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Mathematical Discovery: On Understanding, Learning and Teaching Problem Solving Combined Edition

Mathematical Discovery: On Understanding, Learning and Teaching Problem Solving Combined Edition
By George Polya

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Average customer review:
An excellent book, but at this price, I recommend you search for it through library loan. Or just get Polya's How to Solve It.
[How can we teach problem solving? -- 5/28/07]

Product Description

Combining standard Volumes I and II into one soft cover edition, this helpful book explains how to solve mathematical problems in a clear, step-by-step progression. It shows how to think about a problem, how to look at special cases, and how to devise an effective strategy to attack and solve the problem. Covers arithemetic, algebra, geometry, and some elementary combinatorics. Includes an updated bibliography and newly expanded index.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #1025595 in Books
  • Published on: 1981-04-24
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 432 pages

Customer Reviews

As good as "How to Solve it"5
If you enjoy the golden classic "How to solve it", this is the right next step.
"Mathematical Discovery" gives more concrete picture and Polya shows the edge of the wisdom. We have many logical mathematician but he is exceptional because every single problem and explanation is based on the real classroom and even the little advice gives a big help to the real math class.