Author: Charles Hutton
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 814

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Author: Robert A. Nowlan
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9463008934
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 623

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The original title for this work was “Mathematical Literacy, What Is It and Why You Need it”. The current title reflects that there can be no real learning in any subject, unless questions of who, what, when, where, why and how are raised in the minds of the learners. The book is not a mathematical text, and there are no assigned exercises or exams. It is written for reasonably intelligent and curious individuals, both those who value mathematics, aware of its many important applications and others who have been inappropriately exposed to mathematics, leading to indifference to the subject, fear and even loathing. These feelings are all consequences of meaningless presentations, drill, rote learning and being lost as the purpose of what is being studied. Mathematics education needs a radical reform. There is more than one way to accomplish this. Here the author presents his approach of wrapping mathematical ideas in a story. To learn one first must develop an interest in a problem and the curiosity to find how masters of mathematics have solved them. What is necessary to be mathematically literate? It’s not about solving algebraic equations or even making a geometric proof. These are valuable skills but not evidence of literacy. We often seek answers but learning to ask pertinent questions is the road to mathematical literacy. Here is the good news: new mathematical ideas have a way of finding applications. This is known as “the unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics.”

Author: Rob Iliffe
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040235999
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 466

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A collection of the many biographies of scientist Isaac Newton, demonstrating the ways in which his reputation continued to develop in the centuries after his death. It includes private letters, poetry and memoranda, and explores the debate over Newton's reputation, work and personal life.

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Languages : en
Pages : 640

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Author: Niccol- Guicciardini
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521524841
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 246

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This book examines how calculus developed in Britain during the century following Newton.

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Languages : en
Pages : 948

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List of bibliographies and trans. in v. 1-12.

Author: Library Company of Philadelphia
Publisher:
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Category : Library catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 684

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Author: Samuel Greatheed
Publisher:
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 676

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Languages : en
Pages : 660

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Author: Agathe Keller
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3031496175
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 582

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