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Relevance Of Studying The History Of Mathematics

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Why should we study the history of Mathematics?

Sumayya H / Dubai

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Qualification: B.Ed (pursuing : 2020 - 2022), MSc Mathematics

Teaches: Maths, Mathematics

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  1. RELEVANCE OF STUDYING HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS
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  3. Ancient Greek Mathematics began with Thales, who was born in about 624 B.C and contributed to Geometry. Pythagoras coined the term mathematics which meant "learning'
  4. Father Of Mathematics
  5. History of mathematics reflects the CUItUre and civilization of human race. It is the history of human civilization. We should know the contributions of great mathematicians and about their real purpose of mathematical inventions. It show us new perspectives on the discipline and enable us to have better insight into specific mathematical contents.
  6. Values of studying history of mathematics : Knowing the history of mathematics makes the students to appreciate the development and progress of mankind over the years. It help us understand the meanings of aims,values, concepts, methods, and proofs in different social practices involving mathematics.
  7. It tells us how mankind was made to develop mathematics and to use its results. Mathematics is a manmade science. Having historical knowledge, the teacher can teach dynamically and introduce mathematical terms, concepts and conventions effectively.
  8. It will be better to understand and remember subjects which include stories and depiction of events. A lesson introduced according to the history of mathematics with suitable pictorial and blackboard illustrations will be instructive and interesting. It helps us to improve our knowledge and prevents the learner against hasty conclusions.
  9. It can promote the spirit of research and inspire students towards new inventions. It will help the students to adopt SUCCeSSfUl methods and avoid unwanted procedures. Thereby one can save time and energy.
  10. It can broaden the outlook, enrich minds, and motivate the learner to contribute something towards the development of mathematics. It can play a significant role in the design of curriculum. Deep knowledge of history will tell us that all branches of mathematics are inter-related.
  11. It can promote the class work to a greater consistency and produce a more effective COUrse study. The historical approach in teaching is an asset for attainment of objectives of both learning and teaching.
  12. Knowledge of history of mathematics will enable a teacher to introduce a topic effectively. It also enables the students to learn mathematics in a more interesting way, and to love mathematics.

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