Unit 4

Brief overview of cultural effects on Mathematics

Readings
Section 1
Section 2 ...
Definitions
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Graded Assignments
When am I?: Discussion Board Activity
Each student will participate by choosing a time of interest and giving clues of important mathematical achievements and people to help classmates 'find them'.
Presentation
Each person or small group will make a presentation showing how a particular culture helped improve mathematics to where it is now.
Course Learning Objectives covered in this unit.
Discuss the different time periods that influenced the topics in Mathematics
Discuss the impact of different cultures on Mathematics