Perspectives on the consecutive pages problem

This article presents different approaches to a problem, dubbed by the author as 'the consecutive pages problem'. The aim of this teaching-oriented article is to promote the teaching of abstract concepts in mathematics, by selecting a challenging amusement problem and then presenting vario...

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Published in:International journal of mathematical education in science and technology 2011-04, Vol.42 (3), p.411-423
Main Author: Srinivasan, V.K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abstract Reasoning
Arithmetic
College students
Concept Teaching
Mathematical Applications
Mathematical Concepts
Mathematical Formulas
Mathematical Logic
Problem Sets
Problem Solving
Teaching Methods
the consecutive pages problem
the fundamental theorem of arithmetic
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Summary:This article presents different approaches to a problem, dubbed by the author as 'the consecutive pages problem'. The aim of this teaching-oriented article is to promote the teaching of abstract concepts in mathematics, by selecting a challenging amusement problem and then presenting various solutions in such a way that it can engage the attention of a fourth-grade student, a high school senior student, an average college student and scholars.
ISSN:0020-739X
1464-5211
DOI:10.1080/0020739X.2010.543163