For example, Abu
Ja'far
Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khawarizmi (c.778 - c.850), also known as the
Father of
Algebra, created ideograms (Numerals Theory) that evolved into the
Latin and
Arabic numbers we use today.Introduction
There are many connections between historical discoveries and modern science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The accomplishments of ancient Mathematicians span many world societies.
For example, Abu
Ja'far
Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khawarizmi (c.778 - c.850), also known as the
Father of
Algebra, created ideograms (Numerals Theory) that evolved into the
Latin and
Arabic numbers we use today.
“Using the abacus notations, he developed the manuscript decimal system. Based on additives angles, he defined the numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4. And using his knowledge about the abacus manuscript notations, he defined the numbers 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0.” (http://www.eng-forum.com/articles/Arabic_Numbers_Evolution.htm)
The purpose of this WebQuest is to expand your knowledge about famous Mathematicians, ancient and modern, who shape our understanding of the world.