Mathematics: A Human Endeavor

by Harold R. Jacobs

For instructors of liberal arts mathematics classes who focus on problem-solving, Harold Jacobs's remarkable textbook has long been the answer, helping teachers connect with of math-anxious students. Drawing on over thirty years of classroom experience, Jacobs shows students how to make observations, discover relationships, and solve problems in the context of ordinary experience.

Genres: Mathematics, Education, Science, Nonfiction, Textbooks

678 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1970

Reviews

[Zoe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this math text! It happens to be one of my favorite books of all time. You know, I didn't even like mathematics before I started teaching. Funny then, that after five years of doing so I would find a text book that intrigued me so much that it would become a highly prized object.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

There is more to mathematics than computational techniques! Jacobs' clear and entertaining text (which is full of cartoons, pictures, and anecdotes) inspires a love of math. Each chapter invites the reader to discover for himself the patterns and structure of a particular topic. This book helped to convert me into someone who appreciated mathematics.

[J. Boo]

Random people on the internet say this is good for a student who needs a bit of a break from more hardcore mathematics. (Specifically suggested in a thread about what to do with someone who completed pre-algebra.)

Table of contents here: https://forums.welltrainedmind.com/to...

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great puzzles and ways to make you think