Here is a collection of unusual problems and puzzles which are designed to help students develop their capacity to think through difficult mathematical problems in an enjoyable and challenging way. The problems are grouped into 29 sections, each developing a single theme, with each section followed by a commentary suggesting ideas and approaches that students can try. Advanced math is not required, and most sections are accessible to younger students. The emphasis is on intuitive and investigative approaches which can stimulate individual creativity and provide a focus for group discussion and learning.
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I'm a math teacher and tutor, and I find most math puzzles and recreations to be a little academic at best, and needlessly obscure at worst. The exercises in Gardiner's book, however, are rich in useful mathematical ideas, and each question builds on previous ones in the chapter. After playing with these puzzles, the student (and teacher!) will be able to apply what they've learned to other math questions. Everything from number theory to geometry is touched upon in these challenging, thought-provoking excursions for the mind.
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- The Universal Book of Mathematics: From Abracadabra to Zeno's Paradoxes by David Darling in Back Matter
- Supporting the Child of Exceptional Ability at Home and School, Third Edition (Nace/Fulton Publication) by Susan Leyden in Back Matter
- The Popularization of Mathematics (ICMI Studies) by A. G. Howson on page 21
- Mathematical Chestnuts from around the World (Dolciani Mathematical Expositions) by Ross Honsberger on page 144
- The Experimenter's A-Z of Mathematics: Math Activities with Computer Support by Steve Humble on page 98
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