PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Ed Online: Women in Math
Young scholars use technology to explore famous women in math.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Greece for Kids: Greek Alphabet and Letters
On this website, students learn about the Greek Alphabet of Ancient Greece. They can study the twenty-four letters plus numbers and mathematical symbols.
Curated OER
University of St Andrews: Mathematics Archive: Democritus of Abdera
This page provides an excellent biography of Democritus of Abdera, an ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician. Discusses his life, travels, and contributions to the fields of philosophy and, to an extent, mathematics.
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University of St Andrews: Mathematics Archive: Leonhard Euler
Lengthy biography of Euler that sets him in relationship with his contemporaries in mathematics and physics. Several quotes and pictures available, as well as links to relevant mathematical topics. A terrific site.
Curated OER
University of St Andrews: Mathematics Archive: William Jevons
Brief biographical entry on Jevons. Summarizes his contributions to mathematics and explains his invention of the "logical piano."
Curated OER
University of St Andrews: Mayan Mathematics
This site from the University of St. Andrews provides indepth information about the mathematics of the Mayan civilization, and shows just how advanced they were.
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.
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: Albert Girard
In trigonometry today, we use the abbreviations sin, cosine and tan. Girard was the first mathematician to use these abbreviations in his work.
Texas A&M University
Texas a & M University: Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans
A biography of Pythagoras, his school, his teachings, and the history of his approach to mathematics. Includes many formulas connected to Pythagoras.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Bernard Le Bouyer De Fontenelle
An English biographical essay focusing on Fontenelle's contribution to mathematics.
Jim Loy
Jim Loy's Website: Egyptian Numbers
Here you can find a general overview of the ancient Egyptian number system. The site compares the ancient symbols to those of modern day numerals. More detailed information can be found from the bottom of the page dealing with Egyptian...
Free Math Help
Free Math Help: Origins of Math
The lesson examines the origins of mathematics. Strings of symbols, the mathematicians of Ancient Greece, Arabian scholars, and the Renaissance are discussed.
Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College: Abraham De Moivre (1667 1754)
The events of the life of Abraham de Moivre are presented in a very abbreviated timeline form. The biographical information is taken from "A Short Account of the History of Mathematics" by W. W. Rouse Ball (4th Edition, 1908).
Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College: James Bernoulli (1654 1705)
The events of the life of James Bernoulli are presented in an abbreviated timeline form. The biographical information is taken from "A Short Account of the History of Mathematics" by W. W. Rouse Ball (4th Edition, 1908).
Science Struck
Science Struck: Famous Women Mathematicians
Gives information about the lives and accomplishments of notable female mathematicians throughout history.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Matrices and Determinants
This resource explains determinants as related to mathematics and the history of determinants.
NumberNut
Number Nut: Calendar Origins
History and mathematics merge in this lesson that explores the origin of the calendar. Learn how it all got started in this detailed lesson that includes a simple months of the year game and a more challenging time conversion game. Both...
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Mathmaster.org: Content Area Worksheets and Videos
A comprehensive collection of math, economics, history, and science worksheets and videos at your fingertips. Try flipping your classroom with ready-made tutorials on numerous subjects.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Interesting Facts About Pi
Presents many interesting pieces of information from the history of pi.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Involute of a Circle
This site from the University of Saint Andrews shows the involute of a circle graphically and gives brief history. Cartesian equation is given.
Ministry of Education and Employment of Spain
Red Escolar: Un Problema De Caballos
In Spanish. In chess there are many mathematical problems related to the way the pieces move on the board. Chess is more than just a game. By playing chess students can develop their problem solving skills. Several chess activities are...
NumberNut
Number Nut: Week and Weekends
Learn about the origins of a week in this integrated lesson. This lesson explores scientific theories and mathematical facts that are the basis for the time period that we call a week. Included in this lesson are two related, interactive...
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