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Author
Publisher
Prometheus Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
426 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
In this illuminating study of how the science of mathematics developed, a veteran math researcher and educator looks at the ways in which our evolutionary makeup is both a help and a hindrance to the study of math. Artstein chronicles the discovery of important mathematical connections between mathematics and the real world from ancient times to the present. He then describes some of the contemporary applications of mathematics, for example, in probability...
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 68 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 cm + 1 CD-ROM
Language
English
Description
Children begin to learn mathematics well before entering school. Children form the basis for mathematics development through everyday interactions such as giving each friend at the table one cookie, dividing cookies between friends, or counting how many objects they have. Teachers can foster this naturally occurring course of development by providing intentional experiences based on their knowledge of mathematical development. This knowledge can...
Author
Publisher
Orchard Publications
Pub. Date
2007
Edition
3rd ed.
Physical Desc
1 v. (various pagings) : ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
This text is targeted at high school seniors who plan to enter business, science, and technology related fields, and working professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge on various math topics including probability and optimization methods. This book begins with the basic mathematical operations and ends with advanced and yet practical examples. Contains many real-world examples supplemented with computer applications. It is ideal for self-study....
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