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Portal through Mathematics - Journey to Advanced Thinking (Paperback)
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Portal through Mathematics - Journey to Advanced Thinking (Paperback)
Series: Anneli Lax New Mathematical Library
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Portal through Mathematics is a collection of puzzles and problems
mostly on topics relating to secondary mathematics. The problems
and topics are fresh and interesting and frequently surprising. One
example: the puzzle that asks how much length must be added to a
belt around the Earth's equator to raise it one foot has probably
achieved old chestnut status. Ivanov, after explaining the
surprising answer to this question, goes a step further and asks,
if you grabbed that too long belt at some point and raised it as
high as possible, how high would that be? The answer to that is
more surprising than the classic puzzle's answer. The book is
organized into 29 themes, each a topic from algebra, geometry or
calculus and each launched from an opening puzzle or problem. There
are excursions into number theory, solid geometry, physics and
combinatorics. Always there is an emphasis on surprise and delight.
And every theme begins at a level approachable with minimal
background requirements. With well over 250 puzzles and problems,
there is something here sure to appeal to everyone. Portal through
Mathematics will be useful for prospective secondary teachers of
mathematics and may be used (as a supplementary resource) in
university courses in algebra, geometry, calculus, and discrete
mathematics. It can also be used for professional development for
teachers looking for inspiration. However, the intended audience is
much broader. Every fan of mathematics will find enjoyment in it.
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