Rediscovering mathematics : you do the math / Shai Simonson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Simonson, Shai, author.

Contributor:

Mathematical Association of America.

Series:

Classroom resource materials

Classroom Resource Materials, v. 39

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mathematics--Problems, exercises, etc.

Mathematics.

Problem solving--Study and teaching.

Problem solving.

Mathematics--Study and teaching.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxxi, 207 pages)

Other Title:

You do the math

Place of Publication:

[Washington, DC] : Mathematical Association of America, c2011.

System Details:

Mode of access : World Wide Web

Summary:

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.-- P. [4] of Cover.

Contents:

1. Mathematical Discovery in the Classroom 2. Don't Reach for Your Calculator (Yet) 3. Have Another Piece of Pie, Zeno? 4. Thinking Like a Mathematician

Lessons from a Medieval Rabbi 5. What is Mathematics Good For? 6. Three Averages 7. Algorithms

The Unexpected Role of Pure Mathematics 8. Pythagoras' Theorem and Math by Pictures 9. Memorizing Versus Understanding 10. Games and Gambling 11. Soccer Balls and Counting Tricks 12. Pizza Pi and Area 13. Back to the Classroom

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-200) and index.

Electronic reproduction. Providence, Rhode Island : American Mathematical Society. 2012

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Simonson, Shai. Rediscovering mathematics :

ISBN:

9780883859124 (online)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.