Discovering the way people in ancient cultures conducted their
lives is fascinating for young people, and learning how these
people counted and calculated is a part of understanding these
cultures. This book offers a concise, but thorough, introduction to
ancient number systems. Students won't just learn to count like the
ancient Greeks; they'll learn about the number systems of the
Mayans, Babylonians, Egyptians, and Romans, as well as learning
Hindu-Arabic cultures and quinary and binary systems. Symbols and
rules regarding the use of the symbols in each number system are
introduced and demonstrated with examples. Activity pages provide
problems for the students to apply their understanding of each
system. Can You Count in Greek? is a great resource for math, as
well as a supplement for social studies units on ancient
civilizations. This valuable resource builds understanding of place
value, number theory, and reasoning. It includes everything you
need to easily incorporate these units in math or social studies
classes. Whether you use all of the units or a select few, your
students will gain a better understanding and appreciation of our
number system. Grades 5-8
General
Imprint: |
Prufrock Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
February 2005 |
First published: |
2005 |
Authors: |
Judy Leimbach
• Kathy Leimbach
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Dimensions: |
279 x 216 x 6mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
66 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-59363-056-0 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-59363-056-5 |
Barcode: |
9781593630560 |
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