Guide to the resources from Simon Singh's Codebook CD-ROM
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/33028/32772.docx Added: 15 May 2020 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Guide/notesThese resources have been developed to try and utilise the fantastic potential for doing cryptography in the classroom (particularly the maths classroom!) They cover a wide range of ages and abilities.
Many thanks to Simon Singh for providing permission to upload worksheets and activities directly to scoilnet on this occasion.
How it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Mathematics
Strand: 5. Statistics and Probability
Strand unit: 3. Statistical Investigations
Suggestions for use: Bar Charts, Tallies, Frequency Tables, Common Factors, History of Maths, Problem Solving
- SC
- Mathematics
Strand: 1. Statistics & Probability
Suggestions for use: Bar Charts, Tallies, Frequency Tables, Common Factors, History of Maths, Problem Solving
- TY
- TY Core Subjects
Strand: Mathematics
Suggestions for use: Bar Charts, Tallies, Frequency Tables, Common Factors, History of Maths, Problem Solving
Frequency Analysis for Codebreaking
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/33029/32773.doc Added: 15 May 2020 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Guide/notes / Lesson Plan / Worksheet / ActivityStudent activities and teaching notes for lesson on using simple statistics to break codes
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- JC
- Mathematics
Strand: 5. Statistics and Probability
Suggestions for use: Bar Charts, Tallies, Frequency Tables, Common Factors, History of Maths, Problem Solving
- SC
- Mathematics
Strand: 1. Statistics & Probability
Suggestions for use: Bar Charts, Tallies, Frequency Tables, Common Factors, History of Maths, Problem Solving, Probability, Permutations and combinations
- TY
- TY Core Subjects
Strand: Mathematics
Suggestions for use: Bar Charts, Tallies, Frequency Tables, Common Factors, History of Maths, Problem Solving, Probability, Permutations and combinations
Introduction to Code Breaking
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/33030/32774.doc Added: 15 May 2020 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Guide/notes / Lesson Plan / Worksheet / ActivityCryptography Code Making Code Breaking Statistics Probability Problem Solving
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- JC
- Mathematics
Strand: 5. Statistics and Probability
Suggestions for use: Bar Charts, Tallies, Frequency Tables, Common Factors, History of Maths, Problem Solving
- TY
- TY Core Subjects
Strand: Mathematics
Suggestions for use: Bar Charts, Tallies, Frequency Tables, Common Factors, History of Maths, Problem Solving
Affine Cipher
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/33031/32775.doc Added: 15 May 2020 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Guide/notes / Lesson Plan / Worksheet / ActivityAn introduction to Polyalphabetic Substitution
Cryptography Code Making Code Breaking Statistics Probability Problem Solving
How it maps to the curriculum
- TY
- TY Core Subjects
Strand: Mathematics
Suggestions for use: Bar Charts, Tallies, Frequency Tables, Common Factors, History of Maths, Problem Solving, Probability, Permutations and combinations
- SC
- Mathematics
Strand: 1. Statistics & Probability
Suggestions for use: Bar Charts, Tallies, Frequency Tables, Common Factors, History of Maths, Problem Solving, Probability, Permutations and combinations
Introduction to the Enigma Code
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/33033/32777.doc Added: 15 May 2020 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Guide/notes / Lesson Plan / Worksheet / ActivityExploring the Maths behind the WWII Enigma Code used by the German Forces.
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- TY
- TY Core Subjects
Strand: Mathematics
Suggestions for use: Cryptography Code Making Code Breaking Statistics Probability Problem Solving
- SC
- Mathematics
Strand: 1. Statistics & Probability
Strand unit: 2. Concept of Probability
Suggestions for use: History of Maths, Problem Solving, Probability, Permutations and combinations
More Code Breaking Activities
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/33034/32778.doc Added: 15 May 2020 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Worksheet / ActivityFour extra activities for all levels
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- JC
- Mathematics
Strand: 5. Statistics and Probability
Suggestions for use: Problem Solving Probability Statistics
- TY
- TY Core Subjects
Strand: Mathematics
Suggestions for use: Problem Solving Probability Statistics
- SC
- Mathematics
Strand: 1. Statistics & Probability
Suggestions for use: Problem Solving Probability Statistics
Activites and Resources for Crytography
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/33035/32779.doc Added: 15 May 2020 Contributor: PDST Resource type:Even more activities and resources to explore cryptography
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Mathematics
Strand: 5. Statistics and Probability
Suggestions for use: Cryptography Code Making Code Breaking Statistics Probability Problem Solving
- TY
- TY Core Subjects
Strand: Mathematics
Suggestions for use: Cryptography Code Making Code Breaking Statistics Probability Problem Solving
- SC
- Mathematics
Strand: 1. Statistics & Probability
Suggestions for use: Cryptography Code Making Code Breaking Statistics Probability Problem Solving