This unique book by Stewart Shapiro looks at a range of philosophical issues and positions concerning mathematics in four comprehensive sections. Part I describes questions and issues about mathematics that have motivated philosophers since the beginning of intellectual history. Part II is an historical survey, discussing the role of mathematics in the thought of such philosophers as Plato, Aristotle, Kant, and Mill. Part III covers the three major positions held throughout the twentieth century: the idea that mathematics is logic (logicism), the view that the essence of mathematics is the rule-governed manipulation of characters (formalism), and a revisionist philosophy that focuses on the mental activity of mathematics (intuitionism). Finally, Part IV brings the reader up-to-date with a... Less

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This book contains four essays on expository writing of books and papers at the research level and at the level of graduate texts. The authors were the four members of the AMS Committee on Expository Writing

MATHEMATICS: ITS POWER AND UTILITY, Tenth Edition, combines a unique and practical focus on real-world problem solving allowing even the least-interested or worst-prepared student to appreciate the beauty and value of math while mastering basic concepts and skills they will apply to their daily lives. The first half of the book explores the POWER and historic impact of mathematics and helps students harness that POWER by developing an effective approach to problem solving. The second half builds upon this foundation by exploring the UTLITY and application of math concepts to a wide variety of real-life situations: money management; handling of credit cards; inflation; purchase of a car or home; the effective use of probability, statistics, and surveys; and many other topics of life... Less

What is mathematics about? Does the subject-matter of mathematics exist independently of the mind or are they mental constructions? How do we know mathematics? Is mathematical knowledge logical knowledge? And how is mathematics applied to the material world? In this introduction to the philosophy of mathematics, Michele Friend examines these and other ontological and epistemological problems raised by the content and practice of mathematics. Aimed at a readership with limited proficiency in mathematics but with some experience of formal logic it seeks to strike a balance between conceptual accessibility and correct representation of the issues. Friend examines the standard theories of mathematics - Platonism, realism, logicism, formalism, constructivism and structuralism - as well as some... Less

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This text explores the power of mathematics and shows how mathematics has revolutionized the world. The main theme throughout this book is problem solving. In the first part of the book, "The Power of Mathematics," Smith begins by discussing math anxiety and how to formulate the problem. Students develop confidence and then learn problem solving techniques from arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. In the second part of the book, "The Utility of Mathematics," students apply these techniques to topics that were selected because of their usefulness to students. The topics include managing money using the ideas of interest, installment buying, credit card buying, inflation, buying a car or home, sets, probability, contests, statistics, surveys, and the influence of these topics on students'... Less

This workbook was written as a math refresher to help your students with the required math in the dc/ac course. The material is presented in a concise, relevant form beginning with the fundamentals of applied mathematics, algebra, trigonometry, and logarithms. As each topic is introduced, examples are given to help students master the manipulative skills and provide them with a better understanding of the mathematical concepts. Hundreds of drill problems are presented sing a unique three column format so students can see the math problem worked out traditionally and how the same problem is solved using a calculator.

From the award-winning DVD tutoring series, Getting Ahead makes math fun and easy to grasp. Imaginative stories, vivid animation, clever rhymes, catchy songs, and lovable characters help youngsters develop math comprehension, improve problem-solving skills, increase recall for better test scores, and gain confidence in schoolwork and homework assignments.

Based on the theories of John Dewey, the constructivist view of children's learning, and current curriculum guidelines for mathematics, this latest book in the authors'"Active Experiences" series provides six clear, concise, and usable guides for turning mathematics instruction into activities that three-to-five year olds will find engaging. MARKET The experiences included are ideal for use in childcare, preschool, Head Start, and other early learning environments; as well as with early primary-grade pupils. KEY TOPICS involve group work, investigations, and projects; are grounded in children's interests and needs; and, build, one upon the other to form a coherent learning curriculum. Additionally, each conforms to the most recent standards of the National Council of Teachers of... Less

Free Worldwide Delivery : Thinking and Learning About Mathematics in the Early Years : Paperback : Taylor & Francis Ltd : 9780415432368 : 0415432367 : 26 Mar 2008 : Provides an exploration of children's mathematical development to show how you can encourage and enhance the numeracy skills of any child in the early years by linking maths to every-day life and making it a playful cross-curricular activity.

A non-theoretical book packed with applications in technology! This invaluable book is renowned for its many, fully-worked examples and numerous applications. Throughout, effective illustrations make the material clear and easy to understand.

The FUNDAMENTALS OF MATHEMATICS, Tenth Edition, offers a comprehensive and objectives-based review of all basic mathematics concepts. The author helps learners by addressing three important needs: 1) establishing good study habits and overcoming math anxiety, 2) making the connections between mathematics and their modern, day-to-day activities, and 3) being paced and challenged according to their individual level of understanding. The clear exposition and the consistency of presentation make learning arithmetic accessible for all. Key concepts presented in section objectives--and further defined within the context of How and Why--provide a strong foundation for learning and lasting comprehension. With a predominant emphasis on problem-solving skills, concepts, and applications based on... Less

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MATHEMATICS: ITS POWER AND UTILITY, 9e, combines a uniquely practical focus on real-world problem solving with a thorough and effective grounding in basic concepts and skills, allowing even the least-interested or worst-prepared student to appreciate the beauty and value of math while mastering course material. The first section of the book explores the power and historic impact of mathematics and helps you harness that power by developing an effective approach to problem solving. The second section builds on this foundation by applying math concepts to a wide variety of real-life situations-- including money management; handling of credit cards; inflation; purchase of a car or home; use of probability, statistics, and surveys; and many more topics of interest. MATHEMATICS: ITS POWER AND... Less

How do you measure the size of a black hole? The motion of individual particles at the subatomic level? The possible shape of space-time itself? In short: How do you mathematically describe the world around you? The answer lies in the use of geometry and topology to study and understand the shape of nature, whether leaf formations, DNA entanglements, or quantum fields. Mysterious, complex, and undeniably captivating, the study of the shape of nature lies at the forefront of current research in both mathematics and science. What's more: It's provided us with previously unimaginable scientific and technological advances, including our ability to read genetic data to better determine the relationships between species; closely study how proteins are built through the intricate process of... Less

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Guided by the views of the Principals and Standards for School Mathematics, NCTM has created a new three-book series designed to help teachers support high-quality mathematics learning for diverse student populations in the classroom. The articles in the Grades PreK-5 book demonstrates how connecting real-life activities with mathematical concepts, and building on students' knowledge and experiences, can help them excel in the classroom. Strategies that can immediately be implemented to help students form better connections with the content they are studying are also described.

In the second edition of this popular book, the authors added two chapters and converted all programming exercises to Python 3. Mathematics for the Digital Age and Programming in Python is written in the same engaging not-for-dummies style as the Litvins' earlier books, but it is aimed at younger students. It offers a unique blend of mathematics and programming, designed to give students in introductory computer science courses an appreciation for the rigorous mathematics relevant to computing, as well as practical skills for writing programs. The vision behind this book is that math and computer science should help each other. A programmer needs to be comfortable with abstractions, and that is precisely what math teaches. Computer science reciprocates by providing models and... Less

This book demonstrates a variety of activities that connect the various disciplines of science to the study of mathematics. Covering general, physical, chemical, earth, and life science, this book includes 40 engaging, academically rigorous, discovery-based activities that balance content with process, encouraging creative, critical thinking through a hands-on, inquiry-based approach. Activity content aligns with the national standards in both science and mathematics. For pre-service elementary and middle school math and science teachers.

PRACTICAL PROBLEMS IN MATHEMATICS FOR ELECTRICIANS, 9E will give readers the math skills they need to succeed in the electrical trade. It introduces them to the important math principles through problems designed for the electrical profession and offers them an excellent opportunity to develop and practice problem-solving skills while at the same time providing a valuable review of electrical terminology. This new edition uses the same straightforward writing style and simple, step-by-step explanations that made previous editions so reader-friendly. It minimizes theory and emphasizes problem solving techniques and practice problems. This new edition also includes updated illustrations and information for a better learning experience than ever before! The book begins with basic arithmetic... Less

Normal 0 false false false The Lial series has helped thousands of students succeed in developmental mathematics through its approachable writing style, supportive pedagogy, varied exercise sets, and complete supplements package. With this new edition, the authors continue to provide students and instructors with the best package for learning and teaching support-a book written with student success as its top priority, now with an emphasis on study skills growth and an expanded instructor supplements package. Whole Numbers; Multiplying and Dividing Fractions; Adding and Subtracting Fractions; Decimals; Ratio and Proportion; Percent For all readers interested in basic mathematics.

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Singapore Math's Primary Mathematics, Standards Edition Workbooks are consumable and should be used in conjunction with the corresponding textbooks; these Standard Edition workbooks are not compatible with other Singapore editions (e.g. U.S. 3rd Ed.). Containing independent student exercises, workbooks provide the practice essential to skill mastery; each chapter in the textbook has corresponding problems in the workbook while review exercises help students to consolidate concepts they've learned previously. A variety of exercises are presented in the concrete>pictoria l>abstract approach, including numbers to length, weight, capacity, money, fractions, time, geometry, area, perimeter, value. 184 pages, softcover. Grades 3-4. This workbook accompanies the sold-separately Primary... Less

Contemporary Mathematics for Business and Consumers is a 21-chapter educational adventure into today s business world and its associated mathematical procedures. The book is designed to provide solid mathematical preparation and foundation for students going on to business courses and careers. It begins with a business- oriented review of the basic operations, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Once students have mastered these operations, they are introduced to the concept of basic equations and how they are used to solve business problems. From that point, each chapter presents a business math topic that utilizes the student s knowledge of these basic operations and equations. In keeping with the philosophy of ?practice makes perfect, ? the text contains over 2,000... Less