Sharpening Everyday Mental/thinking Skills Through Mathematics Problem Solving And Beyond

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Alfred S Posamentier (The City University Of New York, Usa) Hans Humenberger (University Of Vienna, Austria)

Sharpening Everyday Mental/thinking Skills Through Mathematics Problem Solving And Beyond

Alfred S Posamentier (The City University Of New York, Usa), Hans Humenberger (University Of Vienna, Austria)

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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
07 February 2024

Mathematical foundations

Series: Problem Solving in Mathematics and Beyond

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Mathematics is a subject taught from kindergarten through to high school, and yet it is the one subject that most adults are almost proud to admit to not having been very good at, and, therefore, tend to avoid it where they can. However, one of the key factors in mathematics is its ability to enable us to solve everyday problems. When we consider 'the worst-case scenario' of the situation, it is analogous to solving a mathematical problem by considering extremes. Or, we might consider the best path to take from point A to point B, where geometric relationships can be helpful. This book is intended to demonstrate a variety of neglected aspects of mathematics, in order to demonstrate the power and beauty of the field of mathematics beyond where most people, students, and teachers believe is possible.

The chapters of the book explore a multitude of topics: unusual arithmetic calculations and shortcuts, entertaining and instructional problem-solving strategies, unusual applications of algebra, and how geometry allows us to better appreciate physical relationships. Only a basic mathematical knowledge is needed to understand these topics and problems; however, the book also demonstrates that, armed with even this level of understanding, our mathematical skills far exceed what we learned at school! The final chapter is the most challenging, and explores a curious problem-solving technique.

By: Alfred S Posamentier (The City University Of New York Usa), Hans Humenberger (University Of Vienna, Austria)
Imprint: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Country of Publication: Singapore
Volume: 30
ISBN: 9789811273940
ISBN 10: 9811273944
Series: Problem Solving in Mathematics and Beyond
Pages: 340
Publication Date: 07 February 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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Sharpening Everyday Mental/thinking Skills Through Mathematics Problem Solving And Beyond

Alfred S Posamentier (The City University Of New York, Usa), Hans Humenberger (University Of Vienna, Austria)

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