I started teaching in 1977, and across my nearly 50 years, I noticed that students were always interested in the history of ...

Over centuries, mathematicians have amassed an array of symbols—from arrows and crosses to shapes derived from letters—to ...

So there are similarities as well as differences. Lam King-fui, 15, Carmel Bunnan Tong Memorial Secondary School: The math symbol in my family is the division sign (÷) . In my family, everyone ...

Algebraic notation close algebraic notationA series or system of written symbols used to represent numbers, amounts or elements in mathematics. is used to present information concisely.