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Problem Solving Through Recreational Mathematics
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Author/Editor: Bonnie Averbach, Orin Chein
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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,...  read more
 


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Product Description:

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.

Product Details:

ISBN 10: 0486409171
ISBN 13: 9780486409177
Author/Editor: Bonnie Averbach, Orin Chein
Format: Book
Page Count: 480
Dimensions: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4
Publication date: May 1999
Table of Contents: Click here to view the Table of Contents

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