Mathematics Galore!
Author | : Christopher J. Budd |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 270 |
Release | : 2001-05-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 0198507704 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780198507703 |
Rating | : 4/5 (04 Downloads) |
Download or read book Mathematics Galore! written by Christopher J. Budd and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2001-05-17 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides materials for eight Saturday workshops to excite teenagers about the possibilities and fun of mathematics. Each chapter begins with detailed historical and mathematical information on the subject for delivering a talk, then lists exercises for small group work. Topics include network theory for mazes, trigonometry for sundials, the design of castles, and code breaking. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR