Getting Started
All humans can do math. Even small children and babies can do simple math like counting. Math has been an important skill fo all of human history. However our knowledge of important math concepts has grown over time. Throughout history great thinkers have made important math discoveries that have greatly enhanced our understanding of nature and the universe!
Watch the TED-ED videos linked below to get an overview of some of the important discoveries in math history.
Watch the TED-ED videos linked below to get an overview of some of the important discoveries in math history.
Guiding Questions and Learning Tasks:
- Click here to explore an interactive timeline of mathematical discoveries by Mathigon.
- Click on several of the names on the timeline to learn about a mathematician and their discoveries.
- How has mankind's understanding of math changed over 20,000 years.
- Why might math be considered a "universal" language.
Share Your Learning:
- Make your own mini-timeline that includes some of the (in your opinion) most important math discoveries and a one sentence summary explaining them.
- Research and write a short biography about the most inspiring mathematician that you found on the timeline.