USA Through the Lens of Mathematics
- Length: 224 pages
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
- Publisher: A K Peters/CRC Press
- Publication Date: 2021-12-20
- ISBN-10: 1032135662
- ISBN-13: 9781032135663
- Sales Rank: #0 (See Top 100 Books)
The main purpose of this captivating book is to help instructors in popularizing mathematics and other subjects by considering them in a unique multidisciplinary way. This integrative technique contributes to innovative teaching strategies to improving students’ critical and problem-solving skills and broadening their scientific vision and interdisciplinary knowledge.
The authors motivate the simultaneous learning of mathematics and social studies by telling the story of the United States of America in an original, mathematically oriented way. The readers will discover practical reasoning behind mathematical concepts.
The fascinating book exposes students to a novel educational strategy that aims to overcome fear of mathematics, reduce mathematical anxiety, and show the applicability of mathematics to everyday life and events. It is unique among mathematical books in its devotion to present facts and stories from the country’s heritage.
The collection of 325 informative problems is designed to fit any abilities, background, and taste. Their solution requires only basic knowledge of algebra.
Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Contents Preface Preface for Students Acknowledgments Author Biographies Introduction Unique Features of the Book Audience Structure of the Book Mathematical Problems I. The New Nation I.1 The United States of America Answers Solutions I.2 Presidents of The United States of America Answers Solutions I.3 The American Flag Answers Solutions I.4 Symbols of the US States Answers Solutions II. Geography of the United States II.1 Geography of US States Answers Solutions II.2 Highest Peaks and Lowest Elevations Answers Solutions II.3 Rivers and Lakes Answers Solutions II.4 Mysterious Places Answers Solutions III. National and State Parks III.1 National Parks Answers Solutions III.2 State Parks Answers Solutions III.3 National Trails Answers Solutions IV. The US Highways IV.1 Trips to National Parks Answers Solutions IV.2 Across the States Answers Solutions IV.3 The US Highways Answers Solutions V. Constructions and Inventions in the United States V.1 Architecture Wonders Answers Solutions V.2 Incredible Constructions Answers Solutions V.3 Predictions and Reality Answers Solutions V.4 UNESCO Sites and High-Tech Companies Answers Solutions VI. The United States in Arts VI.1 The American Story in Art Answers Solutions VI.2 American Writers Answers Solutions VI.3 American Women in Arts Answers Solutions VI.4 Awards in Art Answers Solutions VII. Shopping, Food, and Entertainment in the United States VII.1 Health Indicators Answers Solutions VII.2 Food Production Answers Solutions VII.3 Shopping in the USA Answers Solutions VII.4 Walt Disney Parks Answers Solutions Appendix I AF. Algebraic Formulas and Identities CP. Circle AV. Absolute Value CR. Counting Rules EL. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions F. Functions MU. Measurement Units QC. Quadratic Curves QE. Quadratic Equation PE. Polynomial Equations with Real Coefficients PF. Prime Factorization PT. Pythagorean Triples SS. Sequences and Series T. Triangles TF. Trigonometry VS. Volume, Surface Area Appendix II Appendix III Index
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