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A unique, heuristic approach to mathematical discovery and problem solving

This combined edition of Mathematical Discovery: On Understanding, Learning and Teaching Problem Solving is unique among mathematics texts. Espousing a heuristic approach to mathematical problem solving, the text may be followed sequentially or according to instructors'' individualized curricula. Beginning with a discussion of patterns and practical approaches to problem solving, the book then presents examples from various branches of math and science to help students discover how to solve problems on their own an invaluable skill for the classroom and beyond.



Table of Contents
PATTERNS.

The Pattern of Two Loci.

The Cartesian Pattern.

Recursion.

Superposition.

TOWARD A GENERAL METHOD.

Problems.

Widening the Scope.

Solutions.

Appendix.

Bibliography.

Index.

Mathematical Discovery on Understanding Learning

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 29/04/1981
      ISBN13: 9780471089759, 978-0471089759
      ISBN10: 0471089753
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A unique, heuristic approach to mathematical discovery and problem solving

      This combined edition of Mathematical Discovery: On Understanding, Learning and Teaching Problem Solving is unique among mathematics texts. Espousing a heuristic approach to mathematical problem solving, the text may be followed sequentially or according to instructors'' individualized curricula. Beginning with a discussion of patterns and practical approaches to problem solving, the book then presents examples from various branches of math and science to help students discover how to solve problems on their own an invaluable skill for the classroom and beyond.



      Table of Contents
      PATTERNS.

      The Pattern of Two Loci.

      The Cartesian Pattern.

      Recursion.

      Superposition.

      TOWARD A GENERAL METHOD.

      Problems.

      Widening the Scope.

      Solutions.

      Appendix.

      Bibliography.

      Index.

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