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Incas
The Incas and certain other pre Columbian tribes in Peru developed the Decimal System hundreds of years before it was used in Europe. http://www.skygaze.com/content/facts/math.shtml In 594 AD decimal notation is used for numbers in India. This is the system on which our current notation is based.
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Psychometrician
A psychometrician is a person who practices the science of measurement, or psychometrics. The term psychometrics refers to the measurement of an individual’s psychological attributes, including the knowledge, skills, and abilities a professional might need to work in a particular job or profession. Also, psychometricians write exams such as the MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, SAT, ACT, […]
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Math in Photography
How does Math relate to beauty, art, and fashion? Jessica Wynne, a professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York explored the beauty of math in her most recent project. She took creative photos of chalkboards that were labeled “Do Not Erase.” The results prove that beauty can be found in the most […]