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July 18, 2011

Maths, laments and games

Maths teacher and student in the 16th century
Maths teacher and student in the 16th century by Nicolas Neufchâtel (Wikimedia Commons)

What does this picture tell us about the role of a Maths student in the XVI century ? Look at his eyes, his hands. Does he seem to have an active, engaging participation in the learning process? Is this quite different from our own experience as students some years ago?

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