One of the 20th century's most original mathematicians, Menger taught students of many backgrounds. His radical revision of the traditional text presents pure and applied calculus in a clarified conceptual frame, offering a thorough understanding of theory as well as the ability to use calculus as a tool. 1955 edition.
The need for improved mathematics education at the high school and college levels has never been more apparent than in the 1990's. As early as the 1960's, I.M. Gelfand and his colleagues in the USSR thought hard about this same question and developed a style for presenting basic mathematics in a clear and simple form that engaged the curiosity and intellectual interest of thousands of high school and college students. These same ideas, this development, are available in the following books to any student who is willing to read, to be stimulated, and to learn.
Deep Beauty: Understanding the Quantum World through Mathematical Innovation
No scientific theory has caused more puzzlement and confusion than quantum theory. Physics is supposed to help us to understand the world, but quantum theory makes it seem a very strange place. This book is about how mathematical innovation can help us gain deeper insight into the structure of the physical world. Chapters by top researchers in the mathematical foundations of physics explore new ideas, especially novel mathematical concepts, at the cutting edge of future physics.
Reading the book made me wish I could start teaching all over again. It is thought provoking with lots of suggestions for new and old teachers alike. I would recommend as a must to all NQT's, trainees and non specialists'. Teresa Bird, Maths teacher, Burnley It has challenged the way I approach, teach, and even think about maths myself. It is great to read a book written with such passion offering suggestions that anyone can try the next day. The ideas I have tried have been really successful and provided enjoyable and sometimes memorable experiences.
Edexcel GCSE Maths: Linear Higher Student Book and Active Book
In the field of GCSE Mathematics, Edexcel is the right formula for success, used by the majority of schools and colleges. This motivating Student Book is written to be accessible to all students. It contains thousands of questions that progress gradually to help provide you with sufficient support and extension material for all grades in both tiers.
