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Multimedia Battery for Assessment of Cognitive and Basic Skills in Mathematics (BM-PROMA)
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[Polytechnicians or mathmaticians?]
1Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educaqo da UFES, Rua José Teixeira, 1400/901, Bairro Santa Lucia, 29055-310, Vitória - ES - Brasil. circe@npd.ufes.br
Historia, Ciencias, Saude--Manguinhos
|May 31, 2007
Summary
This study highlights the foundational mathematics research in Brazil, led by polytechnical pioneers. It details their contributions and academic affiliations, distinguishing between positivist and non-positivist thinkers.
Area of Science:
- Mathematics
- History of Science
Background:
- Early mathematics research in Brazil originated from individuals with polytechnical backgrounds.
- These pioneers were instrumental in establishing research in military Schools, Polytechnic institutions, and philosophy faculties.
Observation:
- The study focuses on eleven key figures in early Brazilian mathematics.
- Biographical information and significant contributions of these pioneers are presented.
Findings:
- The research identifies mathematicians who were either sympathetic to positivism or not.
- Their work was conducted within military, polytechnical, and emerging philosophy faculties.
Implications:
- Understanding the historical development of mathematics in Brazil.
- Recognizing the influence of philosophical leanings on early scientific endeavors in Brazil.
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