Gardiner, A. 1947-

Discovering mathematics : the art of investigation / A. Gardiner. - Dover ed. - Mineola, N.Y. : Dover Publications, 2007. - xiv, 206 p. : ill ; 22 cm. - Dover books on mathematical & logical puzzles, cryptography, and word recreations Dover books on mathematics . - Dover books on mathematical & logical puzzles, cryptography, and word recreations. Dover books on mathematics. .

Originally published: Oxford : Clarendon Press ; New York : Oxford University Press, c1987.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Poses two groups of math problems for high school through professional level students that stress the importance of the process of problem-solving over mathematical ability, beginning with short puzzles and progressing to extended investigations.

Adult Follett Library Resources.

0486452999 (pbk.) 9780486452999 (pbk.)

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Mathematics--Problems, exercises, etc.
Problem solving.
Mathematics--Problems, exercises, etc.
Problem solving.

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