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EngageNY

The Euclidean Algorithm as an Application of the Long Division Algorithm

For Students 6th Standards
Individuals learn to apply the Euclidean algorithm to find the greatest common factor of two numbers. Additionally, the lesson connects greatest common factor to the largest square that can be drawn in a rectangle.
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Curated OER

Euclidean Algorithm

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners are introduced to the concept of a Greatest Common Divisor. They review the number systems. Students are told how the entire field of Number Theory primarily uses the integers. They are told the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra.
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Curated OER

Math Trailblazers and Their Modern Day Connections

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
There are many ways to connect math with topics your children are interested in.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Euclidean Algorithm

For Students 9th - 10th
As related to cryptography, understanding and providing proof of the Euclidian Algorithm.
Activity
University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Greatest Common Divisor and Least Common Multiple

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the greatest common divisor, the least common multiple, and the Euclidean Algorithm. This resource gives a description of each of these concepts, accompanied by several examples.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Euclid's Algorithm

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Mathworld.com provides a very detailed description of Euclid's algorithm of common divisors and a method of finding the greatest.
Activity
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Golden Ratio

For Students 9th - 10th
Math World explains the Golden Ratio, gives the formula for finding the irrational number, and expresses this value as an infinite series. Also defines and represents the Ratio geometrically, its relationship to the Fibonacci numbers,...
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Other

Greatest Common Factor Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Free online calculator provides help with finding the greatest common factor.
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Other

Stat Soft: Statistics Glossary

For Students 9th - 10th
Dozens of statistical terms are defined and illustrated in this glossary.