Exploring Old Math Books

Exploring Old Math Books

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video explores a fascinating old book titled 'Vector Algebra and Trigonometry' by Richard Baldwin Hayward, discovered in a library. The book, once part of the University College Nottingham's collection, was withdrawn and contains rich mathematical content, including vector algebra, trigonometry, and infinite series. The presenter shares insights into the book's historical context, its connection to Augustus de Morgan, and the unique language used in older mathematical texts. The video concludes with reflections on the book's uniqueness and the joy of collecting old mathematical books.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason the video was made?

To discuss a new math theory

To explore an old math book

To teach a math lesson

To review a modern math textbook

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial concern about the book?

It was a fake

It was missing pages

It was an overdue library book

It was damaged

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator discover about the book's library status?

It was a new addition

It was a rare edition

It was a bestseller

It was withdrawn from the library

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the book dedicated to?

Carl Gauss

Augustus de Morgan

Albert Einstein

Isaac Newton

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What topics are covered in the book?

Calculus and Statistics

Vector Algebra and Trigonometry

Geometry and Algebra

Probability and Statistics

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the language in old math books?

It is written in Latin

It is very modern

It uses simple terms

It is like Old English

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mathematical concept is discussed in detail?

Linear Algebra

Probability Theory

Infinite Series

Differential Equations

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