Applications. Self-Checking Codes--An Application of Modular Arithmetic.

Wood, Eric F.

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ERIC Number: EJ351508

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Publication Date: 1987

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Applications. Self-Checking Codes--An Application of Modular Arithmetic.

Wood, Eric F.

Mathematics Teacher, v80 n4 p312-16 Apr 1987

Two relevant applications of mathematics and computer science are presented: International Standard Book Numbers (ISBN) that appear in textbooks and universal product codes that appear on grocery products. A computer program is included. (MNS)

Descriptors: Computer Software, Learning Activities, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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