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Gauss's Method for Summation.

Authors :
Terry, Elaine A.
Source :
Mathematics Teacher. Feb2016, Vol. 109 Issue 6, p480-480. 1p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article shares a publication reader's favorite mathematical lesson, focusing on German mathematician Karl Frederick Gauss and his method of mathematical summation. A brief historical information on Gauss contribution to mathematical lessons and concept is mentioned. The author also provides a sample mathematical problem and solutions to Gauss' summation.

Subjects

Subjects :
*ADDITION (Mathematics)
*MATHEMATICS problems & exercises
*STUDY & teaching of arithmetic
*MATHEMATICAL enrichment
*NUMBER systems
*REAL numbers

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
109
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Mathematics Teacher
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
112922655
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5951/mathteacher.109.6.0480
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