Proofs without Words: Exercises in Visual Thinking (Classroom Resource Materials)

Roger B. Nelsen

ISBN 10: 0883857006 / ISBN 13: 9780883857007

Published by The Mathematical Association of America, 1997

About this Item

First Edition, First Printing. Published by The Mathematical Association of America, 1997. Quarto. Paperback. Book is very good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Proofs without Words: Exercises in Visual Thinking (Classroom Resource Materials)
• Publisher: The Mathematical Association of America
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0883857006
• ISBN 13: 9780883857007
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Proofs without words are generally pictures or diagrams that help the reader see why a particular mathematical statement may be true, and how one could begin to go about proving it. While in some proofs without words an equation or two may appear to help guide that process, the emphasis is clearly on providing visual clues to stimulate mathematical thought. The proofs in this collection are arranged by topic into five chapters: Geometry and algebra; Trigonometry, calculus and analytic geometry; Inequalities; Integer sums; and Sequences and series. Teachers will find that many of the proofs in this collection are well suited for classroom discussion and for helping students to think visually in mathematics.

Book Description

Proofs without words are generally pictures or diagrams that help the reader see why a particular mathematical statement may be true, and how one could begin to go about proving it. Teachers will find that many of the proofs in this collection are well suited for classroom discussion and for helping students to think visually in mathematics.