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The History and Mystery of Numbers
Sadie (Sarah) Thiagarajan
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(11)
In this 10-week course, students will learn about the origin and development of numerals, from ancient times to the modern era.
Class experience
In this class we will discuss the prehistoric origins of recorded counting, the development of different modes of counting and the development of numbers in the ancient world. From marks made on bones and stones to modern numerals, the history of numbers, the cornerstone of mathematics is fascinating. In this class we will explore counting methods from many ancient cultures, experiment with many numeric forms, and delve into the philosophies that became deeply intertwined with...
This class is taught in English.
Students will learn about the history of enumeration in the Ancient World, from Prehistoric Times to the Golden Age of Greece. They will explore several numeric forms and methods of counting from around the world. They will delve into the deeper meaning given to numbers by ancient philosophers, such as Plato and Aristotle. Hopefully, they will come to appreciate them, as the foundation of mathematics, as a beautiful part of the tapestry of life.
I have been a teacher across the curriculum for over 25 years. My last position was as a K-5 Math Teacher and Math Interventionist.
If any required handouts or worksheets are required, they will be made available in the classroom in advance.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(11)
I am a polymath, a person who has many interests and loves all kinds of learning, over many subjects. I am also an auto-didact: I love to learn on my own. so very likely, I'm a lot like you. I have taught many subjects, but some of my favorites...
Group Class
$120
for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
60 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-10 learners per class
