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CHAPTER 27: CAN YOU GAUSS THE ANSWER?

Source :
Math Amazements: Astounding Investigations Uncover Math in Your World; 2006, p87-89, 3p
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Chapter 27 of the book "Math Amazements: Astounding Investigations Uncover Math in Your World" is presented. It discusses the skills of the German mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss, which were obvious even when he was still very young. Mathematical areas explored by Gauss are described, including his development of the Gaussian curve, a mathematical equation for the normal distribution curve. Classroom activities are also presented on math puzzles and equations.

Subjects

Subjects :
GAUSSIAN curvature
MATHEMATICS

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Math Amazements: Astounding Investigations Uncover Math in Your World
Publication Type :
Book
Accession number :
86231376