![]() ![]() Lesson text in the volumes is sparse and liberally punctuated with many, many examples. ![]() They are also encouraged to revisit "finished" topics in order to keep their understanding current. If they have trouble digesting something, they should just skip over it and return later when they've had more practice solving problems. Students are urged to interact with the books, not just plod through them to skip around and sample the various topics. Think of these books as a banquet for the math-hungry. Both volumes emphasize geometry, as the authors feel the subject is particularly neglected in most curricula. Because this course does not follow a traditional scope and sequence for algebra and geometry, you should consult the table of contents for each volume displayed at our website. If you have not used them, PLEASE READ THE PRECEDING DESCRIPTION, as it also applies to this high-school level course. ![]() If you are familiar with the Introduction books, the general philosophy and presentation is basically the same. ![]() (Please note: The new 7th edition features a different look from previous editions, but has the same content.)Īs with the Introductionbooks, the Art of Problem-Solving teaches approaches and methods for solving problems, usually in the context of example solutions, which are reinforced and expanded on by working through the exercises that follow. Full solutions (not just answers!) are available for all the problems in the solution manual. Speaking of problems, the Art of Problem Solving, Volume 2, contains over 500 examples and exercises culled from such contests as the Mandelbrot Competition, the AMC tests, and ARML. The emphasis on learning and understanding methods rather than memorizing formulas enables students to solve large classes of problems beyond those presented in the book. Although the Art of Problem Solving is widely used by students preparing for mathematics competitions, the book is not just a collection of tricks. Volume 2 is appropriate for students who have mastered the problem solving fundamentals presented in Volume 1 and are ready for a greater challenge. The Art of Problem Solving, Volume 2, is the classic problem solving textbook used by many successful high school math teams and enrichment programs and has been an important building block for students who, like the authors, performed well enough on the American Mathematics Contest series to qualify for the Math Olympiad Summer Program which trains students for the United States International Math Olympiad team. ![]()
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