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HISTORY OF
MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
ASSIGNMENTS (60%)
INSTRUCTIONS:
i. Each student MUST answer each question by submitting 3 essential points
(about 150 words) in the form of a scientific argument.
ii. In addition to answering the question, each student should also comment, in
the form of a scientific argument, on at least ONE (1) answer put forward by
another student.
iii. Students need to be alert of the due date for each question. Failure to reply
and comment on time will affect your marks.
Forum 1
Discuss the origin of numbers and its culture. Give relevant examples. (CLO1 – 5%)
Discussion date: 24 February – 8 March 2020
Forum 2
Discuss the history of mathematical development according to the Greek, Babylon
and Egyptian civilizations. (CLO1 – 5%)
Discussion date: 9 March – 22 March 2020
Forum 3
Analyse the history of mathematical development according to Islamic, Chinese and
Indian civilizations. (CLO3 – 5%)
Discussion date: 23 March – 5 April 2020
Forum 4
Analyse the history of medieval mathematical development. (CLO3 – 5%)
Discussion date: 6 April – 19 April 2020
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2. GROUP ASSIGNMENT (20%)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Design ONE (1) teaching and learning kit (Example: a board game, a module or any
relevant kit). The learning kit MUST has relevant historical elements based on the
topic chosen.
3 essay questions.