SHIRAKATSI AND HIS MATHEMATICAL LEGACY

Abstract

The article examines the didactic potential of the mathematical heritage of the prominent 7th-century Armenian scholar Anania Shirakatsi and its effectiveness in modern general education. The aim of the study is to identify the pedagogical possibilities of Shirakatsi’s arithmetic problems and their impact on students’ logical thinking, analytical skills, and learning motivation. The research is based on a qualitative pedagogical methodology and includes an experimental study conducted in the 6th grade, with a comparative analysis of experimental and control groups. The results demonstrate that the purposeful integration of historical-mathematical material significantly enhances students’ cognitive engagement, independent thinking, and ability to provide reasoned solutions. At the same time, the value-based component of education is strengthened, as Shirakatsi’s heritage fosters respect for national scientific traditions. The article also presents methodological approaches, a SWOT analysis, and an interpretation within Bloom’s taxonomy framework. The findings confirm that Shirakatsi’s mathematical heritage can be effectively applied as a modern didactic tool to improve the quality of mathematics education.