Explain the importance of the events or discoveries through the viewpoints of the people involved
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Mathematical Happenings Resources: The Saga of Mathematics and the Internet
Choose a historical period that is of interest to you. It can be any time from ancient Egypt to the 11th century.
Select two important mathematical events that occurred in your chosen period, and complete one of the following assignment options.
Option 1: Paper
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper explaining the events you selected.
• Include the people involved in the events.
• Explain the importance of the events or discoveries through the viewpoints of the people involved.
Cite at least two secondary sources other than the course textbook.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Option 2: Collage or Infographic
Create a collage or an infographic illustrating the events you selected.
Include visual explanations of important mathematical achievements and the involved people.
An example of an infographic can be found on the Mike Worth Art website (http://www.mikewirthart.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/howlawsmadeWIRTH2.jpg).
Include presenter’s notes.
Provide APA-formatted references for any sources you use.
Option 3: Presentation
Create a 10- to 20-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation explaining the importance of the events or discoveries you selected through the viewpoints of the people involved.
For Local Campus students, these are 15- to 20-minute oral presentations accompanied by Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentations.
For Online and Directed Study students, these are Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentations with presenter’s notes.
Format any citations in your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.
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Egyptians are believed to have developed mathematics concepts between 3000 BC and 300 BC. During this period, Egyptians developed various concepts and formulae, which they used to carry out calculations. There are several evidences indicating the use of mathematics in ancient Egypt during this per………………………………….
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