Constructing a Square an Ancient Indian Way Activity

Authors

Cynthia J. Huffman Ph.D., Pittsburg State UniversityFollow

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Description

In this activity students use string to model one of the ways that was used in ancient India for constructing a square. The construction was used in building a temporary fire altar. The activity is based on a translation by Sen and Bag of the Baudhāyana-śulba-sūtra.

Publication Date

8-2017

Keywords

history of math, ancient India, constructing a square

Disciplines

Geometry and Topology | Mathematics | Other Mathematics | Physical Sciences and Mathematics

Recommended Citation

Huffman, Cynthia J. Ph.D., "Constructing a Square an Ancient Indian Way Activity" (2017). Open Educational Resources - Math. 2.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/oer-math/2