The Joy of Mathematics

Marvels, Novelties, and Neglected Gems That Are Rarely Taught in Math Class

Alfred S. Posamentier, Robert Geretschlager, Charles Li (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

319 Seiten

2017
Prometheus Books (Verlag)
978-1-63388-297-3 (ISBN)

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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."

Alfred S. Posamentier has published over sixty books in the area of mathematics and mathematics education, including, most recently, The Circle- A Mathematical Exploration beyond the Line (with Robert Geretschloger). After having been on the faculty of the City College of the City University of New York for forty years, where he was a professor of mathematics education and dean of the School of Education, he subsequently held the same positions at Mercy College, New York, for five years. He is currently Chief Liaison for International Academic Affairs at Long Island University. aaaa Robert Geretschloger is a mathematics teacher at Bundesrealgymnasium Keplerstrasse in Graz, Austria. He is the coauthor of The Circle (with Alfred S. Posamentier), Geometric Origami, and other works.aaaa Charles Li is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Mercy College. He earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from the CUNY Graduate Center, and his B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering from Cooper Union. aaaa Christian Spreitzer teaches mathematics and physics at the University College of Teacher Education in Lower Austria.

Erscheinungsdatum	28.09.2017
Sprache	englisch
Maße	150 x 229 mm
Gewicht	490 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Spielen / Raten
	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Naturwissenschaft
	Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik
ISBN-10	1-63388-297-7 / 1633882977
ISBN-13	978-1-63388-297-3 / 9781633882973
Zustand	Neuware