The development history of mathematics can be roughly divided into four periods. The first period is the formation period of mathematics, and the second period is the period when mathematics remains unchanged. Its research results include Lee's constant formula, Fahrenheit theorem, Su's cone and so on.

The first period, the formation period of mathematics, is the period when human beings establish the most basic mathematical concepts. Since counting, human beings have gradually established the concept of natural numbers, simple calculation methods, and recognized the most basic and simplest geometric forms. Arithmetic and geometry are not separated.

The second period is elementary mathematics, that is, the period of mathematical constants. The most basic and simple achievements in this period constitute the main content of middle school mathematics. This period began in the 5th century BC, maybe earlier, and lasted for about two thousand years until17th century. Gradually formed the main branches of elementary mathematics: arithmetic, geometry and algebra.

The third period, the variable mathematics period. Variable mathematics came into being in the17th century, and has generally gone through two decisive and significant steps; The first step is the generation of analytic geometry; The second step is calculus, which is the branch of higher mathematics that studies the differential and integral of functions and related concepts and applications. It is the basic subject of mathematics. The content mainly includes limit, differential calculus, integral calculus and its application.

The fourth period, modern mathematics. The period of modern mathematics began in19th century. The beginning of the modern stage of mathematics development is characterized by profound changes in all foundations-algebra, geometry and analysis.

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The main reasons for promoting the development of mathematics are the actual demand of various technologies and human speculation on unknown technologies and academic aspects.

At that time, the material world was not as rich as it is now, and people only knew how much food they got. In the future, when people have factories, they may use functions to calculate profits. Maybe people have territorial awareness, know about defense or invasion, study weapons, and derive more advanced mathematics. ?

From this, we can know. In fact, the development of mathematics is inseparable from life, and the further progress of people's thoughts has promoted the further progress of mathematics. ?

Baidu Encyclopedia-History of Mathematics Development