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High School

A Mathematical Look at the Calendar (HiMAP)

Author: Richard L. Francis


This unit demonstrates mathematical techniques for finding the day of the week on a given date, finding mathematical patterns in the calendar, and using these patterns to develop algorithms. HiMAP Module 10.

HiMAP library now available on CD-ROM product no. 7593

Table of Contents:

CHAPTER 1: AN HISTORICAL NOTE ON THE CALENDAR

CHAPTER 2: THE BASIC CALENDAR FORMS

CHAPTER 3: MODULAR ASPECTS OF THE CALENDAR

CHAPTER 4: THE HEPTAGONAL CALENDAR

CHAPTER 5: THE CALENDAR APPLIED

REFERENCES

WORKSHEETS

TRANSPARENCIES

THE DAZE GAME

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HiMAP
65 pages

Mathematics Topics:

  • Algebra ,
  • Number Theory

Application Areas:

  • Social Studies ,
  • History

Prerequisites:

Algebra II

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