Author: Martin Gardner
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393020236
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 748
Book Description
No amateur or math authority can be without this ultimate compendium of classic puzzles, paradoxes, and puzzles from America's best-loved mathematical expert. 320 line drawings.
Colossal Book of Mathematics
Author: Martin Gardner
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393020236
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 748
Book Description
No amateur or math authority can be without this ultimate compendium of classic puzzles, paradoxes, and puzzles from America's best-loved mathematical expert. 320 line drawings.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393020236
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 748
Book Description
No amateur or math authority can be without this ultimate compendium of classic puzzles, paradoxes, and puzzles from America's best-loved mathematical expert. 320 line drawings.
My Best Mathematical and Logic Puzzles
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.
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.
A Puzzle a Day
Author: Vivien Lucas
Publisher: Tarquin Group
ISBN: 9781899618521
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Although primarily written for students aged 11-16, these puzzles do not require a high level of syllabus knowledge, making them accessible to a wide range of ages and abilities.Two levels of difficulty are provided for each entry. There are 180 puzzles, offering two similar ones on each of a wide variety of topics. They can be used as a daily displayed competition for students to enter and a winner can be picked from the day's entries. Alternatively they can be optional lesson starters. The book helps to increase interest, to reinforce mathematical vocabulary and of course the puzzles are fun to do. Complete with answers.
Publisher: Tarquin Group
ISBN: 9781899618521
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Although primarily written for students aged 11-16, these puzzles do not require a high level of syllabus knowledge, making them accessible to a wide range of ages and abilities.Two levels of difficulty are provided for each entry. There are 180 puzzles, offering two similar ones on each of a wide variety of topics. They can be used as a daily displayed competition for students to enter and a winner can be picked from the day's entries. Alternatively they can be optional lesson starters. The book helps to increase interest, to reinforce mathematical vocabulary and of course the puzzles are fun to do. Complete with answers.
I'm a Maths Star! (Set 1)
Author: Boaz
Publisher: Ws Education (Children's)
ISBN: 9789811250835
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!Includes a Guide to Problem-solving by Yeap Ban Har!
Publisher: Ws Education (Children's)
ISBN: 9789811250835
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!Includes a Guide to Problem-solving by Yeap Ban Har!
The Everything Kids' Math Puzzles Book
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
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
Math Bafflers Book 2
Author: Marilynn L. Rapp Buxton
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9781593637125
Category : Logic puzzles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Math Bafflers requires students to use creativity, critical thinking, and logical reasoning to perform a variety of operations and practice skills that align with state and national math standards. The book covers real-life situations requiring math skills, such as distance, liquid measures, money, time, weight, sequencing, comparison, age, area, and percentages, along with operations such as fractions, exponents, algebra, place value, and number lines. Students will make hypotheses, organize information, draw conclusions, and use syllogistic thinking. Teachers can feel confident that they are providing challenges and reinforcing important skills in a format that students enjoy! Math Bafflers builds essential critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills; develops logical thinking in a fun format; uses relevant, real-life mathematical situations; and provides opportunities for differentiation. Grades 6-8
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9781593637125
Category : Logic puzzles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Math Bafflers requires students to use creativity, critical thinking, and logical reasoning to perform a variety of operations and practice skills that align with state and national math standards. The book covers real-life situations requiring math skills, such as distance, liquid measures, money, time, weight, sequencing, comparison, age, area, and percentages, along with operations such as fractions, exponents, algebra, place value, and number lines. Students will make hypotheses, organize information, draw conclusions, and use syllogistic thinking. Teachers can feel confident that they are providing challenges and reinforcing important skills in a format that students enjoy! Math Bafflers builds essential critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills; develops logical thinking in a fun format; uses relevant, real-life mathematical situations; and provides opportunities for differentiation. Grades 6-8
Do the Math!
Author: Steven Clontz
Publisher: Rockridge Press
ISBN: 9781647398910
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Brain-boosting math puzzles for kids ages 8-12 Learning math is a blast with this awesome collection of interactive activities! Whether it's a cunning cryptogram waiting to be decoded or some sudoku that needs to be solved, these clever challenges will teach kids just how awesome and engaging math can be. Over the course of more than 100 math puzzles for kids ages 8-12, young learners will add, subtract, multiply, divide, and logic their way to the solutions for these mathematical marvels. They'll build the core math skills needed to succeed in school and beyond--while having tons of fun! This collection of math puzzles for kids ages 8-12 features: Different puzzle types--Kids will explore math from every angle with patterns, logic puzzles, sudoku, cryptograms, and more. Progressive challenges--Each chapter focuses on one type of puzzle, starting simple and getting harder as they go, helping kids avoid frustration and see how far they've come. Easy-to-follow instructions--Short and simple instructions make sure the only tough part of these math puzzles for kids ages 8-12 is figuring out the answer. Help kids build logical thinking skills with these amazing math puzzles for kids ages 8-12.
Publisher: Rockridge Press
ISBN: 9781647398910
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Brain-boosting math puzzles for kids ages 8-12 Learning math is a blast with this awesome collection of interactive activities! Whether it's a cunning cryptogram waiting to be decoded or some sudoku that needs to be solved, these clever challenges will teach kids just how awesome and engaging math can be. Over the course of more than 100 math puzzles for kids ages 8-12, young learners will add, subtract, multiply, divide, and logic their way to the solutions for these mathematical marvels. They'll build the core math skills needed to succeed in school and beyond--while having tons of fun! This collection of math puzzles for kids ages 8-12 features: Different puzzle types--Kids will explore math from every angle with patterns, logic puzzles, sudoku, cryptograms, and more. Progressive challenges--Each chapter focuses on one type of puzzle, starting simple and getting harder as they go, helping kids avoid frustration and see how far they've come. Easy-to-follow instructions--Short and simple instructions make sure the only tough part of these math puzzles for kids ages 8-12 is figuring out the answer. Help kids build logical thinking skills with these amazing math puzzles for kids ages 8-12.
Math Puzzles Volume 1
Author: Presh Talwalkar
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781517421625
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
You want to cut a tortilla into 8 pieces. What's the minimum number of cuts you need to make? Is it statistically harder to guess an iPhone password that uses 3-digits or one that uses 4 unique digits? Two friends agree to meet up in a bar between midnight and 1 am. Each arrives at a random time and will wait 10 minutes for the other to show before leaving. What is the probability the two will meet at the bar? What if they are playing strategically? The YouTube channel and blog Mind Your Decisions has millions of views for math videos and posts. This book is a compilation of 70 of the best puzzles, divided into 25 classic puzzles in counting and geometry, 25 probability puzzles, and 20 game theory puzzles.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781517421625
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
You want to cut a tortilla into 8 pieces. What's the minimum number of cuts you need to make? Is it statistically harder to guess an iPhone password that uses 3-digits or one that uses 4 unique digits? Two friends agree to meet up in a bar between midnight and 1 am. Each arrives at a random time and will wait 10 minutes for the other to show before leaving. What is the probability the two will meet at the bar? What if they are playing strategically? The YouTube channel and blog Mind Your Decisions has millions of views for math videos and posts. This book is a compilation of 70 of the best puzzles, divided into 25 classic puzzles in counting and geometry, 25 probability puzzles, and 20 game theory puzzles.
Brain Aerobics Math Puzzles
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.
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.
Mathematical Challenges for Able Pupils in Key Stages 1 and 2
Author: Grande-Bretagne. Department for education and employment
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780193123427
Category : Gifted children
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780193123427
Category : Gifted children
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description