Mathematics For The Curious
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Author |
: Peter M. Higgins |
Publisher |
: OUP Oxford |
Total Pages |
: 240 |
Release |
: 1998-03-12 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780191500503 |
ISBN-13 |
: 019150050X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (03 Downloads) |
Synopsis Mathematics for the Curious by : Peter M. Higgins
When do the hands of a clock coincide? How likely is it that two children in the same class will share a birthday? Should you play Roulette or the Lottery? How do we calculate the volume of a doughnut? Why does the android Data in Star Trek lose at poker? What is Fibonacci's Rabbit Problem? Many things in the world have a mathematical side to them, as revealed by the puzzles and questions in this book. It is written for anyone who is curious about mathematics and would like a simple and entertaining account of what it can do. Peter Higgins provides clear explanations of the more mysterious features of childhood mathematics as well as novelties and connections to prove that mathematics can be enjoyable and full of surprises.
Author |
: David G. Wells |
Publisher |
: Penguin Group |
Total Pages |
: 340 |
Release |
: 1997 |
ISBN-10 |
: UVA:X004264747 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Penguin Book of Curious and Interesting Mathematics by : David G. Wells
Collection of miscellaneous facts and anecdotes from mathematicians.
Author |
: David Wells |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Total Pages |
: 260 |
Release |
: 1997-09-04 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0140261494 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780140261493 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (94 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Penguin Dictionary of Curious and Interesting Numbers by : David Wells
Provides information on numbers and what makes particular ones noteworthy
Author |
: David Wells |
Publisher |
: Dover Publications |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2006 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0486443418 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780486443416 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (18 Downloads) |
Synopsis Book of Curious and Interesting Puzzles by : David Wells
"Of immense interest to those who enjoy recreational maths and puzzles . . . even the most hardened puzzler will find something new." -- Mathematical Gazette Puzzles are as old as history itself, following an arc like that of technology: centuries of slow progress, followed by rapid expansion in the 1800s, and an explosion of activity in the twentieth century. This collection by bestselling author David Wells, a Cambridge math scholar and teacher, follows that pattern. Its first part is devoted to puzzles from ancient Egypt and Babylon and subsequent sources, featuring those devised by Lewis Carroll, Eduard Lucas, Sam Loyd, and other master puzzlers of the Victorian era. The second part demonstrates the tremendous variety of twentieth-century puzzles. More than 560 puzzles are included, from the "mind sharpeners" of a medieval monk to the eighteenth-century Ladies' Diary, the Hindu Bhakshali manuscript, and riddles and popular rhymes. None requires any mathematics beyond the most elementary algebra and geometry -- and few require even that. Complete answers appear at the end.
Author |
: Timothy Revell |
Publisher |
: Aurum |
Total Pages |
: 224 |
Release |
: 2016-09-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781781316214 |
ISBN-13 |
: 178131621X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (14 Downloads) |
Synopsis Man vs Maths by : Timothy Revell
Could we solve queuing with an equation? How do algorithms control our news? What is the secret behind encryption codes? Mathematics is inescapable. Wherever you go, whatever you do, however you live your life, mathematics plays a role. From controlling a city’s traffic to finding love, spending money online to building a skyscraper, the mathematics at play in our world is fascinating. Yet despite its ubiquity, for many of us, how the maths of today really works remains complex. Timothy Revell distils these complexities in this essential guide to modern-day mathematics. Along the way we discover how social media trends work, why the universe has a favourite number and what this means for you. Man vs Maths shows you how understanding a little more mathematics can help improve your life.
Author |
: James T. Glover |
Publisher |
: Motilal Banarsidass Publ. |
Total Pages |
: 154 |
Release |
: 1995 |
ISBN-10 |
: 8120813189 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9788120813182 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (89 Downloads) |
Synopsis Vedic Mathematics for Schools by : James T. Glover
Vedic Mathematics for School offers a fresh and easy approach to learning mathematics. The system was reconstructed from ancient Vedic sources by the late Bharati Krsna Tirthaji earlier this century and is based on a small collection of sutras. Each sutra briefly encapsulates a rule of mental working, a principle or guiding maxim. Through simple practice of these methods all may become adept and efficient at mathematics. Book I of the series is intended for primary schools in which many of the fundamental concepts of mathematics are introduced. It has been written from the classroom experience of teaching Vedic mathematics to eight and nine years-old. At this age a few of the Vedic methods are used, the rest being introduced at a later stage.
Author |
: Joel Levy |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2016-03 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0233004874 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780233004877 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Curious History of Mathematics by : Joel Levy
Mathematics opens new doors to the amazing world of maths. Telling the exciting story from a historical perspective, it shows how mathematical science advanced through the discoveries of the ancient Babylonians, Egyptians and Greeks, the great scholars of medieval Islam and Europe, and the Renaissance and the birth of the Scientific Revolution. From the simplest concepts of numbers and arithmetic, geometry and algebra, trigonometry and calculus, right through to infinity and chaos theory, Mathematics introduces and explains the most important concepts in accessible, non-technical language.
Author |
: Lynn Huggins-Cooper |
Publisher |
: Curious Kids |
Total Pages |
: 128 |
Release |
: 2021-10-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1398802735 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781398802735 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (35 Downloads) |
Synopsis Math for Curious Kids by : Lynn Huggins-Cooper
Discover the wonders of mathematics with this beautifully illustrated, inspirational, and accessible book. This title is packed with clear, colourful, and engaging explanations of the world of maths including number theory, times tables, and geometry. Big new concepts pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic prose style. Kids will discover a new way of looking at the world with this wide-ranging celebration of the subject of mathematics. A great gift for readers aged 8-12. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of meticulously researched, beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern sensibility.
Author |
: Alan Cross |
Publisher |
: SAGE |
Total Pages |
: 217 |
Release |
: 2016-09-19 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781473968172 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1473968178 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (72 Downloads) |
Synopsis Curious Learners in Primary Maths, Science, Computing and DT by : Alan Cross
Whether it is in the National Curriculum or the Teachers′ Standards, promotion of children′s curiosity is highlighted as a key part of effective teaching. Curiosity has the potential to enhance learning in all curriculum subjects but it has a special connection with scientific thinking. A curious approach can open up learning in science, computing, design technology and mathematics. This text explores how teachers can harness the power of curiosity in their classroom. Full of practical teaching ideas for engaging learners and making lessons more exciting, it highlights the ways in which STEM subjects can be taught together. Coverage includes: the place of curiosity in subject teaching how curiosity contributes to a learner′s overall capability examples of curiosity in primary STEM classes case studies which exemplify curiosity.
Author |
: Hans Augusto Rey |
Publisher |
: Clarion Books |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2018-04-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1328685977 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781328685971 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (77 Downloads) |
Synopsis Curious George Math and Science Readers by : Hans Augusto Rey
Ten mini-books that use engaging and funny stories about a curious monkey to introduce children to simple math and science concepts. Introduces 50 essential sight words and includes ten STEM activity cards designed to help children learn by making and doing.