The Cryptoclub: Using Mathematics to Make and Break Secret Codes

The Cryptoclub Using Mathematics to Make and Break Secret Codes Join the Cryptokids as they apply basic mathematics to make and break secret codes. This book has many hands-on activities that have been tested in both classrooms and informal settings. Classic coding methods are discussed, such as Caesar, substitution, Vigen?re, and multiplicative ciphers as well as the modern RSA. Math topics covered include: – Addition and Subtraction with, negative numbers, decimals, and percentages – Factorization – Modular Arithmetic – Exponentiation – Prime Numbers – Frequency Analysis. The accompanying workbook, The Cryptoclub Workbook: Using Mathematics to Make and Break Secret Codes provides students with problems related to each section to help them master the concepts introduced throughout the book. The teacher manual can be requested from the publisher by contacting the Academic Sales Manager, Susie Carlisle Additional ISBNs9781315275406, 9781351994712, 9781498747769, 9781568812236The Cryptoclub: Using Mathematics to Make and Break Secret Codes 1st Edition is written by Janet Beissinger; Vera Pless and published by A K Peters/CRC Press (T&F). ISBNs for The Cryptoclub are 9781439870068, 1439870063 and the print ISBNs are 9781138413153, 1138413151. Additional ISBNs include 9781315275406, 9781351994712, 9781498747769, 9781568812236.