A Moscow Math Circle: Week-by-Week Problem Sets (MSRI Mathematical Circles Library)

by Sergey Dorichenko (Author)

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Moscow has a rich tradition of successful math circles, to the extent that many other circles are modeled on them. This book presents materials used during the course of one year in a math circle organized by mathematics faculty at Moscow State University, and also used at the mathematics magnet school known as Moscow School Number 57. Each problem set has a similar structure: it combines review material with a new topic, offering problems in a range of difficulty levels. This time-tested pattern has proved its effectiveness in engaging all students and helping them master new material while building on earlier knowledge. The introduction describes in detail how the math circles at Moscow State University are run. Dorichenko describes how the early sessions differ from later sessions, how to choose problems, and what sorts of difficulties may arise when running a circle. The book also includes a selection of problems used in the competition known as the Mathematical Maze, a mathematical story based on actual lessons with students, and an addendum on the San Jose Mathematical Circle, which is run in the Russian style. In the interest of fostering a greater awareness and appreciation of mathematics and its connections to other disciplines and everyday life, MSRI and the AMS are publishing books in the Math Circles Library series as a service to young people, their parents and teachers, and the mathematics profession. Titles in this series are co-published with the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI).

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Series: Msri Mathematical Circles Library
Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: American Mathematical Society (December 29, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0821868748
ISBN-13: 978-0821868744
Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 7 x 10.2 inches
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Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

This book's set of questions are great. The problems are accessible to most people

By J. Allinson on January 2, 2015

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This book's set of questions are great. The problems are accessible to most people, yet can also be quite challenging. I love how problems progressively get harder and teach you how to solve certain types of problems by solving easier ones earlier on in the book.

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful

Perfect for the math tutor or math education major...

By Cory Dean on August 5, 2013

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This book is organized week-by-week, as suggested by the title, which lends itself well to the instructor who may be overstressed with multiple classes or providing new and interesting (to both him/herself and the students). A fun collection of problems that show the different focus and culture of mathematics education in Russia is to those of the U.S. Perfect for middle school and high school freshman and sophomores. Also, this is great material to compare from a math education research standpoint.

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3 of 6 people found the following review helpful

Magnificent book

By Francisco Bellot on August 20, 2013

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The book will be very useful to all who like to get truly problems for the youngest students. The Math Circles in the russian cities are worldwide known, but this book show the problems utilized there. Very good book.

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2 of 5 people found the following review helpful

Great to get your kids' brains to work

By ReNee on September 16, 2013

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It's not just math facts. To solve the problems you really have to use your brains and start thinking out of the box. Problems are very interesting, my kids love them.

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