Finite Math – Modular Operations

Finite Math – Modular Operations

Modular Operations: You want to explain the concept of modular operations to a middle school mathematics classroom, starting with a demonstration from clock arithmetic. Your explanation should include the following support: 

•  Appropriate examples for modular addition using positive integers

•  Appropriate examples for modular addition using negative integers

•  Appropriate examples for modular multiplication using positive integers 

•  Appropriate examples for modular multiplication using negative integers

•  A sentence or two about the use of modular operations in real-world scenarios

1. Explain how you would discuss the following (suggested length of 1–2 pages) in the classroom setting:

a.  Modular arithmetic and its relation to time