Developing mathematical thinking with exercises in number theory
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number theory, mathematical thinking, problem solvingAbstract
Number theory is an area of mathematics where we find the most diverse ideas and the most varied types of problems – from simple classroom problems to those at Olympic competition level. We designed an experiment that links the learning of number theory and solving number theory problems with general mathematical problem-solving skills. The participants in the experiment were Grade 8 students. The students in the experimental group were given a number theory task at the beginning of each lesson, while the students in the control group were given a task related to the regular curriculum. The effectiveness of the experiment was tested by regular curriculum assessments and by assessments in which number theory was not involved.
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