Star Numbers and Constellations.

Francis, Richard L.

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ERIC Number: EJ460293

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1993

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Star Numbers and Constellations.

Francis, Richard L.

Mathematics Teacher, v86 n1 p88-89 Jan 1993

A number for which the number of digits categorizes the number is called a star number. A set of star numbers having a designated property is called a constellation. Discusses nature and cardinality of constellations made up of star square, star prime, star abundant, and star deficient numbers. Presents five related problems for exploration. (MDH)

Descriptors: Discovery Learning, High Schools, Higher Education, Investigations, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Prime Numbers, Problem Sets, Problem Solving

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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