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BadBradley:
Chinese has textbook in Yoruba? No African language is standardized enough to teach a major subject. Tribalistic oaf.

What is the Yoruba word for quadratic equation? Square root etc? Ewa goat!!!


China a homogeneous people with one language of 1.3 billion people, second largest economy in the world , second largest population in the world behind India would send out their scholars to write mathematics in a language unknown to the world and will never be a regional language till Jesus returns.

May God destroy your existence and that of your unborn generation to come.

So mathematics, a language still evolving that your own government has not approved for teaching even in primary school is what Chinese sten is mandating their people to punish?

May your be as relevant as the Yoruba language is to the world .

Bemused bastard!!!!!

ozuor, see it for yourself.
A slave you are and a slave you shall remain.
Kids.

ShescreamEWOOO:
ozuor, see it for yourself.
A slave you are and a slave you shall remain.
Kids.

if you're not a product of paternal fraud, then post the link to that picture you just dropped here!!!!

I want you to shame me with the link and then watch me prove to the world you're the son of your mother's village chemist abortion specialist

Hahaha, madness is real

They are always incompetent.
It should be in Nigeria languages starting with the major one at least.
Yet they are talking one Nigeria and national unity.
I don't even know the job of national orientation cannot put the FG on right path.

Honestey:
Let's see how 1, 2, 3 are written in Yoruba language first

Eni, Eji, Eta, Erin, etc.....

Amotolongbo:
https://tribuneonlineng.com/fg-begins-initiative-to-teach-mathematics-in-yoruba-language/

Commendable.
I step in the right direction. Knowledge must be ingrained in the aboriginal/native language of the recipient.. Biology, chemistry, Physics, Engineering, AI and financial budgeting is next.
We must grow and develop within.

Na now olodo go yapa

KnowledgePower7:
Ogun Teachers Be Like

If 4 skulls minus 5 skulls is equals to 1 skull
How many skulls is equivalent to 1/2 Skull

Ogun kill u dia idiot animal

So far it's within Yorubaland, nobody has any cause to waste their saliva on that.

Ti krokodile Kan ba mine ori antelopu Kan under wakati meji, wakati melo krokodile meji can mine ori antelopu merin? 😁

Amotolongbo:
cos that is the only Language God understands

Haba don't talk like that

There was this particular topic I never understood while in high school. One of the days I was sitting close to a lesson teacher who was taking the same topic but in Yoruba language and I understood it perfectly. It was then I realised that it is easier to learn in ones mother tongue 👅

10mobile:
Why only Yoruba?

he Neva reach una turn, be patient

They must also teach it in Arabic because of our illiterate friends in islam

I have said it before that our leaders are mentally lazy. Is this what their little brain can think out in moments like this that over 80% of Nigerians find it hard to feed?

It's 2024 and closing, people are doing great wonders with mathematics and this is all we can come up with Well at all at all movement is involved even though it's at snail pace a 1000 years behind schedule

Africa what have we done. We dont even need to talk to each other for life to get better, na person wey never know cosine and tangent wan kon put ami after 360° 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Rossikk:
So studying mathematics in your traditional language is 'stupid'?

You clearly need therapy and redemption from your disgusting self-hatred.

You know, I feel so bad for you because you're actually deranged (a small albeit significant deviation from stupidity) and most people on here would just continue attacking you, since they cannot appreciate that crucial difference.

I pray you're finally able to access the help that you need, because these APC people you're working for/with don't give a damn about your well-being

Amotolongbo:
cos that is the only Language God understands

our problem in the country is tribalism even b4 corruption.

Cos we behave like people who don't have sense all in the name of tribalism.

cardoctor:
What is the translation for Pythagoras Theorem in youruba language?

Don't mind them.

As long as they will restrict it In their SW region. No wahala.

If they try to impose it Nationwide. Then it Is Dead on Arrival (DOA)

10mobile:
Why only Yoruba?

yoruba is the official language in Nigeria

KnowledgePower7:
Ogun Teachers Be Like

If 4 skulls minus 5 skulls is equals to 1 skull
How many skulls is equivalent to 1/2 Skull

Wicked Nigger

Aplaudez:
This country is so sick in the head, leaving what's priority for nonsense things, the rate at which hunger is strolling on the street of this country no concern them!

I just pity we single youth, why is that when we want to start this adulthood thing is when this economy is really not friendly, I was coming from office today a man just fell at mile2 omo, nobody even near the man to sympathise, everybody just dey face where they're going!


Baba God, can you blow the trumpet already??

You don't understand. We already have regional forces - Amotekun, Ebube Agu, Hisbah. Now regional language to teach subjects. That's preparation for disintegration..
May it come soon.

There is the periodic table in Yoruba language already.. So there's nothing new.
Yoruba leads in everything.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0WSOI5ONLg?si=p6ba4_Y9-VBSTNvm

BadBradley:
son of a dead thief, what is the Yoruba term for quadratic equation, square root, etc!

Can you do a research in mathematics using the Yoruba language?


You cannot be the son of an absentee father and a sexually loose mother and try to explain what your lowlife background and poor education can't comprehend.

Bitch boy, no African language is standardized, you don't even have a Yoruba word for ",directly" because the language was never developed to add logistics for the present realities.

Developed languages like German, Russian, Dutch and Chinese still need to borrow terms from English as English still need to borrow terms from Latin and these are languages used for mahorr researches and education when you and your language were still under subjugation.

When the white man met you, your own history wasn't even recorded in your language. Fool.

Your language wasn't even used to record your on servile history but it can be used to teach mathematics!!!!

You're an animal, a cursed, Imbecilë

This white man or slave of a white man is so threatened by the fact that BLACK AFRICANS INVENTED AND TAUGHT THE WORLD MATHEMATICS.

See his colonized slaveboy lips like ''standardized language''.

You learnt how to do everything the 'western' way, and no other methodology can suffice or adapt to modern demands because you're a brainwashed, empty-headed pea brain, with FOAM where your brain ought to be.


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Yoruba Mathematics: A Deep Historical Legacy and Binary System

The Yoruba people of West Africa, primarily located in present-day Nigeria, have a rich and sophisticated mathematical heritage. Long before the arrival of colonial powers, the Yoruba civilization developed intricate systems of knowledge, including mathematics, which played a crucial role in their everyday life, religion, and governance. This article explores the history of Yoruba mathematics, their binary system, and recent research that highlights the complexity and depth of this ancient knowledge.

Historical Context of Yoruba Mathematics

The origins of Yoruba mathematics are deeply tied to the broader intellectual traditions of Africa, where mathematics was not only a tool for commerce or measurement but also deeply integrated into cultural, religious, and social systems. Mathematics was expressed through various forms, including geometric patterns in art, architecture, and textile designs, as well as in the construction of sacred spaces like the renowned Ifá divination system.

Yoruba mathematical practices were heavily embedded in oral tradition, with knowledge passed down through generations by specialists, such as diviners (babaláwos) and artisans. The Yoruba system of numeration is one of the most striking aspects of their mathematical tradition, utilizing a base-20 (vigesimal) system rather than the base-10 (decimal) system familiar in much of the world today. This system is structured around multiples of 20 and reflects sophisticated counting techniques that allowed the Yoruba to perform complex calculations long before contact with European colonizers.


The Yoruba Base-20 System

The Yoruba counting system, known as 'ẹ̀ẹ̀rìndínlógún', is a base-20 structure that reflects both practicality and cultural significance. In this system, numbers are counted in groups of 20. For example, the number 25 is expressed as "twenty-five," and the number 35 is represented as "twenty-fifteen" ('ogún àti mẹ́fà'). This system allowed the Yoruba to conceptualize and work with large numbers with ease.

The vigesimal system may seem unfamiliar, but it bears similarities to other ancient numeration systems, such as the Mayans' base-20 system. It is believed that the base-20 system developed out of the use of fingers and toes for counting. In the Yoruba tradition, numbers also have cultural and religious meanings, often tied to cosmology and divination.


Yoruba Mathematics and Ifá Divination

One of the most famous expressions of Yoruba mathematics is found in the Ifá divination system, a sophisticated binary-based system used to make decisions and interpret the will of deities. Ifá divination involves the casting of sacred palm nuts, which are manipulated to generate binary combinations of odd and even outcomes. These combinations, known as 'odu', are central to the process and hold symbolic, numerical, and philosophical significance.

The Ifá system uses 256 'odu', which is a striking parallel to the 256 possible combinations in an 8-bit binary system. Each 'odu' is represented by a unique combination of open (odd) or closed (even) marks, which are interpreted by the babaláwo to offer guidance. This binary approach reveals the presence of sophisticated mathematical reasoning within the Yoruba cultural framework long before the formalization of binary systems in modern computing.

The binary system employed in Ifá has drawn the attention of mathematicians and scholars of information theory, who see in it a highly advanced form of binary logic. The way the Yoruba encode and interpret information through these binary systems has implications for how we understand the universality of mathematical thought and its expression in different cultures.


The Binary System in Ifá and Modern Computing

The similarities between the Yoruba Ifá divination and modern binary logic have led to a growing body of research exploring the mathematical structures underlying Ifá. In the 1960s, African mathematician and scholar Professor William Bascom studied the Ifá system extensively, noting its parallels to binary logic. He highlighted how the Yoruba’s 256 'odu' corresponded to the binary outcomes of 8-bit strings, which form the foundation of modern digital computing.

The binary logic inherent in Ifá demonstrates that mathematical thinking, especially the use of binary systems, has been present in African knowledge systems for centuries, long before it became the backbone of computers and digital technology. In Ifá, each combination of binary results offers insight into the metaphysical world, while in modern computing, binary systems form the basis of information processing and storage.

While the purposes of the two systems—divination and computing—are different, the underlying logic reflects a shared mathematical principle. This underscores the fact that African civilizations like the Yoruba were not only keeping pace with mathematical developments in other parts of the world but in some cases were pioneers in using systems that would later shape global technological advancements.


Recent Research on Yoruba Mathematics

In recent years, scholars have begun to delve more deeply into the mathematical contributions of African societies, including the Yoruba. The interdisciplinary field of ethnomathematics has played a crucial role in recognizing the sophisticated mathematical systems embedded in African cultures, which were often dismissed or overlooked by earlier scholars.

One of the pioneers in this field is Ron Eglash, an American anthropologist and mathematician, who has explored fractal patterns in African designs and architecture, including those found in Yoruba art and urban planning. Fractals, which are complex geometric shapes that can be split into parts, each of which is a reduced-size copy of the whole, are common in African design and were employed by the Yoruba in their visual and spatial arrangements.

In his work, Eglash demonstrates how the recursive patterns found in African textile design, village layouts, and religious symbols reflect sophisticated mathematical principles such as self-similarity and scaling, which are key aspects of fractal geometry. The presence of these patterns in Yoruba cultural practices suggests that African mathematical thought was not only advanced but also highly integrated into daily life, spirituality, and artistic expression.


Yoruba Mathematics in Art and Architecture

Yoruba mathematics extends beyond numeration and divination into art, design, and architecture. Geometric patterns are a hallmark of Yoruba visual culture, found in textiles, beadwork, and carvings. These designs often exhibit symmetry, repetition, and proportionality, reflecting an intuitive grasp of mathematical concepts like balance and harmony.

In Yoruba architecture, particularly in the construction of royal palaces and sacred spaces, proportionality and geometry were crucial. For example, the construction of the walls and courtyards of traditional Yoruba compounds followed specific measurements that were based on social hierarchy and cosmological beliefs. The use of geometry in these spaces was not merely decorative but had deep social and spiritual meaning, reinforcing the connection between mathematics and the sacred.

The Yoruba also employed mathematical reasoning in the creation of textiles, such as 'adire' (tie-dye) and 'aso-oke' (hand-woven cloth). The complex patterns found in these textiles, including their grid-like structures, demonstrate a deep understanding of arithmetic progression and geometric arrangement. These mathematical principles were not only used for aesthetic purposes but also encoded social and religious messages.


Yoruba Mathematics and Modern Education

Despite the rich mathematical heritage of the Yoruba people, much of this knowledge was marginalized during the colonial period, when Western mathematical systems were imposed in African educational systems. However, there has been a resurgence of interest in traditional Yoruba knowledge, including mathematics, as part of broader efforts to decolonize education and recover indigenous intellectual traditions.

Today, scholars and educators are working to incorporate traditional Yoruba mathematics into the modern curriculum, highlighting its relevance and significance. By teaching young people about the mathematical systems of their ancestors, educators hope to inspire pride in African heritage while also demonstrating the universality and diversity of mathematical thought.

Moreover, modern Yoruba scholars are also exploring the application of traditional mathematical systems in contemporary problems. For example, there is growing interest in how the binary logic of Ifá could be applied to computing, decision-making algorithms, and even artificial intelligence. These efforts underscore the timeless nature of Yoruba mathematical knowledge and its potential to contribute to future technological innovations.


Conclusion

Yoruba mathematics, with its rich history and complex systems, stands as a testament to the intellectual achievements of African civilizations. From the base-20 counting system to the binary logic of Ifá divination, the Yoruba people developed sophisticated mathematical frameworks that were deeply integrated into their culture, religion, and daily life. Recent research has only begun to uncover the full extent of Yoruba mathematical contributions, revealing a legacy that continues to inspire scholars and educators around the world.

As we look to the future, it is essential to recognize and celebrate the mathematical heritage of the Yoruba people, ensuring that this knowledge is passed down to future generations and integrated into global mathematical discourse. Yoruba mathematics not only enriches our understanding of African history but also challenges the dominant narratives of mathematical development, offering new perspectives on the universality of human knowledge.


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musicwriter:
That's the way it should be.

That's the natural way it should be.

That's the right way it should be.

You're right here attacking the root cause of poverty in Africa. Once we speak and learn in our native language, we'll take authority from mother nature to do all things. We'll then be able to understand science like Japan, China, Russia, Germany, etc and build whatever we want.

All this was explained in Bible mythology when a God told an Adam and Eve to go ahead and "name things" in their own words. It's with those words that you created that you'll then take authority over all things, without waiting for someone else to interpret, define or set the context for meanings and reasons for you.

I hope this a joke. The professors of the various sciences in Nigeria cannot explain it? You need to understand your language to understand science ?

How will teach pure and applied mathematics, further mathematics and engineering mathematics in Yoruba?

Isn't it time the major Nigerian languages began to be used as medium of instruction in teaching not only Mathematics but other subjects as well?
In the Arabic speaking countries, Arabic language is a medium of instruction.
In Indonesia, they use Indonesian,a variety of Malay to teach.
Despite the archipelagic country being colonised for 350 years by the Dutch, Dutch language never became an official language.
Rather Malay rapidly spread throughout the Indonesian islands and became the unifying language and Lingua Franca among 1200 ethnic groups of the archipelagic SE Asian
country.
Indonesian Malay is the official language of Indonesia, serving as a second language for more than 200 million people in the country.
There are native speakers in the country and this language spread through historical trade ties among the Malays and other ethnic groups.
Colonial rule by the Dutch further enforced Malay's spread .
Nigeria should firmly emulate Asian countries in the strong usage of indigenous languages in education, business, government and commerce.

Amotolongbo:
https://tribuneonlineng.com/fg-begins-initiative-to-teach-mathematics-in-yoruba-language/

This is a subtle way of promoting tribalism. Emilokun

10mobile:
Federal Government did that of Yoruba, but Igbo should do theirs?

You sound ignorant bitter and foolish
You think this is a federal government initiative or that the work started overnight?
It is not a top down exercise

The federal government is in charge of curricula

Any region that wants to teach in its language must first do their homework and develop a blueprint to present to the federal government that is compliant with curriculums

No one will spoon feed anybody