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A mathematician comes of age / Steven G. Krantz.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: MAA spectrumPublication details: Washington, DC : Mathematical Association of America, c2012.Description: xvii, 137 p. : ill ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780883855782 (hbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 510.71 23
LOC classification:
  • QA11.2 .K73 2012
Contents:
Introductory thoughts -- Math concepts -- Teaching techniques -- Social issues -- Cognitive issues -- What is a mathematician? -- Is mathematical maturity for everyone?
Summary: This book treats the maturation process for a mathematics student. It describes and analyzes how a student develops from a neophyte who can manipulate simple arithmetic problems to a sophisticated thinker who can understand abstract concepts, think rigorously, and analyze and manipulate proofs. Most importantly, the mature mathematics student can create proofs and know when the proofs that he/she has created are correct. -- from Back Cover.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 123-127) and index.

Introductory thoughts -- Math concepts -- Teaching techniques -- Social issues -- Cognitive issues -- What is a mathematician? -- Is mathematical maturity for everyone?

This book treats the maturation process for a mathematics student. It describes and analyzes how a student develops from a neophyte who can manipulate simple arithmetic problems to a sophisticated thinker who can understand abstract concepts, think rigorously, and analyze and manipulate proofs. Most importantly, the mature mathematics student can create proofs and know when the proofs that he/she has created are correct. -- from Back Cover.

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