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5.0 out of 5 stars
A complete introduction to an area of math that is neglected. That is unfortunate, as it is easily demonstrated,
By Charles Ashbacher (Marion, Iowa United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER)
This review is from: Why Knot?: An Introduction to the Mathematical Theory of Knots (Paperback)
In my opinion, knot theory is an area of mathematics neglected in the elementary, middle and high schools. Knot theory offers the advantages that it can be visually displayed using inexpensive materials; each student can work alone or in groups and it is easily learned. After all, the Boy Scouts have been doing it for decades.
This book is a gentle introduction to the basic theory of knots, written at a level so that middle school students can understand it with a little help from the teacher. A cartoon format starring a math superheroine is used, so it is packed with easy to understand diagrams. The 62 pages of material is a complete introduction to the theory of knots and is also long enough so that a complete section could be offered. This book would also be suitable for teaching a lengthy session on using manipulatives in mathematics instruction offered to mathematics education majors. |
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Why Knot?: An Introduction to the Mathematical Theory of Knots by Colin C. Adams (Paperback - March 29, 2004)
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