Picture 1 of 1
Picture 1 of 1
First Steps for Math Olympians: Using the American Mathematics Competitions
US $35.00
ApproximatelyAU $52.71
Condition:
Collection:
Free local pickup from Pasadena, California, United States 91107
Postage:
Located in: Pasadena, California, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Thu, 20 Jun and Tue, 25 Jun to 43230
Returns:
Payments:
Shop with confidence
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:176176286306
Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780883858240
- Subject Area
- Mathematics
- Publication Name
- First Steps for Math Olympians : Using the American Mathematics Competitions
- Item Length
- 9.3 in
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society
- Subject
- Study & Teaching, General
- Publication Year
- 2006
- Series
- Problem Bks.
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.9 in
- Item Width
- 6.2 in
- Item Weight
- 20.2 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 307 Pages
About this product
Product Information
Any high school student preparing for the American Mathematics Competitions should get their hands on a copy of this book! A major aspect of mathematical training and its benefit to society is the ability to use logic to solve problems. The American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) have been given for more than fifty years to millions of high school students. This book considers the basic ideas behind the solutions to the majority of these problems, and presents examples and exercises from past exams to illustrate the concepts. Anyone taking the AMC exams or helping students prepare for them will find many useful ideas here. But people generally interested in logical problem solving should also find the problems and their solutions interesting. This book will promote interest in mathematics by providing students with the tools to attack problems that occur on mathematical problem-solving exams, and specifically to level the playing field for those who do not have access to the enrichment programs that are common at the top academic high schools. The book can be used either for self-study or to give people who want to help students prepare for mathematics exams easy access to topic-oriented material and samples of problems based on that material. This is useful for teachers who want to hold special sessions for students, but it is equally valuable for parents who have children with mathematical interest and ability. As students' problem solving abilities improve, they will be able to comprehend more difficult concepts requiring greater mathematical ingenuity. They will be taking their first steps towards becoming math Olympians!
Product Identifiers
Publisher
American Mathematical Society
ISBN-10
088385824x
ISBN-13
9780883858240
eBay Product ID (ePID)
12038603201
Product Key Features
Publication Name
First Steps for Math Olympians : Using the American Mathematics Competitions
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Study & Teaching, General
Publication Year
2006
Series
Problem Bks.
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Mathematics
Number of Pages
307 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Width
6.2 in
Item Weight
20.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2006-925307
Series Volume Number
16
Lc Classification Number
Qa43 .F33 2006
Reviews
Faires (Youngstown State Univ.) has prepared First Steps for Math Olympians as a guidebook for teachers who are helping high school students prepare for the American Mathematics Competitions (AMC). The book breaks the competitions down into 18 subjects and uses problems from past competitions as examples and exercises to illustrate each topic. Perhaps most useful to students taking the tests is the fact that these sample problems are arranged by subject. Also useful are the brief descriptions of the topics preceding the problems in each section. These descriptions serve as reminders of each area and may be useful as a reference while working on the exercises in each section. The preface describes the history of the AMC and Faires's lengthy involvement in the competitions, which lends authority to the choice and arrangement of topics. This book should be included in the library of anyone involved in preparing high school students to the AMC. Highly recommended."" - J.t. Noonan, CHOICE ""Provides a wealth of opportunities for students to become experienced problem solvers."" - David Webb, Penn State University ""An impressive problem solving primer. The book presents a wide variety of problems and problem solving strategies."" - Richard Gibbs, Fort Lewis College, 'Professor Faires has prepared an impressive problem solving primer. The book presents a wide variety of problems and problem solving strategies, and illustrates how the American Mathematics Competitions can be used to develop many important mathematical techniques.' Richard Gibbs, Fort Lewis College
Table of Content
Preface 1. Arithmetic Ratios 2. Polynomials and their Zeros 3. Exponentials and Radicals 4. Defined Functions and Operations 5. Triangle Geometry 6. Circle Geometry 7. Polygons 8. Counting 9. Probability 10. Prime Decomposition 11. Number Theory 12. Sequences and Series 13. Statistics 14. Trigonometry 15. Three-Dimensional Geometry 16. Functions 17. Logarithms 18. Complex Numbers Solutions to Exercises Epilogue Sources of the Exercises Index About the Author
Copyright Date
2006
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Decimal
510.76
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Item description from the seller
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:176176286306
Postage and handling
Item location:
Pasadena, California, United States
Posts to:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan Republic, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde Islands, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon Republic, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Croatia, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City State, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Samoa, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Excludes:
Barbados, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Guadeloupe, Libya, Martinique, New Caledonia, Reunion, Russian Federation, Ukraine, Venezuela
| Postage and handling | Each additional item | To | Service | Delivery*See delivery notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free postage | United States | Standard postage (USPS Ground Advantage®) | Estimated between Thu, 20 Jun and Tue, 25 Jun to 43230 | |
| Free local pickup | Free | United States | Local Pickup |
| Handling time |
|---|
| Will usually post within 3 business days of receiving cleared payment. |
| Taxes |
|---|
| Taxes may be applicable at checkout. Learn moreLearn more about paying tax on eBay purchases. |
Return policy
| Return policy details |
|---|
| The seller won't accept returns for this item. |
Refunds by law: In Australia, consumers have a legal right to obtain a refund from a business if the goods purchased are faulty, not fit for purpose or don't match the seller's description. More information at returnsreturns - opens in a new window or tab.
Payment details
Payment methods
Seller Feedback (22)
e***h (10)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past 6 months
Verified purchase
Book was as described and arrived quickly. Thanks!
n***o (601)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past 6 months
Verified purchase
Fast shipping!!
5***2 (2328)- Feedback left by buyer.
More than a year ago
Verified purchase
El vendedor no indicó el costo de envio.
Product ratings and reviews
More to explore:
- Maths Textbooks,
- Maths English Paperback Textbooks,
- Maths English Hardcover Textbooks,
- North American First Edition Antiquarian & Collectable Books,
- Mathematics School Workbooks Guides,
- Mathematics Adult Learning & University Books,
- Mathematics School 1950-1999 Publication Year,
- Mathematics School Textbooks & Study Guides in English,
- Mathematics Paperback Adult Learning & University Books,
- Mathematics Paperback School Textbooks & Study Guides