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Famous Problems and Their Mathematicians

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Famous Problems and Their Mathematicians

Contributors:

By (Author) Art Johnson

ISBN:

9781563084461

Publisher:

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Imprint:

Libraries Unlimited Inc

Publication Date:

15th December 1999

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

Professional and Scholarly

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Other Subjects:

Educational: Mathematics and numeracy

Dewey:

510.922

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

179

Description

Why did ordering an omelet cost one mathematician his life Answers to this and other questions are found in this exciting new resource that shows your students how 60 mathematicians discovered mathematical solutions through everyday situations. These lessons are easily incorporated into the present curriculum as an introduction to a math concept, a homework piece, or an extra challenge. Teacher notes and suggestions for the classroom are followed by extension problems and additional background material. This is a great way to spark student interest in math. Grades 5-12.

Author Bio

ART JOHNSON is professor of mathematics education, Boston University, Massachusetts.

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