Mathematical history tour

"Mathematics is the pen with which God has written the universe."

Galileo Galilei

Learning outcomes

You will:

• understand the development of the Hind

  "When( in subtraction) nothing is left over, then write a little circle so that the place does not remain empty." Al-Khwarizmi AD 825

  Your task and presentation

  Form teams of 3 people and give each person a role e.g.. Researcher, organiser, artist/presenter.

  Complete all of the tasks in the Mathematical task grid

  You will work together to display your new knowledge in the form of a presentation to your class, as well as either a poster, web page or Powerpoint presentation.

   

  u-Arabic number system

• know more about the historical development of number systems in different societies

• read and interpret numbers from different systems

• apply the Information Skills process to your research