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Solving Mathematical Problems: A Personal Perspective 1st Edition

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ISBN-13: 978-0199205608
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press; 1 edition (October 5, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0199205604
  • ISBN-13: 978-0199205608
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.4 x 6.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #129,656 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 29 people found the following review helpful
15 year old math tips
By Emmett B. Keeler on May 20, 2007
Format: Paperback
This charming book explains why math olympiad puzzles are fun, and gives 15 year old insights ( in two senses --- most of the text was written by the 15 year old Terence Tao, but revised with some additional good exercises 15 years later by 30 year old Fields medalist Terence Tao.) The style is chatty, and the advice and worked examples are very good and do not require any math beyond pre-calculus. The level of difficulty is just right for would be high school math competitors, and adults with some math who enjoy a mild challenge.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
good problems, good solutions
By Seeker on April 18, 2013
Format: Paperback
It's easy to set a very hard and complicated math question. But it's not so easy to set a hard question that appears simple and easy to understand but requires ingenuity to solve. That's why this book is delighting.
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7 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Good reference from a beautiful mind
By David Jimenez on March 21, 2009
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I really liked this book. It is written by one of the most brilliant mathematicians of our generation. It presents some of the problem solving techniques math contestants should master in a mature though approachable manner. I wouldn't suggest it as the only book to consult when designing a training curriculum for high level math contestants, but it is definitelly a good reference, and nicely written.
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24 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Six easy steps to becoming a Fields medalist
By Mobius on January 30, 2007
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I came across this book after reading about Terence Tao, a recent Fields medalist. It's interesting to see a book like this by such an accomplished mathematician. The book gives practical approaches to solving the types of math problems encountered in math olympiad competitions. I am not, nor have I ever been, a math olympian, but I found the book to be entertaining and useful for intellectual fortification purposes.
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