Abu al-Wafa al-Buzjani: A Pedagogical Framework for Teaching Mathematics and Astronomy with a Historical–Practical Approach

Subject Areas : Journal of Iranian Social Development Studies

vahid alamian ^{1 *}

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Received: 2025-08-13 Accepted : 2025-10-27 Published : 2025-10-05

Keywords: : Abu al-Wafa al-Buzjani, pedagogy, mathematics education, astronomy education, historical–practical approach, critical thinking, practical skills,

Abstract :

Abu al-Wafa Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn Yahya ibn Ismail al-Buzjani (940–998 AD), one of the most distinguished mathematicians and astronomers of the Islamic world in the 10th century, made remarkable contributions to trigonometry, geometry, and astronomy. This article, while outlining al-Buzjani’s scientific standing in the history of science, proposes a pedagogical framework inspired by his approaches for mathematics and astronomy teachers. The aim of this approach is to enhance students’ conceptual understanding, computational accuracy, practical geometric skills, and critical thinking by introducing real-life and tangible problems, using simple tools, and emphasizing the role of Islamic civilization in scientific progress. This educational model enables teachers to create an engaging and meaningful learning environment by connecting history, theory, and practice Abu al-Wafa Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn Yahya ibn Ismail al-Buzjani (940–998 AD), one of the most distinguished mathematicians and astronomers of the Islamic world in the 10th century, made remarkable contributions to trigonometry, geometry, and astronomy. This article, while outlining al-Buzjani’s scientific standing in the history of science, proposes a pedagogical framework inspired by his approaches for mathematics and astronomy teachers. The aim of this approach is to enhance students’ conceptual understanding, computational accuracy, practical geometric skills, and critical thinking by introducing real-life and tangible problems, using simple tools, and emphasizing the role of Islamic civilization in scientific progress. This educational model enables teachers to create an engaging and meaningful learning environment by connecting history, theory, and practice

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