Mathematics history should be introduced into classroom teaching to stimulate students' learning motivation. Applying the history of mathematics in primary school mathematics classroom can help students consolidate their knowledge and strengthen their understanding of traditional culture. The teaching methods adopted by teachers will have an impact on students' learning. When teachers effectively integrate the history of mathematics into the mathematics classroom, they will not only enrich the knowledge in the mathematics classroom, but also let students know the great achievements made in the field of mathematics in China, feel the charm of mathematics, improve the learning quality and cultivate mathematics literacy.