What to Solve?: Problems and Suggestions for Young Mathematicians (Oxford Science Publications) - Couverture souple

Cofman, Judita

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0198532946 ISBN 13 : 9780198532941

Editeur : Oxford University Press, USA, 1990

Synopsis

This book provides a wide variety of mathematical problems for teenagers and students to help stimulate interest in mathematical ideas outside of the classroom. Problems in the text vary in difficulty from the easy to the unsolved, but all will encourage independent investigation, demonstrate different approaches to problem-solving, and illustrate some of the famous dilemmas that well-known mathematicians have attempted to solve. Helpful hints and detailed discussions of solutions are included, making this book a valuable resource for schools, student teachers, and college mathematics courses, as well as for anyone fascinated by mathematical ideas.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Solving mathematical problmes is a favourite pastime of many people, from school students to professional research mathematicians. The aim of this book is to provide a wide variety of problems suitable for teenagers and students which will stimulate interest in mathematical ideas and methods outside the usual school syllabus. The problems vary in their difficulty, but are all intended to encourage independent investigation, to demonstrate different approaches to problem-solving, and to illustrate some of the famous problems that famous mathematicians have attempted to solve. For each problem the author has provided hints and a detailed discussion of their solution. Consequently, the book will provide a valuable teaching resource for schools, teacher training, and university mathematics courses. The problems themselves range from the easy to the unsolved and will provide much enjoyment for all those fascinated by mathematical ideas.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press, USA
• Date d'édition: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0198532946
• ISBN 13: 9780198532941
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 264
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible