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I read this sometime earlier this year for a math competition (the results are here, I didn't do very well lol), it's
formatted in a rather ugly and confusing way, and I believe it didn't have an answer sheet alongside itself for some reason. Though aside from that, it develops wonderfully, asks plenty fun questions and more or less encourages learning. I liked that proof questions had the author giving us a little push at a time through steps, instead of asking us to figure everything out on ou I read this sometime earlier this year for a math competition (the
results are here, I didn't do very well lol), it's formatted in a rather ugly and confusing way, and I believe it didn't have an answer sheet alongside itself for some reason. Though aside from that, it develops wonderfully, asks plenty fun questions and more or less encourages learning. I liked that proof questions had the author giving us a little push at a time through steps, instead of asking us to figure everything out on our own.
May 28, 2008 Martha rated it it was amazing This is the best high school geometry curriculum I've ever come across, and one of the only ones designed specifically for gifted math students. Topics are introduced using a discovery approach - a problem is posed for the student to attempt on his or her own. Next, a solution is provided for clarity. In the process, theorems are discovered, which are then immediately used in solving the next problem(s), and so on. This is exactly the reverse approach that most geometry textbooks take (introduci This is the best high school geometry curriculum I've ever come across, and one of the only ones designed specifically for gifted math students. Topics are introduced using a discovery approach - a problem is posed for the student to attempt on his or her own. Next, a solution is provided for clarity. In the process, theorems are discovered, which are then immediately used in solving the next problem(s), and so on. This is exactly the reverse approach that most geometry textbooks take (introducing theorems first, and only then showing why they are true) - which really takes most of the fun and creativity of geometry out of the learning process. The discovery approach wouldn't work unless it were masterfully crafted, and indeed, the sequence of problems is no less than brilliant. Use this with your brightest math students and watch their faces light up! ...more
Jul 20, 2022 Carolyn W. rated it it was amazing At first, I thought geometry would be one of my least favorite math subjects, especially after going through the first couple of chapters. But after moving on, I ended up enjoying it greatly. I enjoy these types of books that genuinely encourage learning and creativity in problem-solving.
Sep 03, 2020 ToG Fan rated it it was ok The questions are so confusing and it was definitely not an engaging book.
Feb 07, 2022 Chrollo rated it really liked it I have been listening to my teachers, this is a pretty good math book, so I want to check it and see If it is true.
Jul 22, 2015 Thomas Bell rated it it was amazing
I thought that this book was really good, and teaching out of it was really fun. It did a much better job of holding interest in Geometry for the kids I taught than my Junior High geometry ever did. The proofs it had kids do were interesting, and they didn't require any of that 2-column junk I had to learn. Just good solid explanations as to why things worked out the way they did. And the book covered a wide variety of Euclidean geometry. Barely
touched 3 dimensions, but what can we expect? And the book
covered a wide variety of Euclidean geometry. Barely touched 3 dimensions, but what can we expect?
Apr 07, 2021 Jiajia rated it did not like it this has been the source of all my woe and misery for a whole year Richard Rusczyk is one of the co-authors of the Art of Problem Solving textbooks, and author of Art of Problem Solving's Introduction to Algebra and Introduction to Geometry textbooks (Intermediate Algebra due to be published in early 2008). He is also one of the co-creators of the Mandelbrot Competition, and the Director of the USA Mathematical Talent Search. He was a participant in National MATH Richard Rusczyk is one of the co-authors of the Art of Problem Solving textbooks, and author of Art of Problem Solving's Introduction to Algebra and Introduction to Geometry textbooks (Intermediate Algebra due to be published in early 2008). He is also one of the co-creators of the Mandelbrot Competition, and the Director of the USA Mathematical Talent Search. He was a participant in National MATHCOUNTS, a participant in the Math Olympiad Summer Program 1987, 1988 and 1989, the only perfect scorer on the 1989 AIME, and a USA Mathematical Olympiad winner (1989). He graduated first in his major, top 5 in his class, with a BSE from Princeton University in 1993. Richard helped inaugurate ESPN's SportsFigures program, and worked as a bond trader for D.E. Shaw & Company for four years. AoPS marks Richard's return to his vocation - educating motivated students. ...more Other books in the seriesNews & InterviewsDishy memoirs are not, alas, a formal publishing designation. But they really should be. Dishiness may be an inexact term, but we know it when... Welcome back. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. What is geometric problem solving?Geometric problems can involve finding the perimeter and area of shapes like triangles and quadrilaterals. Knowledge of shape properties is essential. A framework can be used to tackle these problems. Maths.
What grade is the art of problem solving for?Our curriculum is specifically designed for high-performing math students in grades 5-12.
What is the introduction of geometry?Geometry is derived from Ancient Greek words – 'Geo' means 'Earth' and 'metron' means 'measurement'. In Euclidean geometry, there are two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional shapes. In a plane geometry, 2d shapes such as triangles, squares, rectangles, circles are also called flat shapes.
How good is art of problem solving?Although certainly not for everyone, with their challenging curriculum and in-depth exploration of math concepts, AoPS can foster better problem solving skills, stronger analytical ability and improved creative and critical math thinking, all of which can help students take their math skills to the next level.
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