Exploring the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic in Excel 2007

This paper discusses how fundamentals of number theory, such as unique prime factorization and greatest common divisor can be made accessible to secondary school students through spreadsheets. In addition, the three basic multiplicative functions of number theory are defined and illustrated through...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Stephen Sugden, David Miller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: McMaster University
Series:Spreadsheets in Education
Online Access:http://sie.scholasticahq.com/article/4578-exploring-the-fundamental-theorem-of-arithmetic-in-excel-2007.pdf