
Parabolic Problems
60 Years of Mathematical Puzzles in Parabola
- 296 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Parabola is a mathematics magazine published by UNSW, Sydney. Among other things, each issue of Parabola has contained a collection of puzzles/problems, on various mathematical topics and at a suitable level for younger (but mathematically sophisticated) readers.
Parabolic Problems: 60 Years of Mathematical Puzzles in Parabola collects the very best of almost 1800 problems and puzzles into a single volume. Many of the problems have been re-mastered, and new illustrations have been added. Topics covered range across geometry, number theory, combinatorics, logic, and algebra. Solutions are provided to all problems, and a chapter has been included detailing some frequently useful problem-solving techniques, making this a fabulous resource for education and, most importantly, fun!
Features
- Hundreds of diverting and mathematically interesting problems and puzzles.
- Accessible for anyone with a high school-level mathematics education.
- Wonderful resource for teachers and students of mathematics from high school to undergraduate level, and beyond.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Endorsements Page
- Half-Title Page
- Series Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication Page
- Contents
- Foreword I
- Foreword II
- Preface
- Author Biographies
- Chapter 1 Problems
- Chapter 2 Solutions
- Chapter 3 Some Useful Problem–Solving Techniques
- Chapter 4 Problem Sources
- Chapter 5 List of Problems by Topic