[squeakland] Artifacts in ObjectCatalog

[K. K. Subramaniam]

On Sunday, May 30, 2010 10:14:13 am Steve Thomas wrote:
> This is the second time you have referenced "seed arithmetic" and both uses
> you mentioned provide very good metaphors to think about mathematics.
> 
> Is there any good references on the various "seed games" I can look at?
Apologies, Steve. I am not aware of any book exploring such games. These are 
handed down orally over the generations, like folklore. Interest in these 
recording these games waxes and wanes [1].

Math was not always as hallowed in curriculum as it is today. It was something 
that was "caught" but not "taught". The primary motive behind these games is 
"just fun". Math just happens to be part of it.

[1] 
http://lite.epaper.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=6&edlabel=TOIBG&mydateHid=30-05-2010&pubname=&edname=&articleid=Ar00600&format=&publabel=TOI

Subbu