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].
Call Number: | Libro Electrónico |
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Format: | Electronic eBook |
Language: | Inglés |
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[Washington, D.C.] :
Mathematical Association of America,
©2011.
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Series: | Classroom resource materials.
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Online Access: | Texto completo |
Table of 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.