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The Art of Problem Solving Alfred S. Posamentier

The Art of Problem Solving By Alfred S. Posamentier

The Art of Problem Solving by Alfred S. Posamentier


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Problem solving has always been a fundamental element of mathematics. This innovative book challenges the perception that solving a problem is merely a means to an end. Focusing on problem solving as a subject in its own right, the contributors present a broad range of practical, theoretical, simple, intricate and purely mathematical examples.

The Art of Problem Solving Summary

The Art of Problem Solving: A Resource for the Mathematics Teacher by Alfred S. Posamentier

Problem solving has always been a fundamental element of mathematics. This innovative book challenges the perception that solving a problem is merely a means to an end. Focusing on problem solving as a subject in its own right, the contributors present a broad range of practical, theoretical, simple, intricate and purely mathematical examples.

About Alfred S. Posamentier

Alfred S. Posamentier is professor of mathematics education and dean of the School of Education at the City College of the City University of New York. He has authored and co-authored several resource books in mathematics education for Corwin Press.

Table of Contents

Strategies for Problem Exploration - Ira Ewen Unconventional Problem-Solving Strategies in Mathematics Instruction - Alfred S Posamentier Interest Grabbers - Steven R Conrad Exciting Motivational Problems with Punch and Personality Check the Answer, Please! - Mario Salvadori The Logic of Error - Ethan Akin Trial and Success - Fred Paul Reduce, Expand, and Look for a Pattern - Stephen Krulik and Jesse A Rudnick A Pigeonhole Principle for Problem Solving - Alfred S Posamentier and Wei Lee Handling, Seeing, and Thinking Experiences in Mathematics - Evan M Maletsky Problem Solving as a Continuous Principle for Teaching - Hans Humenberger and Hans-Christian Reichel Suggestions and Examples Another View of Combinatorics (or Counting without Really Counting) - Stephen E Moresh Problem Solving by the Use of Functions - Wolfgang Schulz Symmetry Saves the Solution - David Singmaster An Application of Congruence Transformations in Problem Solving - Jan Trojak Graph Theory - Wei Lee Tools to Solve Mathematical Problems A Different Solution for Problems with Extreme Values - Karl Kiesswetter, Roland J K Stowasser, and Lenni I Haapasalo A Didactic Journey into the World of Jakob Steiner's Ideas The Problem of the Duplication of a Cube - Hans K Kaiser Solving Mathematical Problems Using Game Strategies - Marion Kauke and Sabine Ziller Cooperative Learning Approaches to Mathematical Problem Solving - Hope J Hartman Problem Solving and the Mathematically Gifted Student - Brigitte A Rollett A Psychological Perspective

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NLS9780803963627
9780803963627
0803963629
The Art of Problem Solving: A Resource for the Mathematics Teacher by Alfred S. Posamentier
New
Paperback
SAGE Publications Inc
1996-02-14
480
N/A
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