Mathematics – The Language of STEM
Session Theme: Innovative Ideas and Past Practices
Workshop Topic: Egyptian, Russian, Chinese, Babylonian, Indian, Singapore and Japanese Multiplication Methods
Abstract:
This interactive workshop explores the fascinating world of multiplication through the lens of ancient and global mathematical practices. Participants will journey through time and culture, discovering how civilizations like the Egyptians, Babylonians, Indians, Chinese, Japanese, and Russians developed ingenious arithmetic methods—long before modern calculators and algorithms.
By examining these unique multiplication techniques, such as the Egyptian doubling method, Russian peasant multiplication, Chinese lattice method, Vedic Indian shortcuts, Babylonian base-60 strategies, and the Japanese visual line method, attendees will gain a deeper appreciation of math as a universal language.
The session will combine hands-on practice, historical context, and classroom applications, offering innovative ways to enrich STEM learning. Ideal for educators, students, and math enthusiasts, this workshop bridges ancient wisdom with modern education to inspire curiosity and creativity in the study of numbers.
Co-sponsored by: Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Room: 4102, Bldg: MCBS Building 4th Floor, Modern College of Business and Science, Bowshar, Oman , Bawshar Street, Way No. 273, Building No. 259, Bawshar / Muscat, Oman, Oman
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