Mining for Numbers. A Heuristic Approach to Some Prime Number Work.

Tapson, Frank

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Publication Date: 1973

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Mining for Numbers. A Heuristic Approach to Some Prime Number Work

Tapson, Frank

Mathematics in School, 2, 6, 2-4, Nov 73

Whole numbers written in spiral or triangular patterns with spaces occupied by prime numbers blocked in produces interesting visual patterns. Described is a game based on these patterns that may be played at many different levels. (JP)

Descriptors: Diagrams, Elementary School Mathematics, Enrichment, Games, Mathematical Concepts, Number Concepts, Prime Numbers, Problem Solving, Secondary School Mathematics

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