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Book Synopsis
This text seeks to get students actively involved in problem-solving, especially of a geometric nature. The approach highlights the mathematical connections between concepts, and aims to enhance students' geometrical intuition.

Table of Contents
Getting Started: Strategies for Solving Problems.

Episodes in the Measurement of Length, Area, and Volume.

Polyhedra.

Shortest Path Problems.

Kaleidoscopes.

Symmetry.

What Shapes Are Best?

Beehives and Other Packing Problems.

Where to Go From Here?: Project Ideas.

Credits.

Index.

Geometry by Discovery

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    Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
    Publication Date: 18/11/1997
    ISBN13: 9780471041771, 978-0471041771
    ISBN10: 0471041777
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    Description

    Book Synopsis
    This text seeks to get students actively involved in problem-solving, especially of a geometric nature. The approach highlights the mathematical connections between concepts, and aims to enhance students' geometrical intuition.

    Table of Contents
    Getting Started: Strategies for Solving Problems.

    Episodes in the Measurement of Length, Area, and Volume.

    Polyhedra.

    Shortest Path Problems.

    Kaleidoscopes.

    Symmetry.

    What Shapes Are Best?

    Beehives and Other Packing Problems.

    Where to Go From Here?: Project Ideas.

    Credits.

    Index.

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