Math Refresher for Adults: The Perfect Solution (Mastering Essential Math Skills)

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Written by G Stephenson a lecturer in the subject, the book makes the assumption that the reader has only elementary knowledge as to what is involved in studying Maths at university level. This makes the book easy to follow and the perfect reference and bridging tool for those about to move on to a higher level. At the end of each chapter there are problems to solve, while there is also a selection of problems that have been solved for the reader to study. Inspirational Maths Books: Mathematical Problems Fermat's Last Theorem

Chaos is what happens when the behaviour of a system gets too complicated to predict; the most familiar example is the weather, which apparently cannot be forecast accurately more than five days ahead. This book tells the story so far in the study of this new field of Physics. Euclid's Window: The Story of Geometry from Parallel Lines to Hyperspace by Leonard Mlodinow One of my students from when I worked in the US, introduced me to a great saying; "Close enough for Government work". As a Brit in our current political climate, I can relate to that.At last! Last words: It is hard to write about maths difficulties without writing about some actual maths. I hope my choices have given you some confidence. Concepts of Modern Mathematics is another superb edition written by Ian Stewart that looks at Maths with humour and storytelling to explain such topics as topology, subsets, sets, groups, Boolean algebra and much more. Discussions that will get the grey matter working are covered along with great illustrations that break up the text nicely. Trying to understand and work out infinity can drive us mad with a couple of mathematicians actually being so. Clegg explains infinity from its origins in thought centuries ago through to how it is used today in maths and science. Clegg tells of the people over the years that have struggled with infinity and offered their own theories on the subject. This book is well written offering even those who do not have mathematical interests something to think about. "e" The Story of a Number Sad to say, a big contributor is the curriculum, how it is taught and the influence of long held beliefs, such as 'everyone can (rote) learn the times tables.' A good friend gave me a maths text book from the early nineteenth century for my recent (big number) birthday. So, over 200 years ago. I quote what it says about times tables facts and the times tables square: relished Polya's deft - indeed, brilliant - instructions on stripping away irrelevancies and going straight to the heart of the problem. The Joy of X: A Guided Tour of Mathematics from One to Infinity by Steven Strogatz

So much can be learned by reading and engaging with The Colossal Book of Mathematics, which is a compendium of subjects from the authors many books, brought together in one edition. We feel it is a book that every prospective Maths student should have in their Maths collection. Many do not consider mathematics as a recreational subject but Martin Gardiner has transformed what was once considered a serious subject into one that we mere mortals can understand. The books twelve chapters are filled with absorbing puzzles, simple algebra and Bulgarian Solitaire, along with simple uncomplicated topics to tease our mathematical minds. Subjects featured in the book include Professor Brian Butterworth is a leading expert and pioneer in the study and understanding of dyscalculia. He has been involved in studies on dyscalculia around the world and has written many erudite books (including, 'Fish Can Count' and 'The Mathematical Brain.') Hofstadter links psychology, biology, physics, linguistics and logic together with the music of Bach, Escher's art and the maths theorems of Godel to help shed light on one of the greatest scientific mysteries of the modern age that is what are human thought processes. This acclaimed edition is a great read for those who are interested in computers and their capacity for real intelligence. Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy The appeal of games and puzzles is timeless and universal. In this book, David Wells explores the fascinating connections between games and mathematics, proving that mathematics is not just about tedious calculation but imagination, insight and intuition. The first part of the book introduces games, puzzles and mathematical recreations, including knight tours on a chessboard. The second part

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Both these examples are using the key numbers 2, 5 and 10 and a basic understanding of addition and multiplication (using partial products).

Written for beginners and scholars, for students and teachers, for philosophers and engineers, this book is a sparkling collection of mathematical gems that offers an entertaining and accessible portrait of the mathematical world. Covering everything from natural numbers and the number system to geometrical constructions and projective geometry, this fascinating survey allows readers to delve well as novelties and connections that prove that mathematics can be enjoyable and full of surprises. Topics include: the truth about fractions, ten questions and their answers, and the golden ratio. Higgins poses entertaining puzzles and questions tempting the reader to ponder math problems with imagination instead of dread. Mathematics for the Curious is an accessible introduction to basicSo, when the British Prime Minister suggests that students should have to (mandatory) study maths to the age of eighteen, he is, hopefully, not talking about calculus. He's going to have to find a way (and a programme) that teaches basic maths in a style that is acceptable to young adults. That's going to need some research and pragmatic work. (I try to get the word, 'pragmatic', at least once into anything I write). How to Study for a Mathematics Degree offers in depth discussion regarding mathematical concepts and proof based maths that often are confusing to new undergraduate students of the subject. Coping with the demands of university life can be a huge problem for students new on campus, while this book offers practical tips to students on how to adapt plus fit in all their studies too as well as learning how to study independently. The Code Book is a history of man's urge to uncover the secrets of codes, from Egyptian puzzles to modern day computer encryptions. As in Fermat's Last Theorem, Simon Singh brings life to an astonishing story of puzzles, codes, languages and riddles that reveals man's continual pursuit to disguise and uncover, and to work out the secret languages of others. Codes have influenced events

Containing a large and varied set of problems, this rich resource will allow students to stretch their mathematical abilities beyond the school syllabus, and bridge the gap to university-level mathematics. Many proofs are provided to better equip students for the transition to university. The author covers substantial extension material using the language of sixth-form mathematics, thus While you can expect fundamental topics such the development of the calculus and the solution of polynomial equations there are many topics not typically covered in todays maths university studies which will give the reader a broader appreciation of maths itself. Applied Partial Differential Equations

A stimulating account of development of basic mathematics from arithmetic, algebra, geometry and trigonometry, to calculus, differential equations and non-Euclidean geometries. Also describes how maths is used in optics, astronomy, motion under the law of gravitation, acoustics, electromagnetism, and other aspects of physics. Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction by Timothy Gowers The Fabric of the Cosmos is another superb read written by Brian Greene. Some of the biggest questions out there are asked in this book with Greene attempting to bring his theories and answers to the public at large in plain simple speak that even those who know nothing of science and physics are able to enjoy and understand. Topics discussed in the book include What learning might help? (Nothing works for everyone, but what I suggest has been used by me in my four decades of teaching and much is under-pinned by research. But still not a guarantee.). Henderson, A. (2012) 'Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Mathematics: A Practical Guide' 2nd edn. Taylor and Francis