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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].

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Simonson, Shai
Corporate Author: Mathematical Association of America
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: [Washington, D.C.] : Mathematical Association of America, ©2011.
Series:Classroom resource materials.
Subjects:
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.