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Enlightening Symbols

A Short History of Mathematical Notation and Its Hidden Powers

par Joseph Mazur ...

"[A] fascinating narrative. . . . This is a nuanced, intelligently framed chronicle . . . In a word: enlightening." —George Szpiro, NatureWhile all of us regularly use basic math symbols such as those for plus, minus, and equals, few of us know that many of these symbols weren't available before the sixteenth century. What did mathematicians rely on for their work before then? And how did ... En savoir plus

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"[A] fascinating narrative. . . . This is a nuanced, intelligently framed chronicle . . . In a word: enlightening." —George Szpiro, NatureWhile all of us regularly use basic math symbols such as those for plus, minus, and equals, few of us know that many of these symbols weren't available before the sixteenth century. What did mathematicians rely on for their work before then? And how did
... En savoir plus
GRADE 12 (MHF4U) SECONDARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TESTS AND EXAMS (FUNCTIONS)

INCLUDING MR W'S EASY TO FOLLOW STEP BY STEP SOLUTIONS

par Dennis Weichman ...

Collections series MR W'S MATH STUDY GUIDES
WHO IS MR.W?Dennis Irwin Weichman (MR. W) holds a Bachelors degree and Masters degree in mathematics from the University of Western Ontario. His series of Math Study Guides capture his teaching methodology best practices from 30 years as a high school teacher and 20 years as a private math tutor.It all started with the idea of simplifying the process of teaching math using a step by step approach. ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

WHO IS MR.W?Dennis Irwin Weichman (MR. W) holds a Bachelors degree and Masters degree in mathematics from the University of Western Ontario. His series of Math Study Guides capture his teaching methodology best practices from 30 years as a high school teacher and 20 years as a private math tutor.It all started with the idea of simplifying the process of teaching math using a step by step approach.
... En savoir plus
What Is Mathematics, Really?

par Reuben Hersh ...

Most philosophers of mathematics treat it as isolated, timeless, ahistorical, inhuman. Reuben Hersh argues the contrary, that mathematics must be understood as a human activity, a social phenomenon, part of human culture, historically evolved, and intelligible only in a social context. Hersh pulls the screen back to reveal mathematics as seen by professionals, debunking many mathematical myths, ... En savoir plus

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Most philosophers of mathematics treat it as isolated, timeless, ahistorical, inhuman. Reuben Hersh argues the contrary, that mathematics must be understood as a human activity, a social phenomenon, part of human culture, historically evolved, and intelligible only in a social context. Hersh pulls the screen back to reveal mathematics as seen by professionals, debunking many mathematical myths,
... En savoir plus
Sample EBOOK - SECONDARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS - SAMPLES FROM EACH BOOK IN MR W'S MATH STUDY GUIDE SERIES

INCLUDING MR W'S EASY TO FOLLOW STEP BY STEP SOLUTIONS

par Dennis Weichman ...

Collections series MR W'S MATH STUDY GUIDES
WHO IS MR.W?Dennis Irwin Weichman (MR. W) holds a Bachelors degree and Masters degree in mathematics from the University of Western Ontario. His series of Math Study Guides capture his teaching methodology best practices from 30 years as a high school teacher and 20 years as a private math tutor.It all started with the idea of simplifying the process of teaching math using a step by step approach. ... En savoir plus

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WHO IS MR.W?Dennis Irwin Weichman (MR. W) holds a Bachelors degree and Masters degree in mathematics from the University of Western Ontario. His series of Math Study Guides capture his teaching methodology best practices from 30 years as a high school teacher and 20 years as a private math tutor.It all started with the idea of simplifying the process of teaching math using a step by step approach.
... En savoir plus
It's a Numberful World

How Math Is Hiding Everywhere

par Eddie Woo ...

A 2021 Mathical Honor Book: "One of the best math teachers on the planet. His book is as buoyant, open-hearted, and energetic as he is." —Steven Strogatz, New York Times–bestselling author of Infinite Powers: How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the UniverseWhy aren't left-handers extinct? What makes a rainbow round? How is a pancreas like a pendulum? These may not look like math questions, but ... En savoir plus

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A 2021 Mathical Honor Book: "One of the best math teachers on the planet. His book is as buoyant, open-hearted, and energetic as he is." —Steven Strogatz, New York Times–bestselling author of Infinite Powers: How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the UniverseWhy aren't left-handers extinct? What makes a rainbow round? How is a pancreas like a pendulum? These may not look like math questions, but
... En savoir plus
Math with Bad Drawings

Illuminating the Ideas That Shape Our Reality

par Ben Orlin ...

A reeducation in mathematics—full of joy, jokes, and stick figures—that sheds light on the countless ways that math structures and shapes our world.In Math With Bad Drawings, Ben Orlin reveals to us what math actually is; its myriad uses, its strange symbols, and the wild leaps of logic and faith that define the usually impenetrable work of the mathematician.Truth and knowledge come in multiple ... En savoir plus

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A reeducation in mathematics—full of joy, jokes, and stick figures—that sheds light on the countless ways that math structures and shapes our world.In Math With Bad Drawings, Ben Orlin reveals to us what math actually is; its myriad uses, its strange symbols, and the wild leaps of logic and faith that define the usually impenetrable work of the mathematician.Truth and knowledge come in multiple
... En savoir plus
The Joy Of X

A Guided Tour of Math, from One to Infinity

par Steven Strogatz ...

“Delightful . . . easily digestible chapters include plenty of helpful examples and illustrations. You'll never forget the Pythagorean theorem again!”—Scientific AmericanMany people take math in high school and promptly forget much of it. But math plays a part in all of our lives all of the time, whether we know it or not. In The Joy of x, Steven Strogatz expands on his hit New York Times series ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

“Delightful . . . easily digestible chapters include plenty of helpful examples and illustrations. You'll never forget the Pythagorean theorem again!”—Scientific AmericanMany people take math in high school and promptly forget much of it. But math plays a part in all of our lives all of the time, whether we know it or not. In The Joy of x, Steven Strogatz expands on his hit New York Times series
... En savoir plus
Street-Fighting Mathematics

The Art of Educated Guessing and Opportunistic Problem Solving

par Sanjoy Mahajan ...

This practical guide to educated guessing shows you how to find answers to partly-defined mathematical problems—without needing proof or an exact calculation.In problem solving, as in street fighting, rules are for fools: do whatever works—don’t just stand there! Yet we often fear an unjustified leap even though it may land us on a correct result. Traditional mathematics teaching is largely about ... En savoir plus

$36.79 CAD

This practical guide to educated guessing shows you how to find answers to partly-defined mathematical problems—without needing proof or an exact calculation.In problem solving, as in street fighting, rules are for fools: do whatever works—don’t just stand there! Yet we often fear an unjustified leap even though it may land us on a correct result. Traditional mathematics teaching is largely about
... En savoir plus
Big Bang

par Simon Singh ...

The bestselling author of Fermat’s Last Theorem and The Code Book tells the story of the brilliant minds that deciphered the mysteries of the Big Bang. A fascinating exploration of the ultimate question: how was our universe created?Albert Einstein once said: ‘The most incomprehensible thing about the universe is that it is comprehensible.’ Simon Singh believes geniuses like Einstein are not the ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

The bestselling author of Fermat’s Last Theorem and The Code Book tells the story of the brilliant minds that deciphered the mysteries of the Big Bang. A fascinating exploration of the ultimate question: how was our universe created?Albert Einstein once said: ‘The most incomprehensible thing about the universe is that it is comprehensible.’ Simon Singh believes geniuses like Einstein are not the
... En savoir plus
All Things Being Equal

Why Math Is the Key to a Better World

par John Mighton ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom the award-winning founder of JUMP Math, All Things Being Equal is a proven guide to succeeding in math, and a passionate argument for why this success can and must be available to the majority instead of the privileged few.For two decades, John Mighton has developed strategies for fostering intellectual potential in all children through learning math. Math, Mighton says, ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

NATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom the award-winning founder of JUMP Math, All Things Being Equal is a proven guide to succeeding in math, and a passionate argument for why this success can and must be available to the majority instead of the privileged few.For two decades, John Mighton has developed strategies for fostering intellectual potential in all children through learning math. Math, Mighton says,
... En savoir plus
Uncountable

A Philosophical History of Number and Humanity from Antiquity to the Present

par David Nirenberg, Ricardo L. Nirenberg ...

Ranging from math to literature to philosophy, Uncountable explains how numbers triumphed as the basis of knowledge—and compromise our sense of humanity.Our knowledge of mathematics has structured much of what we think we know about ourselves as individuals and communities, shaping our psychologies, sociologies, and economies. In pursuit of a more predictable and more controllable cosmos, we have ... En savoir plus

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Ranging from math to literature to philosophy, Uncountable explains how numbers triumphed as the basis of knowledge—and compromise our sense of humanity.Our knowledge of mathematics has structured much of what we think we know about ourselves as individuals and communities, shaping our psychologies, sociologies, and economies. In pursuit of a more predictable and more controllable cosmos, we have
... En savoir plus
What's Math Got to Do with It?

How Teachers and Parents Can Transform Mathematics Learning and Inspire Success

par Jo Boaler ...

“Highly accessible and enjoyable for readers who love and loathe math.” —BooklistA critical read for teachers and parents who want to improve children’s mathematics learning, What’s Math Got to Do with It? is “an inspiring resource” (Publishers Weekly). Featuring all the important advice and suggestions in the original edition of What’s Math Got to Do with It?, this revised edition is now updated ... En savoir plus

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“Highly accessible and enjoyable for readers who love and loathe math.” —BooklistA critical read for teachers and parents who want to improve children’s mathematics learning, What’s Math Got to Do with It? is “an inspiring resource” (Publishers Weekly). Featuring all the important advice and suggestions in the original edition of What’s Math Got to Do with It?, this revised edition is now updated
... En savoir plus
When You Were a Tadpole and I Was a Fish

And Other Speculations About This and That

par Martin Gardner ...

"Martin Gardner is indispensable. Here's the perfect introduction to the range of his obsessions—from Ann Coulter to The Wizard of Oz." —William Poundstone, bestselling author of Are You Smart Enough to Work at Google?Best known as the longtime writer of the Mathematical Games column for Scientific American—which introduced generations of readers to the joys of recreational mathematics—Martin ... En savoir plus

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"Martin Gardner is indispensable. Here's the perfect introduction to the range of his obsessions—from Ann Coulter to The Wizard of Oz." —William Poundstone, bestselling author of Are You Smart Enough to Work at Google?Best known as the longtime writer of the Mathematical Games column for Scientific American—which introduced generations of readers to the joys of recreational mathematics—Martin
... En savoir plus
Math-ish

Finding Creativity, Diversity, and Meaning in Mathematics

par Jo Boaler ...

From Stanford professor, author of Limitless Mind, youcubed.org founder, and leading expert in the field of mathematics education Jo Boaler comes a groundbreaking guide to finding joy and understanding by adopting a diverse approach to learning math.“Every once in a while, someone revolutionizes an approach to a difficult subject and changes it forever. That is what Jo Boaler has done for math. ... En savoir plus

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From Stanford professor, author of Limitless Mind, youcubed.org founder, and leading expert in the field of mathematics education Jo Boaler comes a groundbreaking guide to finding joy and understanding by adopting a diverse approach to learning math.“Every once in a while, someone revolutionizes an approach to a difficult subject and changes it forever. That is what Jo Boaler has done for math.
... En savoir plus
GRADE 9 (MPM1D) SECONDARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TESTS AND EXAMS

INCLUDING MR W'S EASY TO FOLLOW STEP BY STEP SOLUTIONS

par Dennis Weichman ...

Collections series MR W'S MATH STUDY GUIDES
WHO IS MR.W?Dennis Irwin Weichman (MR. W) holds a Bachelors degree and Masters degree in mathematics from the University of Western Ontario. His series of Math Study Guides capture his teaching methodology best practices from 30 years as a high school teacher and 20 years as a private math tutor.It all started with the idea of simplifying the process of teaching math using a step by step approach. ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

WHO IS MR.W?Dennis Irwin Weichman (MR. W) holds a Bachelors degree and Masters degree in mathematics from the University of Western Ontario. His series of Math Study Guides capture his teaching methodology best practices from 30 years as a high school teacher and 20 years as a private math tutor.It all started with the idea of simplifying the process of teaching math using a step by step approach.
... En savoir plus
Let's Play Math Sampler

Playful Math Series

par Denise Gaskins ...

Collections series Playful Math Series
Do you want your children to enjoy learning math?Teach them how to play!In excerpts from author Denise Gaskins's most popular books, the Let's Play Math Sampler features ten kid-tested games covering math concepts from counting to prealgebra.Math games meet children each at their own level. The child who sits at the head of the class can solidify skills. The child who lags behind grade level can ... En savoir plus

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Do you want your children to enjoy learning math?Teach them how to play!In excerpts from author Denise Gaskins's most popular books, the Let's Play Math Sampler features ten kid-tested games covering math concepts from counting to prealgebra.Math games meet children each at their own level. The child who sits at the head of the class can solidify skills. The child who lags behind grade level can
... En savoir plus
GRADE 10 (MPM2D) SECONDARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TESTS AND EXAMS

INCLUDING MR W'S EASY TO FOLLOW STEP BY STEP SOLUTIONS

par Dennis Weichman ...

Collections series MR W'S MATH STUDY GUIDES
WHO IS MR.W?Dennis Irwin Weichman (MR. W) holds a Bachelors degree and Masters degree in mathematics from the University of Western Ontario. His series of Math Study Guides capture his teaching methodology best practices from 30 years as a high school teacher and 20 years as a private math tutor.It all started with the idea of simplifying the process of teaching math using a step by step approach. ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

WHO IS MR.W?Dennis Irwin Weichman (MR. W) holds a Bachelors degree and Masters degree in mathematics from the University of Western Ontario. His series of Math Study Guides capture his teaching methodology best practices from 30 years as a high school teacher and 20 years as a private math tutor.It all started with the idea of simplifying the process of teaching math using a step by step approach.
... En savoir plus
GRADE 12 (MCV4U) SECONDARY SCHOOL CALCULUS & VECTORS TESTS

INCLUDING MR W'S EASY TO FOLLOW STEP BY STEP SOLUTIONS

par Dennis Weichman ...

Collections series MR W'S MATH STUDY GUIDES
WHO IS MR.W?Dennis Irwin Weichman (MR. W) holds a Bachelors degree and Masters degree in mathematics from the University of Western Ontario. His series of Math Study Guides capture his teaching methodology best practices from 30 years as a high school teacher and 20 years as a private math tutor.It all started with the idea of simplifying the process of teaching math using a step by step approach. ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

WHO IS MR.W?Dennis Irwin Weichman (MR. W) holds a Bachelors degree and Masters degree in mathematics from the University of Western Ontario. His series of Math Study Guides capture his teaching methodology best practices from 30 years as a high school teacher and 20 years as a private math tutor.It all started with the idea of simplifying the process of teaching math using a step by step approach.
... En savoir plus
Count Like an Egyptian

A Hands-on Introduction to Ancient Mathematics

par David Reimer ...

"[An] introduction to the mathematics of the ancient Egyptians . . . in a beautifully designed volume that is much easier to read than a papyrus scroll." —William Dunham, author of The Calculus GalleryCount Like an Egyptian provides a fun, hands-on introduction to the intuitive and often-surprising art of ancient Egyptian math. David Reimer guides you step-by-step through addition, subtraction, ... En savoir plus

$17.59 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

"[An] introduction to the mathematics of the ancient Egyptians . . . in a beautifully designed volume that is much easier to read than a papyrus scroll." —William Dunham, author of The Calculus GalleryCount Like an Egyptian provides a fun, hands-on introduction to the intuitive and often-surprising art of ancient Egyptian math. David Reimer guides you step-by-step through addition, subtraction,
... En savoir plus
GRADE 11 (MCR3U) SECONDARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TESTS AND EXAMS

INCLUDING MR W'S EASY TO FOLLOW STEP BY STEP SOLUTIONS

par Dennis Weichman ...

Collections series MR W'S MATH STUDY GUIDES
WHO IS MR.W?Dennis Irwin Weichman (MR. W) holds a Bachelors degree and Masters degree in mathematics from the University of Western Ontario. His series of Math Study Guides capture his teaching methodology best practices from 30 years as a high school teacher and 20 years as a private math tutor.It all started with the idea of simplifying the process of teaching math using a step by step approach. ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

WHO IS MR.W?Dennis Irwin Weichman (MR. W) holds a Bachelors degree and Masters degree in mathematics from the University of Western Ontario. His series of Math Study Guides capture his teaching methodology best practices from 30 years as a high school teacher and 20 years as a private math tutor.It all started with the idea of simplifying the process of teaching math using a step by step approach.
... En savoir plus
High (Secondary) School ‘Grades 9 & 10 - Math – Algebra– Ages 14-16’ eBook

par Dr JOHN KELLIHER ...

This eBook introduces the subject of algebra to the student encompassing, inverse operators, equations, the order of precedence, algebraic conventions, BODMAS, expressions, formulae, factorising, rearranging and solving linear, quadratic and simultaneous equations as well as inequalities.This eBook is part of our range of Grades 9 & 10 math eBooks that are aligned with the North American math ... En savoir plus

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This eBook introduces the subject of algebra to the student encompassing, inverse operators, equations, the order of precedence, algebraic conventions, BODMAS, expressions, formulae, factorising, rearranging and solving linear, quadratic and simultaneous equations as well as inequalities.This eBook is part of our range of Grades 9 & 10 math eBooks that are aligned with the North American math
... En savoir plus
Calculus Made Easy

Being a Very-Simplest Introduction to Those Beautiful Methods of Reckoning Which are Generally Called by the Terrifying Names of the Differential Calculus and the Integral Calculus

par Silvanus Phillips Thompson ...

Calculus Made Easy by Silvanus Phillips Thompson is an accessible and engaging introduction to the fundamental principles of calculus, offering readers a clear and simplified approach to understanding this essential branch of mathematics.Calculus Made Easy by Silvanus Phillips Thompson is a timeless classic that makes the complex world of calculus accessible to students and learners of all levels. ... En savoir plus

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Calculus Made Easy by Silvanus Phillips Thompson is an accessible and engaging introduction to the fundamental principles of calculus, offering readers a clear and simplified approach to understanding this essential branch of mathematics.Calculus Made Easy by Silvanus Phillips Thompson is a timeless classic that makes the complex world of calculus accessible to students and learners of all levels.
... En savoir plus
High (Secondary) School ‘Grade 9 & 10 - Math – 3D Co-ordinates, Pythagoras and Trigonometry – Ages 14-16’ eBook

par Dr JOHN KELLIHER ...

This eBook introduces the topic of 3D Co-ordinates, Pythagoras and Trigonometry, starting with 2D (x,y) co-ordinates, extending that to 3D (x,y,z) co-ordinates, reviewing Pythagoras' Theorem and trigonometry before looking at fairly complex 3D Pythagoras and Trigonometry problems.Our range of Grade 9 & 10 math eBooks that are fully aligned with the UK Governments national curriculum.Our Grade 9 & ... En savoir plus

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This eBook introduces the topic of 3D Co-ordinates, Pythagoras and Trigonometry, starting with 2D (x,y) co-ordinates, extending that to 3D (x,y,z) co-ordinates, reviewing Pythagoras' Theorem and trigonometry before looking at fairly complex 3D Pythagoras and Trigonometry problems.Our range of Grade 9 & 10 math eBooks that are fully aligned with the UK Governments national curriculum.Our Grade 9 &
... En savoir plus
High (Secondary) School ‘Grades 9 & 10 - Math – Quadratic Graphs and Equations – Ages 14-16’ eBook

par Dr JOHN KELLIHER ...

This eBook introduces quadratic graphs and equations, from exploring the characteristics of quadratic graphs, to considering the standard form of the quadratic equation, factorising the quadratic and completing the square.This eBook is part of our range of Grade 9 & 10 math eBooks that are fully aligned with the North American curriculum.Our Grade 9 & 10 math eBooks comprise three principle ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

This eBook introduces quadratic graphs and equations, from exploring the characteristics of quadratic graphs, to considering the standard form of the quadratic equation, factorising the quadratic and completing the square.This eBook is part of our range of Grade 9 & 10 math eBooks that are fully aligned with the North American curriculum.Our Grade 9 & 10 math eBooks comprise three principle
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