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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-100471089753
ISBN-139780471089759
eBay Product ID (ePID)417495
Product Key Features
Number of Pages464 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameMathematical Discovery on Understanding, Learning and Teaching Problem Solving, Volumes I and II
Publication Year1991
SubjectHistory & Philosophy, Decision-Making & Problem Solving, Study & Teaching
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaMathematics, Education
AuthorGeorge Polya
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight19.2 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN81-001063
IllustratedYes
Volume NumberVols. I and II
Edition DescriptionCombined Volume
Table Of ContentPATTERNS. The Pattern of Two Loci. The Cartesian Pattern. Recursion. Superposition. TOWARD A GENERAL METHOD. Problems. Widening the Scope. Solutions. Appendix. Bibliography. Index.
SynopsisA unique, heuristic approach to mathematical discovery and problem solving This combined edition of Mathematical Discovery: On Understanding, Learning and Teaching Problem Solving is unique among mathematics texts., A unique, heuristic approach to mathematical discovery and problem solving This combined edition of Mathematical Discovery: On Understanding, Learning and Teaching Problem Solving is unique among mathematics texts. Espousing a heuristic approach to mathematical problem solving, the text may be followed sequentially or according to instructors' individualized curricula. Beginning with a discussion of patterns and practical approaches to problem solving, the book then presents examples from various branches of math and science to help students discover how to solve problems on their own - an invaluable skill for the classroom and beyond.