1st Edition
The Experimenter's A-Z of Mathematics Math Activities with Computer Support
By Steve Humble
Copyright 2002
144 Pages
by
Routledge
144 Pages
by
Routledge
160 Pages
by
Routledge
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Mathematics at all levels is about the joy in the discovery; it's about finding things out. This fascinating book is a guide to that discovery process, presenting ideas for practical classroom-based experiments and extension activities. Each experiment is based on the work of a key mathematician who has shaped the way that the subject looks today, and there are historical notes to help teachers... Read more
Introduction: What is Mathematics? What's It All About? A Algebra and Descartes, B Buffon, Probability and Pi, C Cryptology and Ciphers, D Dragon Curve, E Euler and Polyhedra, F Feigenbaum Number, G Gambling, Probability and Abraham de Moivre, H Hanoi Towers, I Integers and Lagrange, J Jordan, Barnsley, Matrices and Ferns, K Kissing Circles, L Life and John Conway, M Million Dollar Prizes and Prime Numbers, N Newton and Gravity, O Odd, Even and Fibonacci Numbers, P Pi or n, Q Quadratics and Juggling, R Ramanujan, S Squares that are Magic, T Taylor Series in Your Calculator, U Universes, Time Travel and Einstein, V Von Neumann and Computers, w Wolfskehl, Wiles, Pythagoras and Diophantus, X X,Y,Z Coordinates, Descartes and Tennis Balls, Y Yo-yos, Superballs and Other Toys, Z Zoo Time with Tigers and Sea Shells, Links to the National Curriculum
Biography
Steve Humble is Head of Mathematics at Bellerby's College. He has taught in a number of state and private schools. Having always found mathematics great fun, he enjoys teaching this to others.
