The Unexpected Hanging And Other Mathematical Diversions

Author : Martin Gardner
Publisher : American Mathematical Soc.
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781470463557

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The Unexpected Hanging and Other Mathematical Diversions by Martin Gardner Pdf

Martin Gardner's Mathematical Games columns in Scientific American inspired and entertained several generations of mathematicians and scientists. Gardner in his crystal-clear prose illuminated corners of mathematics, especially recreational mathematics, that most people had no idea existed. His playful spirit and inquisitive nature invite the reader into an exploration of beautiful mathematical ideas along with him. These columns were both a revelation and a gift when he wrote them; no one--before Gardner--had written about mathematics like this. They continue to be a marvel. This volume, first published in 1969, contains columns published in the magazine from 1961-1963. This is the 1991 edition and it contains an afterword and extended bibliography added by Gardner at that time.

Author : Martin Gardner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Games
ISBN : UOM:39015017306757

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The Unexpected Hanging by Martin Gardner Pdf

Author : Martin Gardner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Mathematical recreations
ISBN : 0047930241

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Further Mathematical Diversions by Martin Gardner Pdf

Author : Martin Gardner
Publisher : Holiday House
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Mathematical recreations
ISBN : 067121425X

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The Unexpected Hanging and Other Mathematical Diversions by Martin Gardner Pdf

Author : Martin Gardner
Publisher : American Mathematical Soc.
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-05
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781470463526

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Hexaflexagons and Other Mathematical Diversions by Martin Gardner Pdf

Martin Gardner's Mathematical Games columns in Scientific American inspired and entertained several generations of mathematicians and scientists. Gardner in his crystal-clear prose illuminated corners of mathematics, especially recreational mathematics, that most people had no idea existed. His playful spirit and inquisitive nature invite the reader into an exploration of beautiful mathematical ideas along with him. These columns were both a revelation and a gift when he wrote them; no one--before Gardner--had written about mathematics like this. They continue to be a marvel. This volume, originally published in 1959, contains the first sixteen columns published in the magazine from 1956-1958. They were reviewed and briefly updated by Gardner for this 1988 edition.

Author : Martin Gardner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Mathematical recreations
ISBN : 014021996X

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Further Mathematical Diversions by Martin Gardner Pdf

Author : Andy Liu,George Sicherman,Takayuki Yoshigahara
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-22
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9783030628963

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The Puzzles of Nobuyuki Yoshigahara by Andy Liu,George Sicherman,Takayuki Yoshigahara Pdf

This book convenes a selection of 200 mathematical puzzles with original solutions, all celebrating the inquisitive and inspiring spirit of Nobuyuki “Nob” Yoshigahara – a legend in the worldwide community of mathematical and mechanical puzzles. A graduate from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yoshigahara invented numerous mechanical puzzles and published over 80 puzzle books. In 2003, he was honored with the Sam Loyd Award, given by the Association for Games & Puzzles International to individuals who have been made a significant contribution to the world of mechanical puzzles. In this work, the reader will find some of the most ingenious puzzles ever created, organized in ten categories: Logic, matchstick, maze, algorithmic, combinatorial, digital, number, geometric, dissection, and others. Some of them could rivalry with those found at Mathematical Olympiads tests around the globe; others will work as powerful brain teasers for those with an interest in problem-solving. Math teachers, curious students of any age and even experienced mathematicians with a taste for the fun in science can find in this book unconventional paths to develop their problem-solving skills in a creative way.

Author : Persi Diaconis,Ron Graham
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780691151649

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Magical Mathematics by Persi Diaconis,Ron Graham Pdf

"Magical Mathematics" reveals the secrets of amazing, fun-to-perform card tricks--and the profound mathematical ideas behind them--that will astound even the most accomplished magician.

Author : Marcel Danesi
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2004-02-20
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0253217083

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The Puzzle Instinct by Marcel Danesi Pdf

"Humans are the only animals who create and solve puzzles--for the sheer pleasure of it--and there is no obvious genetic reason why we would do this. Marcel Danesi explores the psychology of puzzles and puzzling, with scores of classic examples. His pioneering book is both entertaining and enlightening." --Will Shortz, Crossword Editor, The New York Times "... Puzzle fanatics will enjoy the many riddles, illusions, cryptograms and other mind-benders offered for analysis." --Psychology Today "... a bristlingly clear... always intriguing survey of the history and rationale of puzzles.... A] splendid study...." --Knight Ridder Newspapers

Author : Alfred S. Posamentier,Daniel Jaye
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2007-03-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781416605966

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Exemplary Practices for Secondary Math Teachers by Alfred S. Posamentier,Daniel Jaye Pdf

Every year new secondary mathematics teachers take up positions in middle and high schools. The luckiest novices receive assistance from a coach or mentor: a master mathematics teacher who makes constructive comments, models effective approaches, and illuminates other practical aspects of teaching secondary math. But many new teachers don't have this advantage and must further their development on their own. If you are one of these teachers, this is the book you need. In these pages, veteran mathematics educators Alfred S. Posamentier, Daniel Jaye, and Stephen Krulik present a treasure chest of ideas to guide new secondary math teachers through the challenging first few months and also provide more experienced teachers with interesting alternatives to familiar methods. The topics covered include * The most effective instructional practices * The best uses of the textbook * Designing successful lessons * Creating homework that promotes learning * Incorporating challenge * Teaching reasoning and problem solving * Strategies for assessment and grading * Specific innovative ideas for teaching key concepts * Options for extracurricular activities * Long-term professional enrichment and growth. It's during the first few years of a teacher's experience that he or she develops the habits, methods, procedures, and techniques that tend to define a career. Exemplary Practices for Secondary Math Teachers provides both a foundation for excellence and a touchstone for years to come. Note: This product listing is for the Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version of the book.

Author : Alfred S. Posamentier,Stephen Krulik
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2008-03-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781412959704

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Problem-Solving Strategies for Efficient and Elegant Solutions, Grades 6-12 by Alfred S. Posamentier,Stephen Krulik Pdf

Looks at ten different strategies that can be used to solve mathematical problems as well as real-life problems.

Author : Bonnie Averbach,Orin Chein
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780486409177

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Problem Solving Through Recreational Mathematics by Bonnie Averbach,Orin Chein Pdf

Many of the most important mathematical concepts were developed from recreational problems. This book uses problems, puzzles, and games to teach students how to think critically. It emphasizes active participation in problem solving, with emphasis on logic, number and graph theory, games of strategy, and much more. Includes answers to selected problems. Index. 1980 edition.

Author : Martin Gardner
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2001-10-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780393245035

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Did Adam and Eve Have Navels?: Debunking Pseudoscience by Martin Gardner Pdf

"[Gardner] zaps his targets with laserlike precision and wit."—Entertainment Weekly Martin Gardner is perhaps the wittiest, most devastating unmasker of scientific fraud and intellectual chicanery of our time. Here he muses on topics as diverse as numerology, New Age anthropology, and the late Senator Claiborne Pell's obsession with UFOs, as he mines Americans' seemingly inexhaustible appetite for bad science. Gardner's funny, brilliantly unsettling exposés of reflexology and urine therapy should be required reading for anyone interested in "alternative" medicine. In a world increasingly tilted toward superstition, Did Adam and Eve Have Navels? will give those of us who prize logic and common sense immense solace and inspiration. "Gardner is a national treasure...I wish [this] could be made compulsory reading in every high school—and in Congress."—Arthur C. Clarke "Nobody alive has done more than Gardner to spread the understanding and appreciation of mathematics, and to dispel superstition."— The New Criterion, John Derbyshire

Author : Martin Gardner
Publisher : MAA
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2006-12-14
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0883855518

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Aha! A Two Volume Collection by Martin Gardner Pdf

Previously published separately, the two books aha! Gotcha and aha! Insight are here combined as a single volume. The aha! books, as they are referred to by fans of Martin Gardner, contain 144 wonderful puzzles from the reigning king of recreational mathematics. In this combined volume, you will find puzzles ranging over geometry, logic, probability, statistics, number, time, combinatorics, and word play. Gardner calls these puzzles aha! problems, that 'seem difficult, and indeed are difficult if you go about trying to solve them in traditional ways. But if you can free your mind from standard problem solving techniques, you may be receptive to an aha! reaction that leads immediately to a solution. Don't be discouraged if, at first, you have difficulty with these problems. After a while you will begin to catch the spirit of offbeat, nonlinear thinking, and you may be surprised to find your aha! ability improving.'

Author : Dr Richard Elwes,Richard Elwes
Publisher : Greenfinch
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-06
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781786486950

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Maths 1001 by Dr Richard Elwes,Richard Elwes Pdf

The ultimate smart reference to the world of mathematics - from quadratic equations and Pythagoras' Theorem to chaos theory and quantum computing. Maths 1001 provides clear and concise explanations of the most fascinating and fundamental mathematical concepts. Distilled into 1001 bite-sized mini-essays arranged thematically, this unique reference book moves steadily from the basics through to the most advanced of ideas, making it the ideal guide for novices and mathematics enthusiasts. Whether used as a handy reference, an informal self-study course or simply as a gratifying dip-in, this book offers - in one volume - a world of mathematical knowledge for the general reader. Maths 1001 is an incredibly comprehensive guide, spanning all of the key mathematical fields including Numbers, Geometry, Algebra, Analysis, Discrete Mathematics, Logic and the Philosophy of Maths, Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Probability and Puzzles and Mathematical Games. From zero and infinity to relativity and Godel's proof that maths is incomplete, Dr Richard Elwes explains the key concepts of mathematics in the simplest language with a minimum of jargon. Along the way he reveals mathematical secrets such as how to count to 1023 using just 10 fingers and how to make an unbreakable code, as well as answering such questions as: Are imaginary numbers real? How can something be both true and false? Why is it impossible to draw an accurate map of the world? And how do you get your head round the mind-bending Monty Hall problem? Extensive, enlightening and entertaining, this really is the only maths book anyone would ever need to buy.