Objective:
To have a better understanding of the historical background of Algebra and the fundamental nomenclature used in Algebra.
Task:
In groups of 4s please complete the 4-stages of the Introduction: Algebra below. Appoint a scribe to post your findings on-line. Please quote and check the reliability of your sources. Remember to indicate your group members.
Stage 1:
World of
Mathematics on Abu Ja'far Muhammad ibn Musa Al-KhwarizmiWho is Abu Ja'far Muhammad ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi ?
Identify his contributions in Mathematics and Sciences.
Stage 2:
Abu Ja'far Muhammad ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi was the author of a book entitled Al-jabr w'al muqabala (written in 830 AD) that gave the name al-jabr to the branch of mathematics that is now known by its modern spelling as algebra.
What is Algebra?
[reference: clink on the formula
Construct a simple mind map to illustrate this. You may refer to sample for inspiration.
source: Mind Map Art info@mindmapart.com
Stage 3:
Use the website or mathematics dictionary and find the definition of the following. Use diagrams or examples to illustrate your explanation. Click here for reference or refer to worksheet 1.
- variable
- constant
- coefficient
- expression
- equation
Stage 4:
Watch the following video on Introduction to Algebra and explain the differences between like terms and unlike terms.
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