Exploring Mathematics

Problem-Solving and Proof

Daniel Grieser author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Springer International Publishing AG

Published:31st May '18

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This book provides a comprehensive guide to problem-solving in mathematics, ideal for students transitioning to higher education. Exploring Mathematics offers valuable insights and techniques.

Have you ever encountered a mathematical challenge and felt unsure about how to tackle it? Exploring Mathematics serves as a guide to nurturing your creativity while embarking on a journey of mathematical discovery. This book is designed to help readers navigate through various problem-solving strategies and enhance their logical reasoning skills, providing a solid foundation for tackling complex mathematical concepts.

In Exploring Mathematics, readers will delve into essential topics such as proofs and different proof techniques, as well as explore recursion, mathematical induction, graphs, counting, and elementary number theory. The text also covers important principles like the pigeonhole principle, extremal principles, and invariance principles, all of which are crucial for developing a comprehensive understanding of mathematics. This resource is particularly beneficial for students transitioning from secondary school to university, offering a fresh perspective on mathematics and insights that extend beyond the book’s content.

Targeted primarily at undergraduate and secondary school students, as well as educators, Exploring Mathematics appeals to anyone with an interest in the subject. The book requires only a basic understanding of secondary school mathematics, including numbers and elementary geometry—calculus is not necessary. With numerous exercises and hints for self-study, this textbook is an excellent companion for lecture courses and independent learning.

“This book sets out to teach the reader to be a successful problem-solver and to be able to produce our own mathematical proofs. In a carefully designed and well-documented journey we are taken through a wide variety of problems … . This is a very clear and helpful book. It would be a useful addition to every teacher’s repertoire and a very helpful source of interesting problems to share with students at all levels.” (Peter Hall, The Mathematical Gazette, Vol. 103 (557), July, 2019)
“Exploring Mathematics can be used as an introduction to mathematical problem-solving, but may be better used as a supplement. I personally found that this systematic review of mathematical topics was refreshing, helping to fill gaps in my problem-solving toolkit. The reader may find it beneficial to use the book to review the fundamentals and enrich their problem-solving knowledge.” (Jack Chen, MAA Reviews, January, 2019

ISBN: 9783319903194

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 498g

308 pages

1st ed. 2018