Multiplication Methods in the 1500s - The Grounde of Arts by Robert Recorde
Offered By: Wrath of Math via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a fascinating multiplication method for single-digit problems from a 1543 arithmetic textbook by Robert Recorde in this 12-minute educational video. Delve into "The Grounde of Arts," a popular book of its time, as the presenter examines the method's strengths and weaknesses, proves its validity, and demonstrates several examples. Gain insight into historical mathematical techniques and compare them to modern approaches. Learn how this 16th-century multiplication trick can enhance your understanding of mathematical concepts and problem-solving strategies.
Syllabus
What Multiplication was like in the 1500s
Taught by
Wrath of Math
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