Title

Arithmetic: math as 'pure' and 'applied'

Authors

Sunil Chetty, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

2-2-2017

Disciplines

Mathematics

Abstract

One often hears mathematics classified into two categories: pure or applied, abstract or concrete, elementary or modern. We explore how arithmetic can dismantle such highly artificial distinctions. More specifically, we play with tiles and draw pictures to highlight how arithmetic can be both good mental exercise and a very useful tool for modern communication.

Recommended Citation

Chetty, Sunil, "Arithmetic: math as 'pure' and 'applied'" (2017). Forum Lectures. 169.
https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/forum_lectures/169