Problem-Solving Strategies in Mathematics

This book introduces ten problem-solving strategies by first presenting the strategy and then applying it to problems in elementary mathematics. In doing so, first the common approach is shown, and then a more elegant strategy is provided. Elementary mathematics is used so that the reader can focus on the strategy and not be distracted by some more sophisticated mathematics.

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Contents:Logical ReasoningPattern RecognitionWorking BackwardsAdopting a Different Point of ViewConsidering Extreme CasesSolving a Simpler Analgous ProblemOrganizing DataMaking a Drawing or Visual RepresentationAccounting for All PossibilitiesIntelligent Guessing and Testing
Readership: Undergraduates and general public interested in Mathematics.
Key Features:Each author has more than 50 years of experience in the fieldProblem solving in mathematics is the key element for success in the fieldThe strategies presented can be applied to many other applications — beyond mathematics