Ancient Egyptian Mathematics
Students will learn how ancient Egyptians used a simple system of hieroglyphs to add, subtract, multiple and divide.
Allison Bruning
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(277)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
Everyone knows the ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphs to write messages on their walls. But did you know they used a hieroglyphic system to do math too? Students will learn how to read, write and use the ancient Egyptian mathematical system to solve problems. Students should already know how to add, subtract, multiple and divide. Our lesson includes: What are symbols and hieroglyphs? How were numbers represented in hieroglyphs? What did the ancient Egyptians use their numbers for? How was the Egyptian numbers developed and why is it important? How do you complete addition, subtract, division and multiplication problems using their system? Student will be able to practice their new skills in the classroom.
Other Details
Supply List
Teacher will provide worksheets for the students to use in class. Parents should print these off before class begins.
4 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Allison Bruning
4.7
277reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Allison Bruning is a certified elementary teacher from Texas. She has over fifteen years of teaching experience in private and public schools. Allison teaches longer courses through Academic Warriors. Academic Warriors provides live, online courses for homeschool students. They also provide enrichment courses for private and public school students. Academic Warriors may be found at www.academicwarriors.com.
Allison holds a BA in Theater Arts, MFA in Creative Writing, graduate research in reading and literacy education. She has also completed doctoral work in gifted education. Allison has experience working with gifted students and those who are on the Autism Spectrum. Her passion is curriculum development, gifted education and special education. Her subjects of expertise are history, science, geography, social sciences, reading, writing and the arts.
Allison and her husband, Delfin Espinosa, fulltime RV around the United States with their businesses, Big Bend Productions and Academic Warriors. She is passionate about teaching. Her hobbies include writing, reading, hiking, camping and spending time with her family. Allison is a bestselling author of several novels, short stories, poetry, children's books and graphic novels.
She looks forward to working with your children!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 103 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
1-10 learners per class
