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John Wallis, born in 1616 in southeastern England, introduced the symbol we use for infinity, ∞, and the notation for exponents, and understood how to use fractional exponents. He was known for his ability to perform lengthy ...
A discussion of fundamental mathematical principles from algebra to elementary calculus designed to promote constructive mathematical reasoning.
In this charming volume, a noted English mathematician uses humor and anecdote to illuminate the concepts of groups, sets, subsets, topology, Boolean algebra, and other mathematical subjects. 200 illustrations.
This book presents the relevance of the mathematical concepts, which are also demonstrated in numerous exercises. Organized into 10 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the study of logic to understand the nature of mathematics.
There is a clear gap between what research has shown to work in teaching math and what happens in schools and at home. This book bridges that gap by turning research findings into practical activities and advice.
So it is not so surprising that Langlands would have chosen for his epigraph the expression Ya tutarsa, associated with one of the stories about the Turkish folk hero Nasreddin Hoca (pronounced “hodja”). Nasreddin is staring at a lake.
Prove that you cannot cover all of 3-space with a set of slabs the sum of whose thicknesses is finite. ... perpendicular to the plane of the bugs, and let gi be the bug in graph (this time, in the sense of graphing 227 Journey into Space.
Mathematical Reasoning: Analogies, Metaphors, and Images, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Hillsdale, NJ. Research Advisory Committee: 1992, 'Issues Concerning Evidence', Journal for Research in Mathematics Education 23 (4), 341–344.
This book makes available a wide selection of material on mathematics teaching and learning — purpose, curriculum design, teaching methodology and specific material — produced at a series of working conferences.