First Steps for Math Olympians Hardback: Using the American Mathematics Competitions (MAA Problem Book Series) - Hardcover

Faires

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 088385824X ISBN 13: 9780883858240

Verlag: The Mathematical Association of America, 2006

Inhaltsangabe

This book considers the basic ideas behind the solutions to the majority of the problems from 50 years of the American Mathematics Competitions. Anyone interested in logical problem solving should find the problems and their solutions stimulating, and those preparing for the Mathematical Olympiad will discover many useful ideas.

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'Within each chapter, three well-chosen examples illustrate a variety of problem-solving strategies and applications of concepts. The examples are followed by ten exercises, graduated in difficulty so that nearly every student reader will be able to solve at least one problem easily and nearly every reader will struggle with at least one. The thoughtful choice of examples and exercises is one of the book's strengths, providing a wealth of opportunity for students to become experienced problem solvers within a remarkably small number of pages.' David Wells, Penn State University

'Professor Faires has prepared an impressive problem solving primer. The book presents a wide variety of problems and problem solving strategies, and illustrates how the American Mathematics Competitions can be used to develop many important mathematical techniques.' Richard Gibbs, Fort Lewis College

Nota de la solapa

A major aspect of mathematical training and its benefit to society is the ability to use logic to solve problems. The American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) have been given for more than fifty years to millions of high school students. This book considers the basic ideas behind the solutions to the majority of these problems, and presents examples and exercises from past exams to illustrate the concepts. Anyone taking the AMC exams or helping students prepare for them will find many useful ideas here. But people generally interested in logical problem solving should also find the problems and their solutions interesting. This book will promote interest in mathematics by providing students with the tools to attack problems that occur on mathematical problem-solving exams, and specifically to level the playing field for those who do not have access to the enrichment programs that are common at the top academic high schools. The book can be used either for self-study or to give people who want to help students prepare for mathematics exams easy access to topic-oriented material and samples of problems based on that material. This is useful for teachers who want to hold special sessions for students, but it is equally valuable for parents who have children with mathematical interest and ability. As students’ problem solving abilities improve, they will be able to comprehend more difficult concepts requiring greater mathematical ingenuity. They will be taking their first steps towards becoming math Olympians!

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: The Mathematical Association of America
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• ISBN 10: 088385824X
• ISBN 13: 9780883858240
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 325