Mathematics Galore!: The First Five Years of the St. Mark's Institute of Mathematics

by James Stuart Tanton

The author of this book believes that there is too much rote learning and not enough creative exploration in mathematical education. To remedy this he has produced a book that promotes intellectual play and adaptability of thought by engaging the reader in mathematical activities. Twenty-six chapters examine a wide variety of mathematical teasers and problems and the mathematics behind them is explained and proved via natural and accessible means...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0883857766
• ISBN13: 9780883857762
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Mathematical Association of America (MAA)
• Length: 285 Pages