Mathematics Minus Fear - Softcover

Potter, Lawrence

Softcover

ISBN 10: 184614440X ISBN 13: 9781846144400

Publisher: Particular Books, 2011

Synopsis

'If you follow this eloquently written book you will be equipped to cope with all manner of challenges, such as splitting a restaurant bill, filling in a tax return, or understanding the compound interest on your bank statement. You will also be able to calculate your chances of survival when playing Russian roulette, win at Perudo and pronounce '324' in Tibetan ('Gsum-bryga gnyis-bcu rtsa bzhi')... Plus there is a section on how the ancient Egyptians wrestled with equations; a 13-page appendix on how to solve Sudoku and a chapter on the Law of Large Numbers which offers useful tips on backing the right horses.' Daily Telegraph

In this irreverent guide to classroom horrors such as algebra, percentages and probability, maths teacher Lawrence Potter sheds light on the dark mysteries that have haunted you since your childhood. Full of fascinating examples and surprising puzzles, Mathematics Minus Fear demonstrates that maths is not an isolated realm of abstract thought but has fascinating connections with the world we encounter on a daily basis.

About this title

About the Author

Lawrence Potter is an adventurous maths teacher who taught in Romania and Rwanda before coming to live and teach in London. He is also the author of This May Help You Understand the World

Edition details

• Publisher: Particular Books
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184614440X
• ISBN 13: 9781846144400
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288