The Joy of Mathematics : Marvels, Novelties, and Neglected Gems that are Rarely Taught in Math Class (Record no. 296699)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9781633882973
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Classification number 510 POS-J
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Personal name Alfred S. Posamentier,
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Title The Joy of Mathematics : Marvels, Novelties, and Neglected Gems that are Rarely Taught in Math Class
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Place of publication, distribution, etc. Amherst, New York
Name of publisher, distributor, etc. Prometheus Books
Date of publication, distribution, etc. 2017
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Extent 319 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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Formatted contents note Introduction -- Arithmetic novelties -- Algebraic explanations of accepted concepts -- Geometric curiosities -- Probability applied to everyday experiences -- Common sense from a mathematical perspective.
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Summary, etc. 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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Topical term or geographic name entry element Mathematics -- Popular works. MATHEMATICS -- Recreations & Games. Mathematics.
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        Dept. of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Dept. of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Processing Center 08/06/2018 1 510 POS-J DCB3442 01/08/2018 27/07/2018 08/06/2018 Book