This site includes a number of mathematical lessons that help to illustrate historical math concepts. Each link provides a short example that would provide helpful supplemental materials in mathematics education. The...

In 1834, the Committee on Military Affairs at the United States Military Academy at West Point was unequivocal in their support for mathematics, noting that "Mathematics is the study which forms the foundation of the...

From J. J. O'Connor and E. F. Robertson at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, this page covers Euclid's Elements through the end of the 1800's, with 23 references (books/articles). Each important name is a link...

Original Web-based activities developed by Thirteen Ed Online Master Teachers. Each lesson consists of an overview with learning objectives, procedures for teachers, and "organizers" for students -- hand-outs,...

A unit that begins with a historical development of pi and proceeds with examples of activities to help students develop a deeper appreciation of the mathematical beauty and value of pi.