University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: History of Matrices
The University of St. Andrews allows you to look through the history of matrices.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Slates, Slide Rules and Software
Did you learn to calculate using a 7-foot-long slide rule? Did you learn about the properties of numbers using brightly colored Cuisenaire rods? Ever wonder who invented the graph paper you used in geometry class? Go back to the...
Mathigon
Mathigon: Math Foundations: Divisibility and Primes: The Distribution of Primes
This lesson focuses on the distribution of large prime numbers. It offers a calculator to check numbers for prime and a calculator that allows you to create prime numbers. It also provides the history of methods find the distribution of...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Magic of Vedic Math
There is more than one way to reach a correct answer in mathematics. Vedic math, an ancient Indian method, sidesteps traditional computations in a manner that provides a shortcut, while being fun to use and to learn. Gaurav Tekriwal...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Mathematics of History
What can mathematics say about history? From changes to language to the deadliness of wars, Jean-Baptiste Michel shows how digitized history is just starting to reveal deep underlying patterns. [4:26]
The History Cat
The History Cat: Islamic Science and Math
Describes the major accomplishments of Islamic civilizations in the fields of Science and Math, i.e., the Islamic calendar, astronomy calculations, windmills, irrigation with gears, and mathematical theories.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Johann Muller Regiomontanus
His work in geometry and trigonometry gave definition to many common terms that we know today.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Pi Day
Need some ideas for Pi Day on March 14th? You can get some great resources at this location. There are all kinds of links available.
Other
Mathedpage.org: Algebra Manipulatives: Comparison and History
This resource discusses the use of manipulatives in the study of Algebra. The author sees benefits in symbol manipulation to enrich understanding, in geometric interpretation strengthening the connection to other parts of mathematics,...
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Major Archaeological Sites: Tikal
Short history of the Tikal site. Check under the Research link for a Teacher Guide that could be used to study Mayan math and writing. Note that this site can also be viewed in Spanish.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: An Overview of Babylonian Mathematics
Information and examples of how the base 60 number system of the Babylonians worked in calculating problems similar to those we face today. Has a section comparing Pythagoras's theorem to Babylonian math.
University of Toronto (Canada)
Question Corner Scientific Notation in Everyday Life
A good explanation and short history of scientific notation. Includes some examples.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Mqed: Gasoline
The downloadable monograph examines the history and technology of gasoline.
PBS
Pbs Kids Afterschool Adventure!: Operation: Martha's Stem Stories Activity Plan
Welcome to Martha's STEM Stories! STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. You may already know that doing STEM means testing ideas, collecting data, making calculations, and drawing graphs and charts-but you...
Trinity College Dublin
The History of Mathematics: Roemer
A short biographical sketch of the life and work of Ole Roemer (1652-1719 CE). Identifies his scientific discoveries and contributions in astronomy.
Trinity College Dublin
The History of Mathematics: Young
A short sketch of the life and work of Thomas Young (1773-1829 CE). Traces early upbringing and education and his scientific discoveries and contributions.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Johann Peter Gustav Lejeune Dirichlet
A biography of Dirichlet's personal life and on his mathematical findings, mainly in calculus and number theory.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Eudoxus of Cnidus
This page provides an excellent biography of Eudoxus of Cnidus, an ancient Greek astronomer and mathematician. Discusses his life, travels, and contributions to the field of mathematics. Includes special links.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Edmund Halley
This site, which is provided for by the University of St. Andrews, gives a detailed history of the Halley family and Edmund Halley's life and contributions to science.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Nicomachus of Gerasa
Many people have used a multiplication table, but most are oblivious that Nicomachus made the first multiplication table in Greek text.
Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College: Development of Analysis on the Continent
This page of brief biographies taken from "A Short Account of the History of Mathematics," includes a paragraph on the life and work of Gabriel Cramer of "Cramer's Rule," fame.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Liu Hui
Today's mathematical proof is based on work by Hui. Read more on Hui's mathematical contributions.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Hypsicles of Alexandria
This mathematician is remembered for his work on regular polyhedra. You can find more about the works of Hypsicles and other mathematicians at this site.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Al Karaji
This mathematician contributed to many areas of mathematics, but most importantly he developed the formula to multiply exponents.
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