Screen LibraryA mathematician comes of age
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| Published: |
Mathematical Association of America,
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| Publisher Address: | Washington, DC |
| Publication Dates: | c2012. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Series: |
Spectrum series |
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| Carrier Form: | xvii, 137 p.: ill ; 24 cm. |
| ISBN: |
9780883855782 (hbk.) 088385578X (hbk.) 9781614445111 (ebk.) 1614445117 (ebk.) |
| Index Number: | O1 |
| CLC: | O1-4 |
| Call Number: | O1-4/K897-1 |
| Contents: |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 123-127) and index. Introductory thoughts -- Math concepts -- Teaching techniques -- Social issues -- Cognitive issues -- What is a mathematician? -- Is mathematical maturity for everyone? This book treats the maturation process for a mathematics student. It describes and analyzes how a student develops from a neophyte who can manipulate simple arithmetic problems to a sophisticated thinker who can understand abstract concepts, think rigorously, and analyze and manipulate proofs. Most importantly, the mature mathematics student can create proofs and know when the proofs that he/she has created are correct. -- from Back Cover. |