Parabolic Problems: 60 Years of Mathematical Puzzles in Parabola

By David Angell and Thomas Britz

Book Overview

Parabola is a mathematics magazine published by UNSW, Sydney. Among other things, each issue of Parabola has contained a collection of puzzles/problems, on various mathematical topics and at a suitable level for younger (but mathematically sophisticated) readers.

Parabolic Problems: 60 Years of Mathematical Puzzles in Parabola collects the very best of almost 1800 problems and puzzles into a single volume. Many of the problems have been re-mastered, and new illustrations have been added. Topics covered range across geometry, number theory, combinatorics, logic, and algebra. Solutions are provided to all problems, and a chapter has been included detailing some frequently useful problem-solving techniques, making this a fabulous resource for education and, most importantly, fun

Features

Hundreds of diverting and mathematically interesting problems and puzzles. Accessible for anyone with a high school-level mathematics education. Wonderful resource for teachers and students of mathematics from high school to undergraduate level, and beyond.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032483199
• ISBN13: 9781032483191
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: A K PETERS
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 10.0"