Assignment Content
Choose a historical period that is of interest to you. It can be any time from ancient Egypt to the 11th century.
Select two important mathematical events that occurred in your chosen period.
Use your selected topic as the basis of one of the following three assignment options.
Note: For presentations students have the options of using different formats, including Prezis and animations. Seek faculty approval before submitting.
Include the following information about the mathematical events you selected in your chosen assignment option:
The people involved in the events
Importance of the events or discoveries through the viewpoints of the people involved
Description of the assumptions and limitations associated with the events
How a current mathematical concept (something you may have learned in one of your math classes) may have been informed by these events
Option 1: Paper
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper description of the events you selected.
Cite at least two secondary sources.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Submit your assignment.
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