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Summary: Puzzles for problem solvers
Review: I actually have the 1st edition hardbound book that is copyrighted in 1964. It is also 217 pages and must be identical to the new editions.This book is filled with puzzles that were chosen for "originality, elegance of solution, and imaginative appeal." "The book singles out problem themes and solutions calling for ingenuity rather than perseverance." The book is arranged according to the types of problems. Here's how the chapters are broken up: 1)Algebraic Amusements, 2)Geometric Exercises, 3)Solving in Integers, 4)Problems in Logic and Deduction, 5)Probability Posers, 6)Insight Puzzles, 7)Assorted Number Theory Problems. The problems vary from simple to difficult. Overall, there's a good selection of mathematical brain-teasers.
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Summary: Puzzles for problem solvers
Review: I actually have the 1st edition hardbound book that is copyrighted in 1964. It is also 217 pages and must be identical to the new editions. This book is filled with puzzles that were chosen for "originality, elegance of solution, and imaginative appeal." "The book singles out problem themes and solutions calling for ingenuity rather than perseverance." The book is arranged according to the types of problems. Here's how the chapters are broken up: 1)Algebraic Amusements, 2)Geometric Exercises, 3)Solving in Integers, 4)Problems in Logic and Deduction, 5)Probability Posers, 6)Insight Puzzles, 7)Assorted Number Theory Problems. The problems vary from simple to difficult. Overall, there's a good selection of mathematical brain-teasers.
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Summary: Puzzles for problem solvers
Review: I actually have the 1st edition hardbound book that is copyrighted in 1964. It is also 217 pages and must be identical to the new editions. This book is filled with puzzles that were chosen for "originality, elegance of solution, and imaginative appeal." "The book singles out problem themes and solutions calling for ingenuity rather than perseverance." The book is arranged according to the types of problems. Here's how the chapters are broken up: 1)Algebraic Amusements, 2)Geometric Exercises, 3)Solving in Integers, 4)Problems in Logic and Deduction, 5)Probability Posers, 6)Insight Puzzles, 7)Assorted Number Theory Problems. The problems vary from simple to difficult. Overall, there's a good selection of mathematical brain-teasers.
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Summary: Fun little book!!!
Review: I agree with the first reviewer! The problems are fun to read and think about. Unlike many problem books that state problems in a long-winded and confusing style, this book contains a series of interesting puzzles that are presented in a nice brief, easy to read format. The drawings are cute as well! It was this book, and others like it, that helped spark my interest in mathematics and problem solving from a young age. Now I use puzzles of this type for my own students! They make nice extra credit problems on exams! :-)
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Summary: Fun little book!!!
Review: I agree with the first reviewer! The problems are fun to read and think about. Unlike many problem books that state problems in a long-winded and confusing style, this book contains a series of interesting puzzles that are presented in a nice brief, easy to read format. The drawings are cute as well! It was this book, and others like it, that helped spark my interest in mathematics and problem solving from a young age. Now I use puzzles of this type for my own students! They make nice extra credit problems on exams! :-)
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Summary: so-so
Review: This book, while challenging, may be too easy for those past 7th grade, yet to hard for those below fifth. also, the layout is extremely confusing
Rating:
Summary: so-so
Review: This book, while challenging, may be too easy for those past 7th grade, yet to hard for those below fifth. also, the layout is extremely confusing
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