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Code Basics for Beginners: Caesar Shifts and Modular Arithmetic

October 28, 2026

See how a Caesar cipher turns letter shifts into arithmetic modulo 26, then try decoding a short message yourself. A worked example shows why shifting past Z wraps back to A—and why this classic cipher is easy to break.

Number History and Culture: Mayan Numerals and Zero

October 12, 2026

Mayan scribes used dots, bars, and a shell-shaped zero to write numbers in a positional system, usually based on 20. Try decoding a two-level numeral and see how place value changes its meaning.

Learn: Numeracy Essentials

September 24, 2026

A focused collection of explainers and foundational pieces that build number sense and practical numeracy skills. From arithmetic fluency to patterns and introductory code literacy, each article targets learners ready for concrete, real-number applications.

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