A Mathematical Study of the Game

Shi, Yixun

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ERIC Number: EJ598097

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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A Mathematical Study of the Game "Twenty-Four Points".

Shi, Yixun

Mathematics Teacher, v92 n9 p828-32 Dec 1999

Presents a mathematical analysis of the game "twenty-four points" that aims to apply arithmetic operations on the four numbers to reach a specific number. This game can improve children's ability to do mental arithmetic. (ASK)

Descriptors: Arithmetic, Educational Games, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Practitioners; Teachers

Language: English

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