| Mathematics Galore!: Masterclasses, Workshops, and Team Projects in Mathematics and Its Applications Contributor(s): Budd, C. J. (Author), Sangwin, C. J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0198507704 ISBN-13: 9780198507703 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $47.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2001 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Study & Teaching |
| Dewey: 510.712 |
| LCCN: 00066544 |
| Physical Information: 0.54" H x 6.16" W x 9.16" (1.01 lbs) 262 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is a series of self-contained workshops in mathematics which aim to enthuse and inspire young people, their parents and teachers with the joy and excitement of modern mathematics. Written in an informal style, each chapter describes how novel mathematical ideas relate directly to real life. The chapters contain both a description of the mathematics and its applications, together with problem sheets, their solutions and ideas for further work, project and field trips. Topics include: mazes; folk dancing; sundials; magic; castles; codes; number systems; and slide rules. |
