MTH/110 History of Mathematics Week 1
Assignment Content
Choosea historical period that is of interest to you. It can be any time from ancient Egypt to the 11th century.
Selecttwo important mathematical events that occurred in your chosen period.
Use your selected topic as the basis ofone 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.
Includethe 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
Writea 700- to 1,050-word paper description of the events you selected.
Citeat least two secondary sources.
Formatyour paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Submityour assignment.
