You are here

Home » MAA Publications » Periodicals » Convergence » Convergence articles

Convergence articles

Displaying 721 - 726 of 726

Math for Mystics
A book connecting mathematics to mysticism, but not recommended.
Using Problems from the History of Mathematics

Why should we use historical problems in today's classroom? This article answers that question and serves as an introduction to the problems on this website.

Enrichment: The Use of Original Sources
A report on an Australian teacher's use of material from the Rhind Papyrus.
John Napier: His Life, His Logs, and His Bones

A brief introduction to the life of John Napier, along with an animation of calculations using Napier's bones.

Maya Cycles of Time

History of Maya calendars, including the modified base 20 number system used in them.

Leonardo of Pisa: Bunny Rabbits to Bull Markets

The Fibonacci numbers and applications to areas such as plant growth and stock market predictions.

Pages