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Mathematics Reading List For High School Students?

Posted by timothy on from the flatland-to-hawking dept.

Troy writes "I'm a high school math teacher who is trying to assemble an extra-credit reading list. I want to give my students (ages 16-18) the opportunity/motivation to learn about stimulating mathematical ideas that fall outside of the curriculum I'm bound to teach. I already do this somewhat with special lessons given throughout the year, but I would like my students to explore a particular concept in depth. I am looking for books that are well-written, engaging, and accessible to someone who doesn't have a lot of college-level mathematical training. I already have a handful of books on my list, but I want my students to be able to choose from a variety of topics. Many thanks for all suggestions!"

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  1. Flatland by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Sorry, my list is lacking some depth.

    1. Re:Flatland by moderatorrater · · Score: 2, Funny

      What about "Life of Pi"? That sounds like it's got a lot of math in it.

  2. High school is preparation for life by BadAnalogyGuy · · Score: 3, Funny

    You should definitely expose your students to the following Math books:

    http://www.amazon.com/Math-SAT-800-Toughest-Problems/dp/1439200068/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1234132532&sr=1-1
    http://www.amazon.com/Math-Workbook-New-SAT-Barrons/dp/0764123653/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1234132532&sr=1-2
    http://www.amazon.com/Petersons-Math-Exercises-Academic-Preparation/dp/0768908078/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1234132532&sr=1-7

  3. Start with Basics... by Mikkeles · · Score: 4, Funny

    Principia Mathematica. It's all there ;^)

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    1. Re:Start with Basics... by fm6 · · Score: 5, Funny

      No it's not. Sorry.

    2. Re:Start with Basics... by John+Hasler · · Score: 2, Funny

      How long did it take you to learn enough ancient Greek?

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