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The Joy of Mathematics - Marvels, Novelties, and Neglected Gems That Are Rarely Taught in Math Class (Paperback)
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The Joy of Mathematics - Marvels, Novelties, and Neglected Gems That Are Rarely Taught in Math Class (Paperback)
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List price R508
Loot Price R451
Discovery Miles 4 510
You Save R57 (11%)
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Wouldn't it be great if all school teachers (from kindergarten
through high school) would share the joy of mathematics with their
students, rather than focus only on the prescribed curriculum that
will subsequently be tested? This book reveals some of the wonders
of mathematics that are often missing from classrooms. Here's your
chance to catch up with the math gems you may have missed. Using
jargon-free language and many illustrations, the authors--all
veteran math educators--explore five areas--arithmetic, algebra,
geometry, probability, and the ways in which mathematics can
reinforce common sense. Among other things, you'll learn "the rule
of 72," which enables you to quickly determine how long it will
take your bank account to double its value at a specific interest
rate. Other handy techniques include an automatic algorithm for
multiplying numbers mentally and a clever application that will
allow you to convert from miles to kilometers (or the reverse)
mentally. A delightful presentation of geometric novelties reveals
relationships that could have made your study of geometry more fun
and enlightening. In the area of probability there is a host of
interesting examples: from the famous Monty-Hall problem to the
counterintuitive probability of two people having the same birthday
in a crowded room. Finally, the authors demonstrate how math will
make you a better thinker by improving your organizing abilities
and providing useful and surprising solutions to common mathematics
problems. You'll come away with an appreciation for math you never
thought possible and a true appreciation for this "queen of the
sciences."
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