变学生的数学观;了解丰富的社会文化信息,加强学生的数学文化修养;展现解题方法的演变;体现深刻的数学思想方法等等。这些功能对于寓数学史于数学教育的实践具有一定的借鉴和指导意义。
The educational value of the history of mathematics is admitted by the whole educational field. Problems and problem-solving as an important part in the history of mathematics has important educational functions, These functions include: inspiring students' study interests, changing students' mathematical concept, understanding abundant social and cultural information, strengthening students' culture on mathematics, showing the change in problem-sOlving methods, and demonstrating deep mathematical thoughts. These functions play a reference and directing role in the HPM.