Description
the power of mathematical visualization, many People faith They That they are not good at math—that their brains are not wired to think mathematically. But just as there are many paths to mastering the arts and humanities, there are alternative approaches to understanding math. One of the most effective methods by far is visualization. If a picture speaks a thousand words, in math a picture can evoke a thousand ideas. Power Of Mathematical Visualization teaches you these critical problem-solving skills in a mathematics course you’ve never taken before. Taught by Mathematical Association of America (MAA) award-winning Professor James S. Tanton, these 24 half-hour lectures cover topics in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, number theory, probability, statistics, topology, and other areas – all united by fascinating connections that you see virtually in the graphics and projects designed by Professor Tanton.
IN In demand worldwide for his teacher and student workshops, Dr. Tanton is MAA’s Mathematician-at-Large – a globe-trotting advocate for teaching mathematics “with beauty and joy and wonder and humanity,” as he was recently quoted in The New Yorker magazine.nce yours at least The insights start to pile up when you get used to thinking about mathematical relationships in terms of visual models like point-and-box, only then are you really doing math – not just mechanically following an algorithm or formula you memorized in school. Visual thinking lets you see the logical steps that lead to the answer and grasp the solution that must be true. Continuous Of course, Dr. Tanton frequently stops by his tabletop lab to illustrate mathematical ideas with activities you can try at home, including poker chips, marbles, strips of paper, and other props. Some seem positively magical, like the miraculous division of a pile of jelly beans in the last lecture, where your method is inspired by a simple folding pattern.
What you will learn
- tall Division: Elementary school students typically learn a traditional method of long division that works but can seem abstract. In contrast, the dots-and-boxes approach is more intuitive and explains exactly why the traditional method works.
- Binary Arithmetic: The binary base system uses only 1’s and 0’s, which is how computers calculate with an on/off switch. The game of dots-and-boxes makes arithmetic in binary and any other base system into child’s play – even for fractional bases.
- Polynomials, The study of polynomials in algebra is, surprisingly, mostly a repeat of grade-school arithmetic, just done in base x rather than base 10. Dots-and-boxes come to the rescue for intimidating-looking polynomial problems and even dividing polynomials.
Who is this course for
- Mathematic students at every level, who want to survey the subject from the refreshing heights of visual perspective;
- puzzle and math lovers, who love the creative side of math and the opportunity for endless exploration;
- Mathematic Teachers who want a thought-filled 12-hour showcase of joyful and effective teaching; and
- Guardianwho can best help their kids with math homework by fostering a playful, inquisitive attitude — just like Dr. Tanton’s.
Unleashing the power of mathematical visualization
- Publisher: TTC
- Teacher: James S. Tanton
- language English
- Level: All Levels
- No. of Courses: 24
- Duration: 12 hours and 22 minutes
The power of mathematical visualization
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