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Math Circles for Elementary School Students: Berkeley 2009 and Manhattan 2011
Natasha Rozhkovskaya
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Description for Math Circles for Elementary School Students: Berkeley 2009 and Manhattan 2011
Paperback. Series: MSRI Mathematical Circles Library. Num Pages: 163 pages. BIC Classification: JNLB; JNU; YQM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 258 x 180 x 18. Weight in Grams: 330.
The main part of this book describes the first semester of the existence of a successful and now highly popular program for elementary school students at the Berkeley Math Circle. The topics discussed in the book introduce the participants to the basics of many important areas of modern mathematics, including logic, symmetry, probability theory, knot theory, cryptography, fractals, and number theory. Each chapter in the first part of this book consists of two parts. It starts with generously illustrated sets of problems and hands-on activities. This part is addressed to young readers who can try to solve problems on their ... Read more
The main part of this book describes the first semester of the existence of a successful and now highly popular program for elementary school students at the Berkeley Math Circle. The topics discussed in the book introduce the participants to the basics of many important areas of modern mathematics, including logic, symmetry, probability theory, knot theory, cryptography, fractals, and number theory. Each chapter in the first part of this book consists of two parts. It starts with generously illustrated sets of problems and hands-on activities. This part is addressed to young readers who can try to solve problems on their ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
American Mathematical Society
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Series
MSRI Mathematical Circles Library
Condition
New
Number of Pages
166
Place of Publication
Providence, United States
ISBN
9781470416959
SKU
V9781470416959
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About Natasha Rozhkovskaya
Natasha Rozhkovskaya, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS USA.
Reviews for Math Circles for Elementary School Students: Berkeley 2009 and Manhattan 2011
The book is richly illustrated, which makes it attractive to its young audience." - Zentralblatt MATH "Why are there so few math circles, particularly for younger children? One of the reasons is the belief that very young kids are simply not ready for complex math. Another reason is that finding deep and engaging math activities, adapted for this younger ... Read more