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Peer reviewedZaslavsky, Claudia – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1970
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, History, International Education
Peer reviewedZaslavsky, Claudia – Math Teacher, 1970
Discusses the traditional number systems and the origin of the number names used by several African peoples living south of the Sahara. Also included are limitations in African mathematical development, and possible topics for research. (RP)
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, Arithmetic, Fundamental Concepts
PDF pending restorationAfrican-American Inst., New York, NY. School Services Div. – 1976
This module is an introduction to traditional mathematics in Africa. A lesson plan is presented which explores the significance of words in the African number systems and compares them to American mathematical systems. Number words in four African languages are given as examples to illustrate base 5, 10, and 20 systems. Some words have been…
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, Area Studies, Bibliographies
Fuerst, Ann Heidt, Ed. – 1992
This curriculum guide offers instructional materials to integrate the study of ancient Egyptian art across the curriculum. It is designed to be used in coordination with a student field trip to a related exhibit at the San Diego (California) Museum of Man. Materials can be adapted for use independent of the exhibition. Designed for students and…
Descriptors: African History, Ancient History, Archaeology, Area Studies
