Web-based Practice
Number Base Clocks by The Shodor Foundation
Subject
Math, Science & Technology
Description
This activity allows you to convert between a number in a different base and base ten. The number system we are used to working in is called base 10 because there are ten digits, 0 though 9. In a base 7 number system, there would be 7 digits 0 through 6.
This activity would work well in groups for about 45 minutes if you use the exploration questions and about 15 minutes otherwise.
This activity can be used to:
- Understand modular arithmetic
- Introduce the idea of systems other than base 10
- Learn how to convert from base 10 to other bases
- Practice long division and dealing with remainders
Virtual Manipulative
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Content Provider
The Shodor Foundation is a non-profit research and education organization dedicated to the advancement of science and math education, specifically through the use of modeling and simulation technologies. For more information, please visit www.shodor.org
