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Help Algebra

Help algebra.com: Highlights in Algebra History

For Students 9th - 10th
The progression of algebra history is covered in areas including Egyptian algebra, Babylonian algebra, Arabic algebra, to name a few.
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Free Math Help

Free Math Help: Origins of Math

For Students 9th - 10th
The lesson examines the origins of mathematics. Strings of symbols, the mathematicians of Ancient Greece, Arabian scholars, and the Renaissance are discussed.
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Living Math!

For Teachers 1st - 9th
A homeschooling website with a focus on Mathematics. Provides articles, wide-ranging lists of recommended books, Math activity ideas, book reviews, and some sample lessons. (Note: Some links may no longer work.)
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Pascal and Fermat Beginnings of Probability

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site describes early applications of probability, the roles of Pascal and Fermat, and the problem of points.
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Jeff Miller: Earliest Uses of Various Mathematical Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Gulf High School explores the earliest uses of various mathematical symbols, words, and terms. A very interesting site.
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U of North Dakota: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A historical overview of the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. Links to historic mathematicians and the development of this theorem.

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