Activity-Based Introduction to the Binary System: Nim Game Winning Strategy

Autor/in	Vaninsky, A.
Titel	Activity-Based Introduction to the Binary System: Nim Game Winning Strategy
Quelle	In: International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science & Technology, 38 (2007) 1, S.43-54 (12 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0020-739X
Schlagwörter	Mathematical Concepts; Extracurricular Activities; Educational Games; Class Activities; Game Theory; Mathematical Models; Program Implementation; Cybernetics; Program Descriptions; Improvement Programs + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Außerunterrichtliche Aktivität; Educational game; Lernspiel; Spieltheorie; Mathematical model; Mathematisches Modell; Kybernetik; Effizienzsteigerung
Abstract	The paper's aim is to demonstrate the utility of the well-known Nim game when it is used as a tool in teaching the binary system. A way to increase student comprehension, it also forms a basis for student projects and extracurricular activities on the topic. The paper offers descriptions of two versions of the game and the underlying mathematical theory, the winning algorithm, an elementary introduction to the binary system, structured proof of the winning strategy, and data structures and algorithm for computer implementation. All materials are offered in a form oriented towards presentation and discussion in the classroom. (Contains 2 tables, 1 figure, and 4 online resources.) (Author).
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Update	2017/4/10