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Famous Problems and Their Mathematicians by Art Johnson

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Summary

Why did ordering an omelet cost one mathematician his life? Answers to this and other questions are found in this exciting new resource that shows your students how 60 mathematicians discovered mathematical solutions through everyday situations.

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Famous Problems and Their Mathematicians by Art Johnson

Why did ordering an omelet cost one mathematician his life? Answers to this and other questions are found in this exciting new resource that shows your students how 60 mathematicians discovered mathematical solutions through everyday situations. These lessons are easily incorporated into the present curriculum as an introduction to a math concept, a homework piece, or an extra challenge. Teacher notes and suggestions for the classroom are followed by extension problems and additional background material. This is a great way to spark student interest in math. Grades 5-12.

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ART JOHNSON is professor of mathematics education, Boston University, Massachusetts.

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ISBN 13 9781563084461
ISBN 10 1563084465
Title Famous Problems and Their Mathematicians
Author Art Johnson
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Year published 1999-12-15
Number of pages 179
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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