The Art and Craft of Problem Solving

Download or read book The Art and Craft of Problem Solving written by Paul Zeitz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-11-14 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Appealing to everyone from college-level majors to independent learners, The Art and Craft of Problem Solving, 3rd Edition introduces a problem-solving approach to mathematics, as opposed to the traditional exercises approach. The goal of The Art and Craft of Problem Solving is to develop strong problem solving skills, which it achieves by encouraging students to do math rather than just study it. Paul Zeitz draws upon his experience as a coach for the international mathematics Olympiad to give students an enhanced sense of mathematics and the ability to investigate and solve problems.