A Study on Possibility of Practical Use of Cryptarithmetic Problems in Teaching and Learning of Mathematics

수학 교수.학습에서의 암호산술 문제의 활용 가능성에 관한 연구

In this paper, possibility of practical use of cryptarithmetic problems in teaching and learning of mathematics is discussed. There might be seven cases to use them practically like followings: (1) Cryptarithmetic problems might be used for deepening the mathematical knowledges. (2) Cryptarithmetic problems might be used for fostering mathematical thinking abilities. (3) Cryptarithmetic problems might be used for fostering problem solving abilities. (4) Cryptarithmetic problems might be used as open ended problems. (5) Cryptarithmetic problems might be used as materials for personalized learning. (6) Cryptarithmetic problems might be used as materials for cooperative learning. (7) Cryptarithmetic problems might be used as materials for problems posing.