Compared with other knowledge groups, mathematics is a historical or cumulative science. Important mathematical theories are always based on inheriting and developing the original theories. Not only do they not overthrow the original theory, but they always contain the original theory. People often compare modern mathematics to a dense tree, which contains and continues to grow more and more branches.

The history of mathematics is not only a simple chronological record of mathematical achievements. The development of mathematics is by no means smooth sailing. More often, it is full of melancholy, wandering, experiencing difficulties and twists and turns, and even facing crisis. The history of mathematics is also a record of the struggle of mathematicians to overcome difficulties and crises. Knowing this kind of record can help us learn lessons from the exploration and struggle of our predecessors, get inspiration and enhance our confidence. Therefore, it can be said that it is impossible to fully understand mathematical science without understanding the history of mathematics.

(1) Knowledge of the history of mathematics can increase students' interest in learning mathematics and motivate them to learn it well.

(2) Knowledge of mathematical history can help students learn how to apply mathematical knowledge, which greatly promotes the formation of students' practical ability.

(3) Knowledge of the history of mathematics can enhance students' confidence in learning mathematics.

(D) Knowledge of the history of mathematics can enhance students' patriotism and stimulate their enthusiasm for learning.

5) Knowledge of mathematical history can cultivate students' fighting spirit and rational spirit of exploring truth.

The history of mathematics is of great significance for revealing the real source and application of mathematical knowledge, guiding students to experience the real mathematical thinking process, creating an atmosphere of mathematics learning for exploration and research, stimulating students' interest in mathematics, cultivating the spirit of exploration, revealing the position and influence of mathematics in the history of cultural and scientific progress, and revealing its humanistic value. Therefore, mathematics teachers should bear the brunt of learning the history of mathematics.