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An activity for student to examine the use of place-value in the Hindu-Arabic numeration system from a historical viewpoint by looking at primary sources. Includes the key.

(Revised May 2021)

Publication Date

Spring 2021

Keywords

place value, history of math, Hindu-Arabic numerals, Fibonacci, Tagliente

Disciplines

Mathematics | Physical Sciences and Mathematics

Place Value in Primary Sources OER Activity

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Mathematics Commons

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