Research On Vector In Senior High Schools Mathematics Curriculum

Vector has both algebraic and geometric characteristics. Its introduction into to senior high school curriculum, especially the introduction of the spatial vector, has exerted great influence upon the traditional educational modes and curriculum structure. Mathematic teachers have been greatly impressed by the influence.Through survey, interview and comparative research, this thesis analyses the necessity , applicability and significance of the introduction of vector into senior high school curriculum and also analyses the objective and content of vector in the curriculum in detail, emphasizing vector's importance and function as"tool"in the curriculum.What is more, this thesis makes a summary about the methods of solving mathematic problems with vector, compares and analyses the strengths and weaknesses of the traditional and vector means of problem-solving, dialectically analyses the position and function of the two and further discuss the influential factors in using vector to solve problems. The author hopes that this research will cause mathematic teachers to pay more attention to vector and thus make full use of it.At last, according to the analysis and comparative research , the paper reflects upon the position and function of vector in senior high school mathematic curriculum and offers several suggestions like associating practical issues, enhancing the learning of vector, etc, with the hope that the thesis can provide applicable suggestions to mathematic teaching and contribute to the promotion of the New Curriculum.