Mathematics is the language of our universe, and those who are fortunate enough to pursue it often see the world around them in a new light. The essence of mathematics lies in discovering captivating patterns and using your creativity to see problems from different perspectives.Unfortunately, many students tend to lose interest in the subject during their middle school years. As the level of the material increases, the intrigue they may have once felt is often lost in the midst of test-taking strategies and new formulas. Unlike traditional textbooks, which are often filled with pages of computational examples and drills, the purpose of this book is to showcase the magic and beauty of mathematics.The topics were inspired by our most popular math-focused videos on social media, which have amassed hundreds of millions of views. Middle school students are the intended audience, but most adults will find the subject matter equally intriguing.List of chapters:Magic Grid: Learn a simple "mind reading" trick to play on your friends.Kaprekar and Collatz: Discover two famous procedures that always lead you to the same number.Dots and Lines: An unexpected way to compute the area of a shape.Odd Patterns: Why does the sum of consecutive odd numbers always add up to a square number?Prime Numbers: The mysterious building blocks of all whole numbers.Probabilities: Learn a simple method for estimating nearly any probability.Triangles of Dots: Derive a famous mathematical formula using geometry.The Pigeonhole Principle: A simple observation that can be used to answer seemingly impossible questions.The Mathematical Artist: See how mathematics can be used to create beautiful images.Infinite Sums: How can an infinite sum of numbers add up to something less than infinity?
✔ Author(s): W.B. Schaefman
✔ Title: Math Letters Junior: Not your typical middle school math(s) book
✔ Rating : 4.4 out of 5 base on (10 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: B0C2RYF9CD
✔ ISBN-13: 978B0C2RYF9C1
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Math Letters Junior by W.B. Schaefman
Thea Bell
The plot twists were executed masterfully. I was left gasping at every unexpected turn, and the suspense kept me on edge throughout. Bravo to the author for keeping me guessing.
Katherine Stevenson
The way the author handled complex emotions and relationships was remarkable. I felt deeply connected to the characters, and their growth throughout the story was both inspiring and moving.
Violet Tyler
I'm already planning to reread this book. It's one of those stories that you can revisit again and again, discovering new layers of meaning each time.
