The writing of Mathematics textbooks in the 1920's: the case of Saverio Cristofaro

Abstract

The mathematics' teacher from the Complementary School, attached
to the Normal School of São Paulo, Saverio Cristofaro, published in 1929 his
book "How to learn Mathematics". On the book's advertisement, The National
Editor Company – Companhia Editora Nacional - announces that it is the first
work that contemplates the reform approved by the congregation of the Pedro II
School in that same year. At the presentation of his book, though it affirms that
the text is in according to the new reform. The author explains it is the result of
his personal experiences in fifteen years teaching. In this article, we observe to
understand the Saverio Cristofaro teacher's position which privileges the
practice in his writing works.