Kevin Houston
How to Think Like a Mathematician: A Companion to Undergraduate Mathematics
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521719780
- author:
- Kevin Houston
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 278
- Dimensions:
- 18.9 x 1.9 x 24.6 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Mathematics, Education, Kevi
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This companion to undergraduate mathematics provides a supportive guide to help you develop your mathematical thinking. By working through the book, you'll gain a solid understanding of techniques to unlock the meaning of definitions, theorems, and proofs, and learn to solve problems effectively.
Concrete examples are used throughout the book, and you'll have plenty of practice on topics common to many courses, such as divisors, Euclidean algorithms, modular arithmetic, and equivalence relations. The material has been tested by real students over many years, ensuring that all the essentials are covered.
With over 300 exercises to help you test your progress, you'll soon learn how to think like a mathematician. This friendly companion is designed to ease your transition to real mathematical thinking, making it an ideal resource for students looking to improve their skills.
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