How to Solve Mathematical ProblemsWayne A. Wickelgren
How to Solve Mathematical Problems
by Wayne A. Wickelgren · first published 2012
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…It is mostly simpler types of math, it is intended for teacher training after all, but the general methods he demonstrates can often help with much harder and more complicated problems. Wickelgren's How to Solve Mathematical Problems (originally titled, How to Solve Problems, the new title is more accurate) has both basic and more advanced tactics for problem solving. The best way I have found to use these types of books, after reading…
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