Number Theory Science Fair Projects & Experiments

Determine if a formula can be derived to find the number iterations it takes to reach zero or the Kaprekar Constant (6174) without going through the Kaprekar Routine. [E]

The Random Fibonacci Sequence [E]

Discover a method to multiply two numbers represented by the same quadratic form. [E]

Efficient True Random Number Generation [E]

Examine the correlation between the Fibonacci sequence and the spiral phyllotaxis, or leaf arrangement, of various plants occurring in nature. [E]

Test three random number generators (functions in Excel, C++, and Java) and evaluated the results using chi-square values from each experiment to determine which program was most likely to generate unbiased random numbers. [E]

Prove if Benford's Law applies to randomly generated numbers, and not just to numbers occuring from natural data sets. [E]

Experimental Verification of the Prime Number Theorem [E]

Build a binary marble adding machine [E]

What is a prime number? [P] [P]

The Efficiency of Prime-Testing Algorithms [E]

Pascal like Triangle, Sierpinski like Gaskets and Fibonacci like Sequences. [P]

A Mathematical Proof of a Relationship between Fibonacci and Lucas Numbers [E]

Pseudo-Random Numbers [E]

How to find perfect numbers. [E]

Is there a general divisibility rule, or pattern, that applies to any number? [E]

Observe the occurrences of Fibonacci numbers, sequences, the Fibonacci ratio, and the Fibonacci spiral in nature. [E]

Develope a circle map that represents the Collatz transformation and investigates its properties to make progress in proving the Collatz conjecture. [E]

Find out if there is a number that will disprove Goldbachs Conjecture [E]

What patterns are formed when number sequences are translated into different base systems and interpreted in base-10? [E]

Inverse Symmetry Pattern in the Multiplication Table [E]