MATH2290 · Mathematics
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
This course is intended to focus on the wealth of topics that relate specifically to the natural numbers. These will be treated as motivational problems to be used in an activity-oriented approach to mathematics in grades K-9. The course will demonstrate effective ways to use the calculator and computer in mathematics education. Topics include prime number facts and conjectures, magic squares, Pascal's triangle, Fibonacci numbers, modular arithmetic, and mathematical art.
Course experience
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Organization
4.8 / 5
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Challenge
4.5 / 5
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Attendance
4.8 / 5
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Assignments
4.7 / 5
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Weekly effort
~4
hours per week
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Across time
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Spring 2024
1 sectionSpring 2022
1 sectionSpring 2020
1 section