Abstract
Mathematics education in Hong Kong went through various stages of development under the period of British colonial rule for more than a century. Though modern ideas from the West were influential, they were blended with Chinese tradition and local pragmatism, and a localized mathematics curriculum was then eventually consolidated. This was a result of a careful striking of balance between laissez-faire and direct control. Looking back on such historical developments, one may gain insights into the issues induced by the current trend of managerialism and performativity.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 119-125 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | BSHM Bulletin Journal of the British Society for the History of Mathematics |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 2 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2012 |
