Philosophy and Fun of Algebra
E91443
Philosophy and Fun of Algebra is an accessible, imaginative book that introduces algebraic ideas and mathematical thinking to children and lay readers through stories, puzzles, and philosophical reflections.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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children’s mathematics book ⓘ mathematics book ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ popular mathematics book ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
introduce algebraic ideas
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make algebra accessible ⓘ stimulate mathematical imagination ⓘ |
| audience |
beginners in mathematics
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children ⓘ lay readers ⓘ |
| author | Mary Everest Boole ⓘ |
| educationalApproach |
informal
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intuitive ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
conceptual understanding of algebra
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logical reasoning ⓘ problem solving ⓘ |
| genre |
educational literature
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mathematics ⓘ popular science ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
pedagogical
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philosophical ⓘ |
| intendedUse |
self-study
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supplementary reading in mathematics ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| notableFor |
combining philosophy and elementary algebra
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using narrative to teach mathematics ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
mathematics education
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recreational mathematics ⓘ |
| style |
accessible
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imaginative ⓘ |
| subject |
algebra
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mathematical thinking ⓘ philosophy of mathematics ⓘ |
| teaches |
abstract reasoning
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basic algebraic concepts ⓘ symbolic thinking ⓘ |
| uses |
philosophical reflections
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puzzles ⓘ stories ⓘ |
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