Number theory is among cryptography foundations, but sometimes it is hard for students to understand the theory, mostly due the lack of previous skills and knowledge of that mathematical theory by students.
Have you dealt with that problem? Have you faced other problems while teaching number theory? How to overcome them?
Hi, Rey. I recommend you to teach the foundations of RSA cryptography. It is an interesting subject.
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Marcelo Jorge Luz Mesquita I agree, but, any advice regarding Number Theory contribution to that topic? Any specific approach, topics ordering, etc?
True, RSA is an interesting subject. But then Any teaching methodology on RSA?
Well, I suggest starting by showing a practical example, with a simple message. You can explain the main applications. I think it can increase the curiosity of the students. After that, step by step, you show the subjects of the Number Theory related to RSA: prime numbers, divisibility, factorization, etc. All of them obeying the level of difficulty of the subject.
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