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Anna Zofia Krygowska

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The article is a biography of A. Z. Krygowska (1904–1988) covering her school years, university studies and professional work as a teacher, teacher trainer, and scientist. The author emphasizes the great influence of A. Z. Krygowska's teaching experience on her interest and scientific work in the didactics of mathematics. Her most important achievements in the theory and practice of the teaching of mathematics are also presented.

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Nowecki, B.J. Anna Zofia Krygowska. Educ Stud Math 23, 123–137 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00588052

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