Examples of the Use of Mathematics History in Mathematics Teaching: Ascalon Multiplication Method, Gelosia Multiplication Method and Napier's Rods Method

Authors : Ahsen Filiz, Hülya Gür

Pages : 878-908

Doi:10.17522/balikesirnef.1363577

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Publication Date : 2024-01-02

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The aim of this study is to present the Ascalon multiplication method, Gelosia multiplication method and Napier\'s rods method, which take place in the history of mathematics, to sixth grade students through activities and to determine the effect of these methods on student achievement, and to get student opinions about this activity. The study group of the research consisted of 60 sixth grade students. A worksheet was used as a data collection tool and an interview form was used at the end of the activity to obtain students\' opinions about the activity. According to the quantitative analysis results obtained from the research data, it was determined that the methods taught were effective in increasing student achievement. According to the results of the qualitative analysis, it was concluded that students generally did not encounter such activities much, that they learned the lesson by having fun with such activities, and that their interest in mathematics increased.
Keywords : Matematik tarihi, Ascalon çarpma yöntemi, Gelosia çarpma yöntemi, Napierin çubukları yöntemi