...History of algebra The history of algebra began in ancient Egypt and Babylon, where people learned to solve linear (ax = b) and quadratic (ax2 + bx = c) equations, as well as indeterminate equations such as x2 + y2 = z2, whereby several unknowns are involved. The ancient Babylonians solved arbitrary quadratic equations by essentially the same procedures taught today. They also could solve some indeterminate equations. The Alexandrian mathematicians Hero of Alexandria and Diophantus continued the traditions of Egypt and Babylon, but Diophantus's book Arithmetica is on a much higher level and gives many surprising solutions to difficult indeterminate equations. This ancient knowledge of solutions of equations in turn found a home early in the Islamic world, where it was known as the "science of restoration and balancing." (The Arabic word for restoration, al-jabru,is the root of the word algebra.) In the 9th century, the Arab mathematician al-Khwarizmi wrote one of the first Arabic algebras, a systematic exposé of the basic theory of equations, with both examples and proofs. By the end of the 9th century, the Egyptian mathematician Abu Kamil had stated and proved the basic laws and identities of algebra and solved such complicated problems as finding x, y, and z such that x + y + z = 10, x2 + y2 = z2, and xz = y2. Ancient civilizations wrote out algebraic expressions using only occasional abbreviations, but by medieval times Islamic mathematicians were able to talk about arbitrarily...
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...A Brief Look at the Origin of Algebra Connie Beach Professor Clifton E. Collins, Sr. Math 105: Introduction to College Mathematics May 22, 2010 Abstract In this paper we look at the history of algebra and some of its different writers. Algebra originated in ancient Egypt and Babylon around 1650 B.C. Diophantus of Alexandria, a Greek mathematician, and Abū ʿAbdallāh Muḥammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī, a Persian mathematician from Baghdad, astronomer and geographer, shared the credit of being the founders of algebra. Diophantus, who is known as the “father of algebra”, carried on the work of the ancient Egyptians and Babylonians, but the word Algebra actually came from the word al-jabr, which is from al-Khwārizmī’s work, Kitab al-Jabr wa-l-Muqabala. The algebraic notation had gone through 3 stages: rhetorical (or verbal), stage, syncopated (use of abbreviated words) stage, and symbolism (the use of letters for the unknown) stage. As a matter of fact, the algebra that we know of today began during the 16th century, even though its history shows that it began almost 4000 years ago. A Brief Look at the Origin of Algebra I have always had a love for math. My favorite math class was Algebra; in fact, I had taken Algebra I, II, III, and IV all through high school, and aced every class. I can just look at a problem and know the answer. Then, I returned to college after 30 years, and took an Intro to College Math class. I wasn’t sure if I still remembered what I had learned...
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...Students should contact their college or university of interest to learn about any additional institution-specific admission requirements that may apply. Carnegie Unit Requirements 16 Carnegie Units should be completed by students graduating high school prior to 2012. 17 Carnegie Units should be completed by students graduating high school in 2012 or later. Carnegie Unit Requirement In Specific Subject Areas 4 Carnegie units of college preparatory English Literature (American, English, World) integrated with grammar, usage and advanced composition skills 4 Carnegie units of college preparatory mathematics Mathematics I, II, III and a fourth unit of mathematics from the approved list, or equivalent courses* or Algebra I and II, geometry and a fourth year of advanced math, or equivalent courses* 3 Carnegie units of college preparatory science for students graduating prior to 2012 Including at least one lab course from life sciences and one lab course from the physical sciences 4 Carnegie units of college preparatory science for students graduating 2012 or later...
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...Broward Virtual School / Florida Virtual School -High School 2010-2011 Course Offerings 2010-2011 Online High School Courses Broward Virtual School Broward County students have the opportunity to take courses for middle and high school credit taught online by Broward County teachers. Florida Legislators have made virtual education a component of parent/student choice. Broward Virtual School (BVS) has franchised the award-winning program for online learning from the Florida Virtual School, sponsored by the State of Florida. All courses are based on the Sunshine State Standards and the curriculum is directly linked to the benchmarks established by the Florida Department of School. Students may learn wherever they are, whenever they choose, maintaining a specified course pace. Students will use the Internet to participate in a learning experience quite different from the traditional school classroom. BVS serves full-time students as well as students who take courses at traditional high and middle schools. Broward County Schools will offer courses not otherwise available to students at their schools, such as select Advanced Placement classes. Any student eligible to enroll in a Broward County middle or high school may select the online environment. Successful online students are self-disciplined, motivated to learn, possess time management skills, and 21st century technology skills. Course Offerings Students may register for any BVS course offering (contingent...
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...Mathematics; 30 credits (3 years) Science; 30 credits (3 years) Social Science; 20 credits (2 years) of Language other than English; 10 credits (1 year) Visual and Performing Arts; 40 credits (4 years) Religion;20 credits (2 years) Physical Education/ Health and/or Sports Affiliation; 5 credits (1 semester) Speech Communication; 15 credits (1.5 years) of elective credit (may include core courses).Advanced Placement courses are offered in American Government; Art History; Biology; Calculus AB; Calculus BC; Chemistry; Economics; English Language; English Literature; Environmental Science; European History; Physics; Spanish; Statistics; Studio Art; United States History; World History. AP courses have prerequisites that students must meet in order to be enrolled. There is no limit of how many AP courses a student may enroll. In 2010-2011 462 students enrolled in AP courses; 462 students sat for 884 exams. Of the 884 exams taken, 583 received scores of 3,4 or 5. Honors courses are offered in most subject areas, specifically: Algebra 2/Trigonometry; Anatomy and Physiology; Asian Studies; English; French; Latin; Pre-Calculus. GRADING AND RANKING The Academy assigns letter grades using a 4.0 system. Letter grades are assigned as follows: A = 90-100%; B = 80-89%; C = 70-79%; D =60-69%. Advanced Placement and Honor courses are weighted by one point. All credit classes are included in computing grade point averages. Grades are recorded on transcripts....
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...What is Algebra? Algebra is a branch of mathematics that uses mathematical statements to describe relationships between things that vary over time. These variables include things like the relationship between supply of an object and its price. When we use a mathematical statement to describe a relationship, we often use letters to represent the quantity that varies, sisnce it is not a fixed amount. These letters and symbols are referred to as variables. (See the Appendix One for a brief review of constants and variables.) The mathematical statements that describe relationships are expressed using algebraic terms, expressions, or equations (mathematical statements containing letters or symbols to represent numbers). Before we use algebra to find information about these kinds of relationships, it is important to first cover some basic terminology. In this unit we will first define terms, expressions, and equations. In the remaining units in this book we will review how to work with algebraic expressions, solve equations, and how to construct algebraic equations that describe a relationship. We will also introduce the notation used in algebra as we move through this unit. History of algebra The history of algebra began in ancient Egypt and Babylon, where people learned to solve linear (ax = b) and quadratic (ax2 + bx = c) equations, as well as indeterminate equations such as x2 + y2 = z2, whereby several unknowns are involved. The ancient Babylonians solved arbitrary quadratic...
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...Nancoo ID#2013060080 College Algebra MATH 165 Anatomy & Physiology BIOL112 8. Anastasia Stephen-Kadil ID#2013060076 All added 9. Aleshia Khan-Roach ID# 2013060104 College Algebra MATH 165 Principles of Sociology SOCI119 10. Dalia Semper ID# 2013060087 College Algebra MATH 165 Principles of Sociology SOCI119 Health Promotion NURS102 Introduction to Bio Chemistry BCHM 120-Lab 2 11. Grace Pria Rose ID#2013040055 Introduction to Bio Chemistry BCHM 120-Lab 2 12. Dorcas Laing ID# 2013060025 Introduction to Bio Chemistry BCHM 120-Lab 2 Anatomy & Physiology BIOL112 College Algebra MATH 165 13. Kedeisha Pope ID#20130050019 Introduction to Bio Chemistry BCHM 120-Lab 2 College Algebra MATH 165 Principles of Sociology SOCI119 14. Avalon Gustave ID#2013060072 Health Promotion NURS102 College Algebra MATH 165 Principles of Sociology SOCI119 15. Sheneice DuFont ID#2013070105 Health Promotion NURS102 College Algebra MATH 165 (not doing bio) 16. Adeola Ogunsheye General Education Students Shadrach Gill 2013090149 Introduction to Psychology Recia Dyette 2014010031 History Psychology Kirl Mc Intosh 2014010034 Psychology Marketing Rebecca Sookeramy 201400035 Psychology Cindy G. Boyce 2013060102 Spanish Social Issues (drop) God and Human Life (add) Cultural Anthropology Ravindra Persad 2014010040 History Rosanna Norton Charter 2013080240...
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...(PDSA): The Deming Cycle Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA): The Deming Cycle Dana T. Colter Grand Canyon University EDA 577 Data Driven Decisions for School Improvement September 29, 2010 Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA): The Deming Cycle Increasing student achievement is one of the goals at Lewisville High School. There are two major exams used to measure student achievement. The first exam is the South Carolina High School HSAP exam. The second exam is the End-of Course Exam. South Carolina requires students to complete End-of-Course exams at the completion of English 1, Physical Science, U.S. History, and Algebra 1. Below you will find data from the 2009-2010 Algebra End-of-Course Exam. This exam is giving to students at the end of Algebra I CP and Algebra Tech II. The exam is given by the state and is twenty percent of the students’ final grade. The exam tests the South Carolina Algebra Standards. These standards include understanding functions, linear functions, and quadratic equations. |School Year | 2009 - 2010 | | | | |Grade |# of Students |Percentage | | | |A |12 |13% | |3 perfect Scores | |B |25 |27% | |93% Pass ...
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...My topic is a topic I am sure runs through the head of at least ninety percent of all college students. Why should all college majors require you to take college algebra? The requirements for your basic college classes include college algebra. Without the proper ACT score you will be taking remedial algebra before you reach college algebra. For those who don’t know college algebra is a very difficult class. About fifty eight percent of all students who take it fail it at least once. It is especially difficult for the people who fall under the same class as me that struggle with math even before college algebra. The reason I chose this topic is because I know how extremely challenging this class is and I believe it is unfair for colleges to...
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...It is a topic in mathematics that has many practical uses. Simply put, it is when symbols are used to represent variables and missing factors in equations and changing them in such a way to form a solution. But what schools have failed to teach its students is the history and origins behind it. The fact that Islam is the reason it even exists. A famous Persian scholar, Muhammad ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi (who was a Muslim). Was most notable for his work in the mathematical field, Algebra in particular. Widely known as the “Father of Algebra”, Al-Khwarizmi changed the way algebra was taught as a subject. He wrote a book called Al-Maqala fi Hisab al-Jabr wa-al-Muqabalah (algebra came from the term al-jabr). It provided logical solutions to linear and quadratic...
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...History is filled with extraordinary people. Usually, it is some type of contribution that they make towards society, positive or negative, that makes them memorable. Many times, it is within a specific field or practice that these people make their mark. In the case of George Boole, he is known best within the mathematics community for his success in defining logic by using algebra, or Boolean algebra as it is known today. Boole was born on November 2, 1815, in Lincoln, England, known predominantly as an industrial town. Gasser (2006) states “He was the first of four children born to John Boole, a cobbler, and Mart Ann Boole, nee Joyce, a lady’s maid” (p. 377-78). According to Britannica Online (2015), “He was given his first lessons in mathematics by his father, a tradesman, who also taught him to make optical instrument. Aside from his father’s help and a few years at local schools, however, Boole was self-taught in mathematics.” During the timeframe of Boole’s life, there were many political and social events that took place all around the world. Within England, Victoria took the throne in 1837 and would ultimately rule longer than any other British monarch. In 1838, slavery was abolished in the British empire. Additionally, in Ireland in 1845 the great potato famine began that lasted approximately four years killed about a million people, creating a large emigration to England and North America. In North America, in 1846 the Mexican-American War was fought, as well...
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...Many of the advancements made by classical civilizations can still be seen in modern day culture. Rome and Greece were two of the greatest classical civilizations in history that made many imprints on cultural advancements of the time, from inventing algebra to the rise of Christianity. The civilizations of Rome and Greece made immense cultural advancements in the areas of science, art, and religious thought. Science was a big part of both the civilizations of Greece and Rome. Greek scientists and mathematicians were some of the best ever seen in history from Aristotle, who decided that the earth was a sphere and Euclid, who wrote the textbooks on Algebra and geometry to Archimedes who began to realize the implements of the lever and fulcrum. Many of these mathematical discoveries and achievements impacted all civilizations to come by allowing them to compose more solutions to problems presented to their society. While Rome didn’t have many notable scientists or mathematicians they did have many scientific achievements as a society. Such as, roads that allowed for rapid transportation of goods and people. Another achievement was their use of the aqueduct which made it simpler for people to have easy access...
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...this year has been teaching most of the 2012 class algebra 2. The way he handles things may seem harsh at times but inevitably will only lead to our success in life. My first year having Dr. Beach was my sophomore year geometry class. I was so use to flying by all my classes with hardly looking into my notes and homework when Dr. Beaches class started to demand more from us. It started with more homework, a lot of random projects and of course our financial/intelligent conversations. There are many good sides to his class. Some things would be the lessons you learn. He teaches us that we are responsible for our actions and he doesn’t fail us, we only fail ourselves. We basically write out our own grades by deciding to do the homework, extra credit, study for quizzes/tests and taking good notes. Taking responsibility is a HUGE theme in our algebra 2 class this year especially. I feel like everything in Dr. Beach’s class has had a separate meaning then just algebra 2 or geometry. All the home work we receive is just to prepare us for the amount of work in college and our future jobs. The quizzes and tests are preparing us for the responsibilities of using our skills and abilities then turning them into something greater. The lessons are to help us comprehend and understand complex and even basic things. Some negative sides to Dr. Beach’s methods would be the feeling that algebra 2 is our only class and keeping up with homework, projects...
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...philosopher, got him interested in mathematics and New Physics, and from that, he decided that he wanted his path in life to be to try and find true wisdom and science. Descartes was the first mathematician to use the end of the alphabet to represent variables in a problem and letters at the beginning of the alphabet to represent data. He also developed the coordinate system so there was a way to locate points on a plane in the seventeenth century; and to pursue his ideas further he moved from France, which at that time was very restricted because of the Catholic religion, to the Netherlands a more liberal area. René Descartes’s dream was to somehow merge geometry and algebra together. In 1673, Descartes published his groundbreaking philosophy and mathematical writings "La Géométrie", which is now considered a landmark of history in mathematics. René Descartes's first published book looked similar to a modern mathematics...
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