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As a mathematics teacher, you know how hard it can be for your students to understand and solve math problems. The old ways of problem solving don′t always work. Even the most innovative teachers need some fresh ideas to make mathematics something students comprehend and enjoy. Problem solving is the main theme of this new, idea-filled handbook. The chapter authors look at the subject in a completely new light, and the result is an enticing, entertaining, and useful resource. The editors of this guidebook present a host of interesting ideas that range from practical to theoretical, from common to glitzy, that you can adapt for use in your classroom. With margin notes identifying subject matter and strategy type, this book is as easy to read as it is valuable. Full of important ideas on: * Interest grabbers * The pigeonhole approach * Combinatorics, or counting without really counting * Symmetry * Graph theory * Using game strategies Mathematics professionals from all over the world bring you their personal favorite strategies for problem solving. The chapters are independent of each other, and the editors encourage you to use the chapters in whatever order suits your needs. If you have ever despaired of making mathematics into a favorite subject for yourself and your class, this is the book you need. These passionate professionals give you new insight into the art of problem solving.
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Alfred S. Posamentier is professor of mathematics education and dean of the School of Education at the City College of the City University of New York. He has authored and co-authored several resource books in mathematics education for Corwin Press.
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