Clementina 442 blog(Maths History)

                                                       Numbers with Personality by Alice Major   After reading the article, I came across two sentences that attracted my curiosity. 1)Quote :” The headvariant glyphs were used in very specific situations and never as stand-alone numbers; instead they served to introduce a series of glyphs that spelled out a date in the complex Mayan Long-Count calendar [4]” page 1 Explanation: While reading the article, I was captivated by the title, particularly the word "personality." It resonated with the quote "they don’t stand alone," which led me to reflect on the dynamics of beauty contests. The participants do not exist in isolation, but rather, they stand among their peers, allowi...

                                                     The Persian and Iranian History The video was so interesting, and I was thrilled by the excellence displayed by the Persians. The following stood out and caught my attention. 1)Quote:20.13 “The gate of all Nations was an advertisement of the empire's potential. It opened like a large, friendly mall to accept the envoys of other nations that were now a part of the greater empire.” Explanation: I was amazed at the beauty and symbolism of the Gate of All Nations. Its design reflects the Persian Empire’s values of unity, openness, and cultural tolerance. The grandeur of the Persepolis complex, with its towering columns and intricate carvings, was not only an architectural masterpiece but...

                                                       The Works of Euclid                                                        The Euclidean theorem serves as a significant tool in teaching students logical and systematic thinking. I recall my secondary school days when we diligently explored how various theorems were developed and how we applied them when solving geometry-related questions. We learned important principles, such as the fact that the sum of angles i...

                  My Reflections on Assignment One(Loaf Sharing Using Arithmetic Progression). I had the opportunity to work with Chris and Jumia, and I truly appreciated the high level of teamwork. We met several times in the Scarfe building to discuss the task at hand, and each of us put in our best effort to analyze the question we picked. I especially valued the fact that everyone on our team had the chance to share their contributions, and we carefully considered each solution. When there were reservations, we took a step back to reassess our ideas. On presentation day, I felt so proud of my team because our humility shone through. It was all about the task and our shared goal. One surprising experience during the presentation was when Chris mentioned we were sharing the loaf of bread among 12 people, rather than the 9 people we had initially discussed. Instead of interrupting, I was eager to see how we could tackle the problem with th...

 EDCP 442 Presentation by Clementina, Chris and Jumia                                 Loaf Sharing Question Question: Loaf 100 for man 5, , of the 3 above to man 2 those below. What is the difference of share? Interpretation: Divide 100 loaves among 5 men in such a way that (1) the shares received are in arithmetical progression; and (2)   of the largest shares (“the 3 above”) equals the smallest 2 shares (“toman 2 those below”). What is the arithmetical progression?   Modern Solution Following the formula for an arithmetic progression  = a + (n-1) d, where a=first term                                            n = number of terms        ...

  My Interpretation of Time(Assignment for 15 th of September) While reviewing both articles (by Michael A. Lombardi & J.J. O'Connor and E.F. Robertson), I was surprised by how much of our present-day timekeeping is shaped by historical accidents and practical choices rather than logical reasoning. It is intriguing to realize that I always thought the categorization of 60 seconds making 1 minute, 60 minutes making 1 hour, 24 hours making a day, and 365/366 days making a year was universal. However, the articles reveal that these structures are cultural inventions that became global standards. Personally, I don’t see time as a rigid movement dictated by the clock. Instead, I view it as an everyday pattern of life. Back in Nigeria, a year is fundamentally divided into two parts: the rainy and the dry season. We plan our lives around these seasons, determining when farmers should plant and harvest their crops, as well as when to stay away from the fields. I often realized t...