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3000 BCE
The invention of math
Math was created around the year 3000 B.C. in Mesopotamia. Math back then was used for trade, tax, and astronomy. Some sources state that it was created in 2000 B.C. -
2000 BCE
Subtraction
Subtraction just like addition is one of the oldest and most basic operations. Its creation is linked to the Sumerians. -
2000 BCE
division
The earliest use of division was 2000 B.C. by the Babylonians. -
2000 BCE
The invention of zero
Although zero was first used as a place holder around 4000 years ago, but 2500 years ago in India it was given a place value. -
2000 BCE
Addition
Addition was invented in 2000 B.C.; it is one of the oldest and most basic operations. Just like most of early math addition was created by the Sumerians. -
1600 BCE
fractions
Fractions were invented by the ancient Egyptians in 1600 B.C. although these are only unit fractions as the numerator was always one. The fractions we use today were standardized during the Renaissance period in Europe, around the 16th century. -
Period: 570 BCE to 495 BCE
Multiplication
Multiplication has its roots in 4000-year-old Babylon. However, the formal multiplication (the one used today) is attributed to Pythagoras. -
500 BCE
Decimal System
The decimal system was created in India in 500 B.C.; this is important because it laid the foundation for the modern math system that is used today. -
450 BCE
infinity
Zeno of Elea created the idea of infinity but, Georg Canto formalized the mathematical study of infinity (late 19th century). -
1359
Addition Symbol (+)
The first use of the addition symbol was by Nicole Oresme as a way to shorten the Latin word 'et' (means and). It was first used in math during 1489 in Johannes Widmann work. -
1481
subtraction symbol (-)
The subtraction symbol was first used in 1481 in a German manuscript again Johannes Widmann work popularized the symbol in math. -
1557
Equal symbol
The actual concept of equal in math has been around for a long time dating back to the ancient Egyptians or Greeks. The symbol of infinity was created in 1557 by Robert Recorde. -
multiplication symbol (x)
The multiplication symbol was made by William Oughtred in 1631. -
Cartesian Coordinate System
The Cartesian Coordinate System or the X Y coordinate plane was created by René Descartes. The cartesian Coordinate System is important because it combines algebra and geometry. This allows people to graph equations, analyze geometric shapes, and solve complex problems visually. -
infinity symbol (∞)
The infinity symbol was created by John Wallis in 1655. -
division symbol (÷)
The division symbol was created by Johann Heinrich Rahn in 1659. -
Venn diagram
Venn diagrams are important because they allow us to compare unlike things. They were invented by John Venn -
fractals
Fractals are important because they help us explain patterns in nature. Fractals also help make video games and movies look more realistic. Lastly, they also help with analyzing the body structures such as blood vessels or neurons, because they help find patterns that repeat at different scales. -
Si units
The Si units or international system of units. Refers to the system of units that are internationally used.
They are:
Second (s) time
Meter (m) length
Kilogram (kg) mass
Ampere (A) electric current
Kelvin (K) thermodynamic temperature
Mole (mol) amount of substance
Candela (cd) amount of light The reason they are important is that they provide a universal language for measurement ensuring accuracy worldwide. -
einstein
David Smith invented the shape known as an einstein. It is important because it is the first shape that creates a tiling pattern without repeating.