A mathematician comes of age / Steven G. Krantz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Krantz, Steven G. (Steven George), 1951- author.

Series:

MAA spectrum.

Spectrum series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mathematics--Study and teaching.

Mathematics.

Mathematics--Study and teaching--Psychological aspects.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 137 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington : Mathematical Association of America, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

A Mathematician Comes of Age discusses the maturation process for a mathematics student. It describes and analyzes how a student develops from a neophyte who can manipulate simple arithmetic problems to a sophisticated thinker who can understand abstract concepts, can think rigorously, and can analyze and manipulate proofs. Most importantly, mature mathematics students can create proofs and know when the proofs that they have created are correct. Mathematics is distinct from other disciplines in the nature of its intellectual development. The book lays out these differences and discusses their significance.

Contents:

Introductory thoughts

Math concepts

Teaching techniques

Social issues

Cognitive issues

What is a mathematician?

Is mathematical maturity for everyone?

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 02 Oct 2015).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61444-511-7

OCLC:

783533353