| Math Wonders to Inspire Teachers and Students Contributor(s): Posamentier, Alfred S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0871207753 ISBN-13: 9780871207753 Publisher: ASCD OUR PRICE: $26.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2003 Annotation: Through dozens of examples from arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and probability, Alfred S. Posamentier reveals the amazing symmetries, patterns, processes, paradoxes, and surprises that await students and teachers who look beyond the rote to discover wonders that have fascinated generations of great thinkers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Mathematics - Mathematics | Study & Teaching - Mathematics | Recreations & Games |
| Dewey: 510 |
| LCCN: 2003000738 |
| Physical Information: 0.58" H x 7.04" W x 9.14" (1.05 lbs) 294 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: SNAP Bronze Award Winner Engaging students in math lessons and encouraging them to explore math principles is much easier-and lots more fun-when you use this book's amazing collection of quirks, illustrations, problems, and surprises. Dazzle your students with Peculiar number patterns and properties Clever shortcuts and tricks for avoiding cumbersome mathematic processes Curious problems that reveal problem-solving strategies Algebra problems that shed light on patterns in mathematics and the behavior of numbers Activities and demonstrations that uncover timeless geometric principles Used as attention-getters, motivators, or enrichment activities, these math wonders leave students questioning and exploring further, regardless of their grade level or ability. |