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Mathematics as Problem-solving
Alexander Soifer
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Description for Mathematics as Problem-solving
Paperback. Explores various elementary techniques for solving problems in algebra, geometry, and combinatorics. This book challenges readers to approach problems from different angles. It is suitable for students from high school through undergraduate levels and beyond, educators, and general readers interested in the methods of mathematical problem solving. Num Pages: 106 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 192.
This book joins several other books available for the preparation of young scholars for a future that involves solving mathematical pr- lems. This training not only increases their ?tness in competitions, but may also help them in other endeavors they may engage in the future. The book is a diversi?ed collection of problems from all areas of high school mathematics, and is written in a lively and engaging way. The introductory explanations and worked problems help guide the reader without turning the additional problems into rote repe- tions of the solved ones. The book should become an essential tool in ... Read more
This book joins several other books available for the preparation of young scholars for a future that involves solving mathematical pr- lems. This training not only increases their ?tness in competitions, but may also help them in other endeavors they may engage in the future. The book is a diversi?ed collection of problems from all areas of high school mathematics, and is written in a lively and engaging way. The introductory explanations and worked problems help guide the reader without turning the additional problems into rote repe- tions of the solved ones. The book should become an essential tool in ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
106
Condition
New
Number of Pages
106
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387746463
SKU
V9780387746463
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Mathematics as Problem-solving
From the reviews: “How does one describe a mathematician? I know no better way than to read this delightful book. For Alexander Soifer has not just written another book about mathematics. He has opened up his heart
-and in the process his great love for mathematics, his creative ability, his respect for and skill in teaching, his joy in living ... Read more
-and in the process his great love for mathematics, his creative ability, his respect for and skill in teaching, his joy in living ... Read more