Odd Words, Even Numbers
Thorogood (Verlag)
978-1-85418-887-8 (ISBN)
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This book proposes that by treating numeracy as a vital aspect of literacy we might be able to arrest this fall in standards.Whilst these thoughts form the backdrop to the book, the main purpose is to stimulate and entertain readers of all ages which the author attempts to achieve by showing how we use the English language to describe a selection of mathematical concepts; by explaining many mathematical games and diversions; and by including a large number of word puzzles and mathematical puzzles each of which demonstrates the close interrelationship between words and numbers.However, despite its emphasis on matters mathematical, this book is designed to appeal not only to those who enjoy recreational maths but also to those who might deny having any interest or expertise in handling or playing with numbers. Indeed, the book requires little mathematical ability of its readers to enable them to derive fun and enjoyment from its pages particularly if their interest is more inclined towards words and language.A consistent theme of the book is that in order to be able to communicate effectively - whether in words or numbers - we must learn to communicate clearly and without ambiguity.This is a book for those who are interested in the English language and how it has developed, particularly, as regards the expression of numbers and mathematical concepts; word-lovers across the board and those interested in the origin of words; those who indulge in recreational maths, games and puzzles; teachers of the English language and teachers of mathematics; teachers of any subject who may be looking for a stimulus in the teaching process.
This is a fascinating resource for teachers and pupils alike.
Ian Paterson has spent over five-sixths of his life collecting and studying books on recreational maths; mathematical puzzles, games and diversions and the English language. He is the author of best selling book 'A Dictionary of Colour' also published by Thorogood.
1 That's Odd! 2 Numbers, Numerals, Integers, Digits, Figures, Units and And 3 Series and Sequences 4 Spelling Numbers 5 Silent Letters, Silent Numbers 6 Number Into Word and Word Into Number 7 Indivisibility and Divisibility 8 Matrices 9 Time and Number Nine 10 Number Confusion and Large Numbers 10.5 Some More Prefixes 11 Multiplication and Number Eleven 12 Dozen 13 Number Thirteen 14 Some Diversions Involving Words and Numbers 15 Non-Specific Numbers 16 Numbers and Words In Disguise 17 Origins and Categories Of Number Words 18 Number and Its B 19 Number Or Word? 20 Pyramid Puzzles 21 Magic Squares 22 Some Trivial Connections 23 Numbers Within Numbers, Words Within Words 24 Reversals and Palindromes 25 All The Letters and All The Numbers 26 Fibonacci SequenceAnswers: A to ZProofs and ExplanationsGlossaryBibliographyIndexNotes and Workings
| Erscheinungsdatum | 24.10.2016 |
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| Zusatzinfo | diagrams |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 175 x 250 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Sprachwissenschaft | |
| Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik ► Allgemeines / Lexika | |
| Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik ► Arithmetik / Zahlentheorie | |
| Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik ► Mathematische Spiele und Unterhaltung | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-85418-887-9 / 1854188879 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-85418-887-8 / 9781854188878 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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