Activity
Cool Math

Coolmath: Gauss's Problem and Arithmetic Series

For Students 6th - 9th
This algebra lesson explains Gauss's Problem and introduces arithmetic series.
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Gauss Arithmetic Sequence Strategy

For Students 6th - 8th
Learn how mathematician Karl Friedrich Gauss figured out how to sum up any arithmetic sequence without having to add up each and every term. This video focuses on using your critical thinking to follow along as Gauss determines his...