Assortment of Recreational Mathematics - An Information for the Future Learner

D. R. Robert Joan*
Assistant Professor, Mathematics Education, Christian College of Education, Marthandam.
Periodicity:January - March'2015
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jmat.4.1.3233

Abstract

In this article, the author has discussed the various areas of recreational mathematics which was interesting and makes fun. The recreational mathematics includes mathematical puzzles, mathematical games, mathematical Riddles, Brain games, number Pattern, magic squares, birthday Magic Square, paradoxes and unsolved problems which are discussed in this article. Recreational mathematics is an umbrella term for mathematics carried out for recreation including self-education and entertainment rather than a strictly research and application-based professional activity, although it is not necessarily limited to being an endeavour for amateurs. It often involves mathematical puzzles and games. Recreational mathematics is a treasury of problems which make mathematics fun. Mathematical games are multiplayer games whose rules, strategies, and outcomes can be studied and explained using mathematics. A game or toy in which you have to fit into separate pieces together, or a problem or question that you have to answer by using your skill or knowledge. Mathematical puzzles require mathematics in order to solve them. A riddle is a statement or a question or phrase having a double or veiled meaning, put forth as a puzzle to be solved. Brain games are a quick and easy way to practise your literacy and numeracy skills. A pattern constitutes a set of numbers or objects in which all the members are related with each other by a specific rule. These are the areas of recreational mathematics and it inspire the learners to learn mathematics as well as to solve the problems.

Keywords

Mathematical Puzzles, Mathematical Games, Mathematical Riddles, Brain Games, Number Pattern, Magic Squares, Birthday Magic Square, Paradoxes and Unsolved Problems.

How to Cite this Article?

Joan, D.R.R. (2015). Assortment of Recreational Mathematics - An Information for the Future Learner . i-manager’s Journal on Mathematics, 4(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.26634/jmat.4.1.3233

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