Paul Zeitz’s The Art and Craft of Problem Solving 3rd Edition is a math book that emphasizes problem-solving approaches instead of traditional exercises. It is a great resource for independent learners as well as college-level majors. The book aims to develop strong problem-solving skills by encouraging mathematics students to practice math instead of just studying it. Based on his extensive experience as a coach for the International Math Olympiad, Zeitz provides students with a deeper understanding of mathematics and the ability to investigate and solve complex problems.
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“Overall, The Art and Craft of Problem-Solving 3e is an excellent gateway to the culture of problem-solving. It is very challenging and rewarding. Paul’s book shines a new light on mathematics and engages students with its wonderful insights and problems.” (Mathematical Association of America 2016)
From the Back Cover
You’ve got a lot of problems. That’s a good thing.
People across the country are joining math contests, mathematics clubs, and training for the International Mathematical Olympiad. Why? Because solving mathematical problems is exhilarating! This third edition from a self-described “missionary for the problem solving culture” introduces readers to the beauty and rewards of math problem solving. You will learn how to:
- Get started and orient yourself in any problem.
- Tackle folklore problems, like Conway’s Checker problem, and tap into the knowledge they provide.
- Employ effective strategies such as The Extreme Principle, The Pigeonhole Principle, and more.
- Look at problems in a new light through creative techniques such as drawing pictures.
- Tackle problems in areas like combinatorics, calculus, geometry, algebra, and number theory.
Whether you’re training for the Mathematical Olympiad or just enjoy math problems, this PDF ebook can help you become a master problem-solver!
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