{"product_id":"math-hacks-for-scratch-unlock-the-power-of-math-with-scratch-programming-paperback","title":"Math Hacks for Scratch: Unlock the Power of Math with Scratch Programming - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Mays\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePush Scratch programming to the limits as you explore primes, Fibonacci numbers, Pascal's triangle, and other mathematical curiosities through hands-on coding projects. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you're a student looking for project ideas to practice your math and coding skills, or a Scratch enthusiast just looking for something different, this is the book for you! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover the exciting intersection of mathematics and programming with \u003ci\u003eMath Hacks for Scratch(R)\u003c\/i\u003e. This book is perfect for kids, educators, and programming enthusiasts eager to learn or teach math through fun, hands-on projects using Scratch, the popular visual programming language. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou'll see how a little bit of planning, combined with the right mathematical or coding tricks, can make complex calculations doable. These are the \"hacks\" mentioned in the title. You'll write programs to speed up factoring big numbers, sort out a pizza party with Pascal's triangle, explore Fibonacci's famous sequence for counting rabbits, use cryptography to create unbreakable secret codes, and so much more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside, you'll find: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-Step Projects: Learn how to create interactive games, animations, and simulations that bring math concepts to life. Convert between binary and decimal to see how computers keep track of numbers. Make sense of patterns in lists, sequences, and arrays. Encode cryptograms, unscramble secret messages, and crack the Caesar cipher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal-World Applications: See how math is used every day to calculate probabilities in games and create dynamic graphics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert Guidance: Benefit from the insights of author Michael Mays, a seasoned math educator with a PhD in mathematics and a 40-year teaching career.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible Learning: Ideal for both beginners and experienced programmers, this book offers clear explanations and practical examples that make learning fun and easy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're a beginning coder wanting to enhance your Scratch skills, a teacher looking to inspire students, or a parent supporting your child's education, \u003ci\u003eMath Hacks for Scratch\u003c\/i\u003e provides the tools to turn coding projects into math adventures.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Mays\u003c\/b\u003e has a PhD in mathematics from Penn State University. His teaching career at West Virginia University spanned 40 years, including administrative posts as Director of the Institute for Math Learning and Chair of the Department of Statistics, and an appointment as Eberly Teaching Professor. He has had research appointments at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia and the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is the author of 59 research papers and technical reports on number theory, combinatorics, and mathematics education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 12, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758351450400,"sku":"9781718503380","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/acb07eb0a0237fdeabfecafe822e4419.webp?v=1780123681","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/math-hacks-for-scratch-unlock-the-power-of-math-with-scratch-programming-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}