Awesome Math

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Teaching Mathematics with Problem Based Learning

By Titu Andreescu and Kathy Cordeiro and Alina Andreescu

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Awesome Math by Titu Andreescu, Kathy Cordeiro, and Alina Andreescu is a comprehensive guide designed to engage students with challenging mathematical concepts. It introduces a variety of problem-solving techniques and explores advanced topics to stimulate critical thinking skills. Ideal for those preparing for math competitions, this book serves as both a learning and teaching resource, encouraging a deeper understanding of mathematics.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for exploring mathematical concepts in depth and are intrigued by creative problem-solving techniques. It could be especially appealing to those interested in preparing for math competitions or anyone who loves discovering the beauty within mathematics. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of various math topics and encourages a deeper appreciation of mathematical theory.

Description

Help your students to think critically and creatively through team-based problem solving instead of focusing on testing and outcomes.

Professionals throughout the education system are recognising that standardised testing is holding students back. Schools tend to view children as outcomes rather than as individuals who require guidance on thinking critically and creatively. Awesome Math focuses on team-based problem solving to teach discrete mathematics, a subject essential for success in the STEM careers of the future. Built on the increasingly popular growth mindset, this timely book emphasises a problem-solving approach for developing the skills necessary to think critically, creatively, and collaboratively.

In its current form, maths education is a series of exercises: straightforward problems with easily-obtained answers. Problem solving, however, involves multiple creative approaches to solving meaningful and interesting problems. The authors, co-founders of the multi-layered educational organisation AwesomeMath, have developed an innovative approach to teaching mathematics that will enable educators to:

Move their students beyond the calculus trap to study the areas of mathematics most of them will need in the modern world
Show students how problem solving will help them achieve their educational and career goals and form lifelong communities of support and collaboration
Encourage and reinforce curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity in their students
Get students into the growth mindset, coach math teams, and make math fun again
Create lesson plans built on problem-based learning and identify and develop educational resources in their schools

Awesome Math: Teaching Mathematics with Problem-Based Learning is a must-have resource for general education teachers and math specialists in grades 6 to 12, resource specialists, special education teachers, elementary educators, and other primary education professionals.

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Awesome Math by Titu Andreescu, Kathy Cordeiro, and Alina Andreescu has been positively received for its in-depth exploration of mathematical concepts. Readers appreciate its clarity in explaining complex problems and its effectiveness as a resource for competitive math preparation. The book is often praised for making intricate mathematical ideas accessible to a broad audience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119575733

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 January 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 274.0mm

Weight: 522g

Pages: 288

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Alina Andreescu Education & Reference Kathy Cordeiro Non-Fiction Science & Nature Titu Andreescu

About the Author

Dr. Titu Andreescu is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas in the Science and Mathematics Education department. As a mathematics educator and leader, he has developed math camps, competitions, and curricula that have received international attention. Titu was a long-time head coach of Team USA participating in the International Math Olympiad. He is cofounder of AwesomeMath, a premiere mathematics camp held across the United States.

Kathy Cordeiro, MBA, is a leading developer of education initiatives for business and academia. She founded Eudaimonia Academy, where she coached mathematics teams and worked with highly and profoundly gifted students. Other roles include facilitator for the Metroplex Math Circle as well as Director of Marketing and Communications for AwesomeMath, where she was able to work with the finest mathematical minds from across the globe. She continues to speak about maximizing mathematics education for parents, schools, and gifted organizations.

Alina Andreescu, MA, is the co-founder and Operations Director of AwesomeMath and founder of XYZ Press. She fosters an international community of staff, students, and instructors that values critical thinking, creativity, passionate problem solving, and lifetime mathematical learning.