The Formula That Wasn't.

Kaye, R. M.

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ERIC Number: EJ133377

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Publication Date: 1975

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The Formula That Wasn't

Kaye, R. M.

Mathematics Teaching, 73, 46-47, 75

Students were given the problem: Given a deck of cards in a certain order, after how many shuffles will it return to its original order? They worked with small decks of cards to develop a general formula, but were unhappy with the results. (SD)

Descriptors: Algebra, Induction, Instruction, Learning Activities, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Education, Probability, Problem Solving, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics

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