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The Cryptoclub
Janet Beissinger
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Description for The Cryptoclub
Paperback. Join the cryptokids as they apply basic mathematics to make and break secret codes. This book discusses coding methods such as Caesar, substitution, Vigenere, and multiplicative ciphers as well as the modern RSA. Num Pages: 216 pages, colour illustrations, black & white line drawings, colour line drawings, black & white ta. BIC Classification: YQM. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 228 x 205 x 8. Weight in Grams: 486.
Join the Cryptokids as they apply basic mathematics to make and break secret codes. This book has many hands-on activities that have been tested in both classrooms and informal settings. Classic coding methods are discussed, such as Caesar, substitution, Vigenère, and multiplicative ciphers as well as the modern RSA. Math topics covered include: - Addition and Subtraction with, negative numbers, decimals, and percentages - Factorization - Modular Arithmetic - Exponentiation - Prime Numbers - Frequency Analysis.
The accompanying workbook, The Cryptoclub Workbook: Using Mathematics to Make and Break Secret Codes provides students with problems related to each section to ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc United States
Number of pages
216
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Weight
485g
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
Natick, United States
ISBN
9781568812236
SKU
V9781568812236
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Janet Beissinger
Janet Beissinger is a research assistant professor at the University of Illinois, Chicago's Institute for Mathematics and Science Education. She helped develop the widely used Math Trailblazers curriculum for grades K-5. Vera Pless, also a professor at UIC, is the author of Introduction to Coding Theory and has published over 100 papers.
Reviews for The Cryptoclub
One of the holy grails of education is making math fun, without reducing its rigor. Many people attempt this task, but few succeed. I believe that Janet Beissinger and Vera Pless are among the rare success stories with their book … it is a fabulous supplement to more traditional curriculums. Pattern recognition, probability, prime numbers, exponents, modular arithmetic, factoring, organizing ... Read more