An Introduction to the History of Mathematics (Saunders Series)

This vintage best-seller by way of a well known writer introduces arithmetic historical past to math and math schooling majors. recommended essay themes and challenge experiences problem scholars. CULTURAL CONNECTIONS sections clarify the time and tradition during which arithmetic built and developed. images of mathematicians and fabric on ladies in arithmetic are of distinctive curiosity.

Nelson Advanced Functions: Teacher's Resource

Built for the ON Grade 12 complex services Curriculum MHF4U, Revised 2007. beneficial properties & merits include:

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The Square Root of 2: A Dialogue Concerning a Number and a Sequence

An elegantly dramatized and illustrated conversation at the sq. root of 2 and the full inspiration of irrational numbers.

The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics)

The basic theorem of algebra states that any advanced polynomial should have a fancy root. This booklet examines 3 pairs of proofs of the theory from 3 diversified components of arithmetic: summary algebra, advanced research and topology. the 1st evidence in each one pair within reason hassle-free and relies purely on what may be thought of common arithmetic.