Devlin K 2000 The Language Of Mathematics Making The Invisible Visible Wh Freeman
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The Language of Mathematics
Author: Keith J. Devlin
language: en
Publisher: W H Freeman & Company
Release Date: 1998-01-01
Explains both the historical development and the current breadth of mathematics without assuming any technical knowledge on the part of the reader
Problem-solving in Mathematics
Problem-solving in mathematics is seen by many students as a struggle. Since the capacity to count and understand basic arithmetical concepts (adding, taking away, etc.) is innate and emerges effortlessly in childhood, why does this negative perception and fear of problem-solving exist? This book counteracts this perception by providing a semiotic analysis of problem-solving and, from this analysis, constructing a pedagogical framework for teaching problem-solving that is consistent with the psychology of how humans learn to use signs and symbols. It is based on an experimental math course designed to impart fluency in problem-solving through semiotic training. The positive results of that course inspired the writing of this book.
The Puzzle Instinct
Author: Marcel Danesi
language: en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date: 2004-02-20
"Humans are the only animals who create and solve puzzles--for the sheer pleasure of it--and there is no obvious genetic reason why we would do this. Marcel Danesi explores the psychology of puzzles and puzzling, with scores of classic examples. His pioneering book is both entertaining and enlightening." --Will Shortz, Crossword Editor, The New York Times "... Puzzle fanatics will enjoy the many riddles, illusions, cryptograms and other mind-benders offered for analysis." --Psychology Today "... a bristlingly clear... always intriguing survey of the history and rationale of puzzles.... A] splendid study...." --Knight Ridder Newspapers