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(0)D. G Wells
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"The appeal of games and puzzles is timeless and universal. In this unique book, David Wells explores the fascinating connections between games and mathematics, proving that mathematics is not just about tedious calculation but imagination, insight and intuition. The first part of the book introduces games, puzzles and mathematical recreations, including the Tower of Hanoi, knight tours on a chessboard, Nine Men's Morris and more. The second part...
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Motivating Mathematics demonstrates that pupils can be motivated by being given the Big Picture, including a clearer picture of the nature of maths, and by linking topics to the sciences, rather than teaching each topic in isolation. The author emphasises the many virtues of problem-solving, strongly emphasised in secondary education specifications, especially the role of perception, and the ability of pupils to create their own proofs and to appreciate...
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A delightful foray into the world of mathematics that's easy on the brain.
Rich with intriguing historical facts and anecdotes, as well as profiles of famous mathematicians like Euclid and Lewis Carroll, You Are a Mathematician brings to life basic arithmetic and algebra, as well as more challenging geometry, calculus, and number theory. Writing in his always entertaining style, David Wells introduces such brain-tingling topics as the Konigsberg...