The Sensual (Quadratic) Form: 26 (Carus Mathematical Monographs, Series Number 26) - Softcover

Conway, John Horton

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0883851504 ISBN 13: 9780883851500

Publisher: The Mathematical Association of America, 1997

Synopsis

The distinguished mathematician John Conway presents quadratic forms in a pictorial way that enables the reader to understand them mathematically without proving theorems in the traditional fashion. One learns to sense their properties. In his customary enthusiastic style, Conway uses his theme to cast light on all manner of mathematical topics from algebra, number theory and geometry, including many new ideas and features.

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'Absolutely fascinating from beginning to end.' New Scientist

Synopsis

Provides college and high school mathematics teachers with some of the core findings from research into reforming how calculus is taught, emphasizing the importance of application, exposition, and pedagogy. Includes recommendation of the Linear Algebra Curriculum Study Group and elucidation, criticism, and advice from teachers who have used them. N

Edition details

• Publisher: The Mathematical Association of America
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0883851504
• ISBN 13: 9780883851500
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 306