Solving Mathematical Problems

Author: Terence Tao
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191568694
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 116

Book Description
Authored by a leading name in mathematics, this engaging and clearly presented text leads the reader through the tactics involved in solving mathematical problems at the Mathematical Olympiad level. With numerous exercises and assuming only basic mathematics, this text is ideal for students of 14 years and above in pure mathematics.

How to Solve Problems

Author: Wayne A. Wickelgren
Publisher: W.H. Freeman
ISBN: 9780716708452
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 262

Book Description
Examples help explain the seven basic mathematical problem-solving methods, including inference, classification of action sequences, working backward, and contradiction

How to Solve Mathematical Problems

Author: Wayne A. Wickelgren
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486152685
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 292

Book Description
Seven problem-solving techniques include inference, classification of action sequences, subgoals, contradiction, working backward, relations between problems, and mathematical representation. Also, problems from mathematics, science, and engineering with complete solutions.

The Art and Craft of Problem Solving

Author: Paul Zeitz
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119239907
Category : Problem solving
Languages : en
Pages : 389

Book Description
This text on mathematical problem solving provides a comprehensive outline of "problemsolving-ology," concentrating on strategy and tactics. It discusses a number of standard mathematical subjects such as combinatorics and calculus from a problem solver's perspective.

The Stanford Mathematics Problem Book

Author: George Polya
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048631832X
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 82

Book Description
Based on Stanford University's well-known competitive exam, this excellent mathematics workbook offers students at both high school and college levels a complete set of problems, hints, and solutions. 1974 edition.

Problem-Solving Strategies

Author: Arthur Engel
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 0387226419
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 404

Book Description
A unique collection of competition problems from over twenty major national and international mathematical competitions for high school students. Written for trainers and participants of contests of all levels up to the highest level, this will appeal to high school teachers conducting a mathematics club who need a range of simple to complex problems and to those instructors wishing to pose a "problem of the week", thus bringing a creative atmosphere into the classrooms. Equally, this is a must-have for individuals interested in solving difficult and challenging problems. Each chapter starts with typical examples illustrating the central concepts and is followed by a number of carefully selected problems and their solutions. Most of the solutions are complete, but some merely point to the road leading to the final solution. In addition to being a valuable resource of mathematical problems and solution strategies, this is the most complete training book on the market.

Mathematics Problem-solving Challenges For Secondary School Students And Beyond

Author: Alan Sultan
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 981473005X
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
This book is a rare resource consisting of problems and solutions similar to those seen in mathematics contests from around the world. It is an excellent training resource for high school students who plan to participate in mathematics contests, and a wonderful collection of problems that can be used by teachers who wish to offer their advanced students some challenging nontraditional problems to work on to build their problem solving skills. It is also an excellent source of problems for the mathematical hobbyist who enjoys solving problems on various levels.Problems are organized by topic and level of difficulty and are cross-referenced by type, making finding many problems of a similar genre easy. An appendix with the mathematical formulas needed to solve the problems has been included for the reader's convenience. We expect that this book will expand the mathematical knowledge and help sharpen the skills of students in high schools, universities and beyond.

Problem-Solving Through Problems

Author: Loren C. Larson
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461254981
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 322

Book Description
This is a practical anthology of some of the best elementary problems in different branches of mathematics. Arranged by subject, the problems highlight the most common problem-solving techniques encountered in undergraduate mathematics. This book teaches the important principles and broad strategies for coping with the experience of solving problems. It has been found very helpful for students preparing for the Putnam exam.

Functional Equations and How to Solve Them

Author: Christopher G. Small
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 0387489010
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 139

Book Description
Many books have been written on the theory of functional equations, but very few help readers solve functional equations in mathematics competitions and mathematical problem solving. This book fills that gap. Each chapter includes a list of problems associated with the covered material. These vary in difficulty, with the easiest being accessible to any high school student who has read the chapter carefully. The most difficult will challenge students studying for the International Mathematical Olympiad or the Putnam Competition. An appendix provides a springboard for further investigation of the concepts of limits, infinite series and continuity.

How to Solve it

Author: George Pólya
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 069116407X
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description
"Polya reveals how the mathematical method of demonstrating a proof or finding an unknown can be of help in attacking any problem that can be "reasoned" out--from building a bridge to winning a game of anagrams."--Back cover.