The document discusses the history and importance of numerical algorithms. It began with early papers in the 1940s and projects like ENIAC for calculating trajectories. Over time, important people and projects advanced areas like linear algebra, differential equations, and approximation methods. Today, numerical algorithms are widely used in applications such as digital imaging, engineering, finance, and more. Understanding numerical methods is crucial for teaching mathematics with technology, as it ensures students have proper conceptual knowledge to analyze problems.

1. History of Numerical Algorithms Reva Narasimhan Kean University, Union, NJ

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