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Was it Really Gauss at 8 Years Old?

First, have students find the sum of the digits in the list 1, 2, 3, ..., 10.

Then have them do the same for 1, 2, 3, ..., 1000.

What are some ways to facilitate discussion of different counting methods?


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David Marain
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First have Ss find the sum of the digits in the list 1,2,3,...,10. Then have them do the same for 1,2,3,...,1000. Ways you facilitate discussion of different counting methods?

— David Marain (@dmarain) November 22, 2020
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