Exploring the Rhind Papyrus
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2011
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Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics
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In this article, we introduce the ancient Rhind papyrus. The Rhind papyrus serves as the foundation of mathematics
today as it includes various mathematical techniques such as proportions, algebra, volume, and
geometry. While many mathematical strategies are written on the Rhind papyrus, this article explores the
ancient Egyptians approach to finding the area of a circle. Mirroring the Egyptians’ approach to comparing
shapes to find information, this article explores a middle school activity that can be used in a similar way.
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Ohio Journal of School Mathematics, no. 64 (2011), 31-35.