Puzzle-based Learning
eBook - ePub

Puzzle-based Learning

An introduction to critical thinking, mathematics, and problem solving

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  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Puzzle-based Learning

An introduction to critical thinking, mathematics, and problem solving

About this book

What is missing in most curricula - from elementary school all the way through to university education - is coursework focused on the development of problem-solving skills. Most students never learn how to think about solving problems. Besides being a lot of fun, a puzzle-based learning approach also does a remarkable job of convincing students that (a) science is useful and interesting, (b) the basic courses they take are relevant, (c) mathematics is not that scary (no need to hate it!), and (d) it is worthwhile to stay in school, get a degree, and move into the real world which is loaded with interesting problems (problems perceived as real-world puzzles).

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Yes, you can access Puzzle-based Learning by Zbigniew Michalewicz,Matthew Michalewicz in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Education & Education Theory & Practice. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Foreword
  5. Dedication
  6. Preface
  7. Contents
  8. Introduction
  9. Part I:: Rules 1 – 2 – 3
  10. 1. The Problem: What are you after?
  11. 2. Intuition: How good is it?
  12. 3. Modeling: Let’s think about the problem a bit more
  13. Part II Mathematical Principles and Problem Types
  14. 4. Some Mathematical Principles
  15. 5. Constraints: How old are my children?
  16. 6. Optimization: What is the best arrangement?
  17. 7. Probability: Coins, dice, boxes, and bears
  18. 8. Statistically Speaking
  19. 9. Let’s Simulate!
  20. 10.  Pattern Recognition: What is next?
  21. 11  Strategy: Shall we play?
  22. PART III: Puzzles and Assignments
  23. 12  A Smorgasbord of Various Puzzles
  24. 13  A Smorgasbord of Various Assignments
  25. Concluding Remarks
  26. References
  27. Index