- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Addison-Wesley; 1 edition (1 Jan 1985)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0201102382
- ISBN-13: 978-0201102383
- Product Dimensions: 23.3 x 15.3 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 233,617 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Thinking Mathematically unfolds the processes which lie at the heart of mathematics. It demonstrates how to encourage, develop, and foster the processes which seem to come naturally to mathematicians. In this way, a deep seated awareness of the nature of mathematical thinking can grow. The book is increasingly used to provide students at a tertiary level with some experience of mathematical thinking processes.
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In my experience there are no books that could be termed "life changing". Except this one :)
My view of mathematics was as a dry, complete subject until I met the work of John Mason during my mathematics degree with the OU. This book completed what he started there - and changed me into a passionate mathematician, as opposed to someone who could simply do maths.
'Thinking Mathematically' helps teach you how to literally think like a mathematician, something that a lot of schools fail at. It uses a series of problems that are genuinely interesting and guides you through the process of solving them. For example; "How many squares are on a chessboard?" (It's not 64!).
The books only drawback is that time is not just spent on reading, but also really working on the problems, many of which do not have solutions, and thus I have never manged to finish it!
A wonderful book. Buy now!
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
"Thinking Mathematically" is a wonderful book that I warmly recommend to anyone teaching mathematics, at any level, from primary school to university lecturer. I was recently involved in designing an undergraduate course incorporating mathematical writing and thinking, and problem solving. I have only subsequently discovered this book - and John Mason's "Learning and Doing Mathematics" - when I come to write the lectures for the course, these two books will be my main references. There are many excellent open-ended problems for investigation, and the thought processes involved in thinking mathematically are beautifully explained. The problems are at a sufficiently low level that they are likely to be useful for teachers at all levels. I shall encourage our library to buy copies of these books and will strongly recommend them to our students.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I would recommend for everybody who has an interest in mathematics and the development of his mind, whatever his age or education. I've got a lot of mathematical books but this one is a very special one, because it is the only one that could hook me from page one till the end.
It is not a book for readers but a book for people who want to be actively involved with thinking and mathematics. And when I say mathematics I do not mean those high school mathematics books that are designed to torture every student. When you are going to study science at university i would recommend reading this book, because it develops your brain-solving capabilities.
It is not a book for readers but a book for people who want to be actively involved with thinking and mathematics. And when I say mathematics I do not mean those high school mathematics books that are designed to torture every student. When you are going to study science at university i would recommend reading this book, because it develops your brain-solving capabilities.
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Great for Maths Teachers/G&T
This is an expceptional book for those Maths teachers who want to instil Mathematical thinking into their students. The activities are stimulating and open-ended. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Syed K. Husain
If you like puzzles
Then you'll love this, as it is in effect a puzzle book interspersed with theories on how best to go about answering puzzles in a general sense.
Published 22 months ago by Jonathan Hill
Flawed
The problems here are great but the lack of solutions drive the serious student crazy.
I was very keen to work through the book, example by example - but frequently I... Read more
I was very keen to work through the book, example by example - but frequently I... Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2010 by G. E. Marthews
both sides of the coin
A handy little book full of mathematical inspirations that spring up at unidentifiable moments in one's past, I certainly think it's worth a read although it's not, perhaps what I... Read more
Published on 12 May 2009 by Mr. A. Barnes
amazing book
I brought this skeptically wondering whether it would just be another one of those dreary hopefulls that don't do the subject of maths any justice. Read more
Published on 15 April 2009 by Nicola
A unique and immensley practical book.
This book requires no specialist maths knowledge (hardly any required) but almost from the first page will immerse you in the techniques and strategies which underly mathematical... Read more
Published on 25 April 2002 by NT
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