Visual Mathematics Series: Elementary Math Problems: Volume 1 - Brossura

Desai Ph.D., Kiran R

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1461119375 ISBN 13: 9781461119371

Casa editrice: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2011

Riassunto

Solving the problems in this book will help demonstrate mastery of the mathematical concepts taught in elementary school. They are represented in a visually engaging manner in order to make mathematics more fun and interesting. More emphasis is paid to problem solving abilities rather than the usual mathematics grind. A visual approach should help bring a learner one step closer to developing the ability to solve real world problems.Problems presented in this book include:· Finding the sum of consecutive numbers: sequential, odd, even, or constant distance· Visual representation of single variable algebra· Visual depictions for mathematical laws of associativity/commutativity/distributivity· Visual partitioning of numbers based on factorization· Mathematical constraint based addition/subtraction/multiplication· Identification of regular patterns to simplify multiplication of fractions in a long series· Computing statistical median and mean under visual representation of data· Determining area of interesting shapes based on visual information· Graphical charts: pie, bar, stacked, sorted, and doughnut· Mathematical puzzles based on various mathematical constraints· Multiply and add/subtract calculations for consecutive numbers (A.x + B.y)· Determining volume of solid objects depicted using two dimensional views· Determining probability of an event tied to object shape/color/geometric properties· Enumerating number of distinct ways for partitioning addition termsAlso available at CreateSpace eStore: https://www.createspace.com/3601816

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L'autore:

Kiran R. Desai received a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Binghamton University, New York, in 1996, specializing in Parallel Processing Interconnection Networks. Even after working in the computer industry for more than a decade, he has an inclination to contribute to mathematics education and problem solving skills. As an elementary student, he discovered a simple way to find the next squared number if he started from squares of increasing numbers. (1, (1+3=) 4, (4+5)=) 9, (9+7)= 16, (16+9) = 25, ...). As a high school student he developed the ability to solve the Rubik’s cube on his own. As a doctoral candidate, he continued to solve various graph and mathematics problems on his own and using computers. During his PhD, he also taught a course on Computer Algorithms. During his graduate studies, he authored and co-authored 10 refereed papers. He believes that developing a love for mathematics and problem solving at an early age helps build a strong foundation for the later years in life.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1461119375
• ISBN 13: 9781461119371
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 70