Author: Wei Zhang Publisher: ISBN: 9781937547004 Category : Languages : en Pages : 128
Book Description
Exploring Math Through Puzzles includes step-by-step instructions for making over 50 puzzles out of string, beads, wire and common household items. Related mathematical activities are included along with tips for parents and teachers.
Author: Kristy Fulton Publisher: ISBN: 9781593632182 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 56
Book Description
Move beyond the norm in your math classroom and challenge students to think critically with Math Puzzles and Patterns for Kids. Exploring the hottest concept in puzzle solving-math logic puzzles-Math Puzzles and Patterns for Kids teaches students how to use reasoning to solve some of math's biggest conundrums. Grades 4–6
Author: Mindy Capaldi Publisher: American Mathematical Soc. ISBN: 1470462842 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 160
Book Description
Active engagement is the key to learning. You want your students doing something that stimulates them to ask questions and creates a need to know. Teaching Mathematics Through Games presents a variety of classroom-tested exercises and activities that provoke the active learning and curiosity that you hope to promote. These games run the gamut from well-known favorites like SET and Settlers of Catan to original games involving simulating structural inequality in New York or playing Battleship with functions. The book contains activities suitable for a wide variety of college mathematics courses, including general education courses, math for elementary education, probability, calculus, linear algebra, history of math, and proof-based mathematics. Some chapter activities are short term, such as a drop-in lesson for a day, and some are longer, including semester-long projects. All have been tested, refined, and include extensive implementation notes.
Author: Meg Clemens Publisher: Everything ISBN: 9781580627733 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Stump your friends and family with this fun, challenging math puzzle book! Who knew that math could be so cool? Crammed with games, puzzles, and trivia, The Everything Kids’ Math Puzzles Book puts the fun back into playing with numbers! If you have any fear of math—or are just tired of sitting in a classroom—The Everything Kids’ Math Puzzles Book provides hours of entertainment. You’ll get so caught up in the activities, you won’t even know you’re learning! Inside, you’ll be able to: -Decode hidden messages using Roman numerals -Connect the dots using simple addition and subtraction -Learn to create magic number squares -Use division to answer musical riddles -Match the profession to numerical license plates
Author: Martin Gardner Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486320324 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 100
Book Description
The noted expert selects 70 of his favorite "short" puzzles, including such mind-bogglers as The Returning Explorer, The Mutilated Chessboard, Scrambled Box Tops, and dozens more involving logic and basic math. Solutions included.
Author: Kristy Fulton Publisher: ISBN: 9781593633141 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 56
Book Description
Move beyond the norm in your math classroom and challenge students to think critically with More Math Puzzles and Patterns for Kids, a new companion book to the popular Math Puzzles and Patterns for Kids. This book contains more of students' favorite puzzles and patterns, as well as a few new ones for students to explore. All of the mathematical activities in this book were chosen for their important role in mathematics' history.
Author: Marilyn A. Reba Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1482297930 Category : Mathematics Languages : en Pages : 605
Book Description
A Classroom-Tested, Alternative Approach to Teaching Math for Liberal Arts Puzzles, Paradoxes, and Problem Solving: An Introduction to Mathematical Thinking uses puzzles and paradoxes to introduce basic principles of mathematical thought. The text is designed for students in liberal arts mathematics courses. Decision-making situations that progress
Author: Derrick Niederman Publisher: ISBN: 9781454909644 Category : Games Languages : en Pages : 92
Book Description
Keep your mind fit with brain aerobics! If you like great mental exercises, try brain aerobics. All you have to do is open this book, lift a pencil, and flex your mind while solving this assortment of invigorating puzzles. In Brain Aerobics Math Puzzles, you’ll need to be on top of your game. If the problems seem hard, that’s because they are! They take insight and brainwork to solve, but don’t require advanced math. The answers may not come to you right away, but you’ll enjoy figuring them out.
Author: Derrick Niederman Publisher: Puzzlewright ISBN: 9781454909736 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 95
Book Description
It's true--playing with numbers can raise your I.Q., and help you think more clearly. And, these 100 examples are among the best. Find the shortcut for adding 2, 3, and 4 to form 6 different 3-digit numbers. Or, try this: What is the smallest number that when multiplied by 3 gives an answer consisting of all 4's? Other braintwisters involve flipping coins, burning candles, and taking apart a Rubik's cube in your head. T hey're all fun. "A puzzle book for a large audience....People who enjoy mathematical puzzles, but are stumped by puzzles at the level of Mensa, will find this book much more manageable."--"Science Books & Film."
Author: Wei Zhang
Author: Kristy Fulton
Author: Mindy Capaldi
Author: Meg Clemens
Author: Martin Gardner
Author: Kristy Fulton
Author: Marilyn A. Reba
Author: Martin Gardner
Author: Derrick Niederman
Author: Derrick Niederman