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Dozens of problems in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, logic and common sense appear in this collection which has been a best-seller in Russia for several years.
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58 of 59 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This review is not intended to tell you lots about the book, only about who the book is aimed for. I bought this book with the expectation that it would have lots of puzzles suitable for the "average Joe", or there abouts and would require some level of Mathematical thinking so would be nice, light hearted practice for my students ( I am a secondary school maths teacher). The level and style of the puzzles varies, but the majority of problems are aimed at those who are capable of attaining grade A at GCSE Mathematics and it does have some fairly complex solutions. The layout of the book is also fairly old fashioned. It was first published in 1971 and the font and presentation is in line with what you would expect of a book published at that time. If you are looking for puzzles involving a higher level of mathematical thinking and a variety of styles of problems however then this book does suit this purpose.
In summary, this book may be great or fairly useless, depending on for what purpose it is wanted.
41 of 43 people found the following review helpful
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Do not read this book before starting work or less than 4 hours before going to bed. Once these puzzles get hold of your brain, it's no use for anything else. Keep the book in a locked drawer and only get it out when you have several hours to spare.
They start off easy, but soon escalate to the point where you swear the puzzles must be misprints and there is some information missing. Eventually, you turn to the answers and kick yourself black and blue. When you know one answer, you think the next puzzle will be easier. It isn't - each one needs a completely original mode of thought.
15 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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As a 7th grade math teacher, I use problems from this book
to supplement my gifted pre-algebra classes, and to provide
a challenge to my math teams. Superb book.
to supplement my gifted pre-algebra classes, and to provide
a challenge to my math teams. Superb book.
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Intriguing and Inspiring
I have had this book for several years now, and I often revisit it. It is crammed full with many interesting mathematical quirks and curiosities. Read more
Published 6 months ago by E. J. Line
Making Maths and Logic Fun
I first purchased this book as a Pelican edition when I was teaching mathematics in high schools. It contains a lot of puzzles which are suitable for dishing out to pupils as a... Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2010 by V. Levy
a childhood favourite
I have just ordered a copy of this book to use with my kids. I had it when I was growing up and loved it. It's a real classic. Buy it - you will not be disappointed.
Published on 23 Nov 2008 by Dr. M. Tranter
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Because it is based on a russian/soviet book, the names and some factual information might be different to what one is accustomed to. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2008 by Thomas
nice
the book is really nice. to use it for lower classes, one would really need to simplify or provide some more clues, but it's a fountain of inspiration and loads of fun bits of... Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2007 by lilahueber
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