Roman numerals  in Mathematics

Roman numerals in Mathematics

08-Jul-2024

The aim of the session is to get the knowledge about the history of mathematics in Rome. Children needs to learn the usage and purpose of symbols in Roman numerals. Children interrogated as follows 1. Basic symbols of Roman numerals. 2. How to represent inĀ  Hindu-Arabic numerals? 3. What are the rules in Roman numerals? 4. How to convert Roman numerals into Hindu-Arabic numerals? 5. How to convert Hindu-Arabic numerals into Roman numerals?

  • Elucidated the concepts and it created interest among the children to acquaint the concept.
  • Children were enthusiastic and happy to do the activities.
  • Charts were used for the activities.
  • A demo was given before the activity.
  • Materials used:

            Flash  cards

            Symbol cards

Ice Cream sticks

  • Learning outcomes:

This activity will help the children  to read and write  the numbers in Roman numerals. Children can understand how the Roman people used math for trading and commence. Children can identify Roman numerals easily.