Using a Spreadsheet

with Pascal's Triangle

for Sierpinski Gaskets

by

Sue Meredith

While mod numbers are not included in the seventh grade math curriculum, a colorful demonstration of mod numbers with Pascal's Triangle is a possible excursion into some of the interesting aspects of number theory. These illustrations serve as a point of interest and hopefully spark curiosity.

 

Pascal's Triangle mod 2:

 

Pascal's Triangle Mod 3:

 

 

Pascal's Triangle Mod 4:

Return to Pascal's Exploration page.