Mathematical Discovery on Understanding, Learning and Teaching Problem Solving, Volumes I and II

by George Pólya

Book Overview

A unique, heuristic approach to mathematical discovery and problem solving

This combined edition of Mathematical Discovery: On Understanding, Learning and Teaching Problem Solving is unique among mathematics texts. Espousing a heuristic approach to mathematical problem solving, the text may be followed sequentially or according to instructors' individualized curricula. Beginning with a discussion of patterns and practical approaches...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471089753
• ISBN13: 9780471089759
• Release Date: April 1981
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

As good as "How to Solve it"

If you enjoy the golden classic "How to solve it", this is the right next step. "Mathematical Discovery" gives more concrete picture and Polya shows the edge of the wisdom. We have many logical mathematician but he is exceptional because every single problem and explanation is based on the real classroom and even the little advice gives a big help to the real math class.