Rediscovering mathematics : you do the math / Shai Simonson.

By: Simonson, ShaiContributor(s): Mathematical Association of AmericaMaterial type: TextTextSeries: Classroom resource materials (Unnumbered)Publication details: [Washington, D.C.] : Mathematical Association of America, c2011Description: xxxi, 207 p. : ill. ; 26 cmISBN: 9780883857700Other title: You do the mathSubject(s): Mathematics -- Study and teaching | Problem solving -- Study and teaching | Mathematics -- Problems, exercises, etcDDC classification: 510 LOC classification: QA43 | .S56 2011
Contents:
Introduction: How to read mathematics -- Mathematical discovery in the classroom -- Don't reach for your calendar (Yet) -- Have another piece of pie, Zeno? -- Thinking like a mathematician- Lessons from a medieval rabbi -- What is mathematics good for? -- Three averages -- Algorithms- the unexpected role of pure mathematics -- Pythagoras' theorem and math by pictures -- Memorizing versus understanding -- Games and gambling -- Soccer balls and counting tricks -- Pizza Pi and area -- Back to the classroom.
Summary: Rediscovering mathematics is an eclectic collection of mathematical topics and puzzles aimed at talented youngsters and inquisitive adults who want to expand their view of mathematics.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-200) and index.

Introduction: How to read mathematics -- Mathematical discovery in the classroom -- Don't reach for your calendar (Yet) -- Have another piece of pie, Zeno? -- Thinking like a mathematician- Lessons from a medieval rabbi -- What is mathematics good for? -- Three averages -- Algorithms- the unexpected role of pure mathematics -- Pythagoras' theorem and math by pictures -- Memorizing versus understanding -- Games and gambling -- Soccer balls and counting tricks -- Pizza Pi and area -- Back to the classroom.

Rediscovering mathematics is an eclectic collection of mathematical topics and puzzles aimed at talented youngsters and inquisitive adults who want to expand their view of mathematics.

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