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Lynn Steen was a prominent mathematician known for his contributions to mathematics education and the history of mathematics. His research in mathematics education promoted innovative teaching methods, particularly in university mathematics. Professor Steen's academic career was marked by his passion for mathematics education and his dedication to global reform in the field.

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“Mathematics is the science of patterns.”

Mathematics Patterns

Book:Achieving Quantitative Literacy: An Urgent Challenge for Higher Education

Source: Achieving Quantitative Literacy: An Urgent Challenge for Higher Education

“Mathematics is often defined as the science of space and number . . . it was not until the recent resonance of computers and mathematics that a more apt definition became fully evident: mathematics is the science of patterns.”

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Author:Lynn Steen

“Philosophically, mathematics is not a part of science. Mathematics studies patterns, science studies nature”

Study Mathematics Patterns

Author:Lynn Steen

“Mathematics, in the common lay view, is a static discipline based on formulas...But outside the public view, mathematics continues to grow at a rapid rate...the guid to this growth is not calculation and formulas, but an open ended search for pattern.”

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Author:Lynn Steen

“What humans do with the language of mathematics is to describe patterns... To grow mathematically children must be exposed to a rich variety of patterns appropriate to their own lives through which they can see variety, regularity, and interconnections.”

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Author:Lynn Steen

“What humans do with the language of mathematics is to describe patterns.”

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Author:Lynn Steen

About the Author

Born: 1941
Died: June 21, 2015
Known for: Mathematician
Quotes: 9

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