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Rediscovering mathematics : you do the math /

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.--[book cover].

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Simonson, Shai
Autor Corporativo: Mathematical Association of America
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: [Washington, D.C.] : Mathematical Association of America, ©2011.
Colección:Classroom resource materials.
Temas:
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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.