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Title:

Magic Squares

Url:

https://www.nctm.org/Classroom-Resources/Illuminations/Lessons/Magic-S...

Creator:

Alejandre, Susan

Publisher:

Drexel University

Description: This website focuses on “magic squares” and their mathematical significance. Magic squares received their name because there are so many relationships between the sums of the numbers filling the squares. Students can use this site to explore what those relationships are, and instructors will find many ideas and teaching tools in this rich resource. Visitors can learn about the history and development of magic squares, the prominent mathematicians behind their use, and the equations that explain them. This website would be helpful for students, teachers, and math novices alike.

LC Classification:

Science -- Mathematics -- Algebra -- Combinatorics. Combinatorial analysis -- Permutations. Combinations. Partitions
Science -- Mathematics -- History
Science -- Mathematics -- Study and teaching. Research -- Special teaching methods and aids -- Other methods, A-Z -- Games

GEM Subject:

Mathematics
Mathematics -- Instructional issues
Mathematics -- Algebra

Key Concept:

Mathematics -- Algebra
Mathematics -- Combinatorics

Resource Type:

Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan
Instructional Material -- Interactive Simulation

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Middle School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Rights:

Drexel University

Access Rights:

Free access

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