Whenever the topic of mathematics is mentioned, people tend to
indicate their weakness in the subject as a result of not having
enjoyed its instruction during their school experience. Many
students unfortunately do not have very positive experiences when
learning mathematics, which can result from teachers who have a
tendency 'to teach to the test'. This is truly unfortunate for
several reasons. First, basic algebra and geometry, which are taken
by almost all students, are not difficult subjects, and all
students should be able to master them with the proper motivational
instruction. Second, we live in a technical age, and being
comfortable with basic mathematics can certainly help you deal with
life's daily challenges. Other, less tangible reasons, are the
pleasure one can experience from understanding the many intricacies
of mathematics and its relation to the real world, experiencing the
satisfaction of solving a mathematical problem, and discovering the
intrinsic beauty and historical development of many mathematical
expressions and relationships. These are some of the experiences
that this book is designed to deliver to the reader.The book offers
101 mathematical gems, some of which may require a modicum of high
school mathematics and others, just a desire to carefully apply
oneself to the ideas. Many folks have spent years encountering
mathematical terms, symbols, relationships and other esoteric
expressions. Their origins and their meanings may never have been
revealed, such as the symbols +, -, =, . oo, , , and many others.
This book provides a delightful insight into the origin of
mathematical symbols and popular theorems such as the Pythagorean
Theorem and the Fibonacci Sequence, common mathematical mistakes
and curiosities, intriguing number relationships, and some of the
different mathematical procedures in various countries. The book
uses a historical and cultural approach to the topics, which
enhances the subject matter and greatly adds to its appeal. The
mathematical material can, therefore, be more fully appreciated and
understood by anyone who has a curiosity and interest in
mathematics, especially if in their past experience they were
expected to simply accept ideas and concepts without a clear
understanding of their origins and meaning. It is hoped that this
will cast a new and positive picture of mathematics and provide a
more favorable impression of this most important subject and be a
different experience than what many may have previously
encountered. It is also our wish that some of the fascination and
beauty of mathematics shines through in these presentations.
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