Essay Planning: The Impact of Al-Khwarizmi on Science and Medicine

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Planning: The Impact of Al-Khwarizmi on Science and Medicine

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Essay Planning: The Impact of Al-Khwarizmi on Science and Medicine

Essay Title/Question: How did Al-Khwarizmi’s work in algebra influence science and medicine during and after his time?

Introduction Thesis:

Outline the importance of Al-Khwarizmi's contributions to mathematics and how these impacted scientific and medical progress.

Point 1 with Evidence:

Explain the development of algebra as a mathematical discipline due to Al-Khwarizmi’s work, referencing his book 'Al-Kitab al-Mukhtasar fi Hisab al-Jabr wal-Muqabala'.

Point 2 with Evidence:

Analyse how algebra facilitated advancements in scientific inquiry and medical calculations, such as in pharmacology and astronomy.

Counter-argument:

Outline possible limitations or criticisms of the extent to which algebra directly influenced medical practices or scientific discoveries.

Conclusion:

Summarise the significance of Al-Khwarizmi’s work and its lasting influence on the development of science and medicine.

1.
What was the main contribution of Al-Khwarizmi to mathematics?
[2 marks]
2.
Explain how algebra helped improve scientific research during and after Al-Khwarizmi’s time.
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the influence of algebra on medicine and on astronomy.
[3 marks]
4.
Analyse a possible limitation of relying on algebra for medical advances in medieval times.
[4 marks]
5.
Outline the lasting impact of Al-Khwarizmi's work on modern science and medicine.
[4 marks]
6.
Explain why Al-Khwarizmi is considered a key figure in the history of science.
[2 marks]
7.
Compare the role of Al-Khwarizmi’s algebraic methods with earlier mathematical techniques.
[3 marks]
8.
Write a short paragraph summarising the importance of Al-Khwarizmi’s contributions to science and medicine.
[4 marks]

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1/1/2026
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