Is Mathematical Conundrums the Ultimate Math Challenge?

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The discussion centers around the new book "Mathematical Conundrums" published by Routledge, which features a variety of challenging problems in algebra, arithmetic, route-drawing, and logic, suitable for high school students. Participants noted the book's potential as a resource for educational settings. Additionally, users shared their experiences with math olympiad problems available on YouTube and recommended the book "Math 1001" by Elwes, which provides an overview of various mathematical topics without problem-solving components.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of high school-level algebra and arithmetic
  • Familiarity with mathematical logic and problem-solving techniques
  • Knowledge of math olympiad problem formats
  • Awareness of mathematical concepts like hailstone numbers and millennial problems
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the book "Mathematical Conundrums" by Routledge for practical problem-solving
  • Investigate math olympiad problems on YouTube for additional practice
  • Read "Math 1001" by Elwes to gain insights into diverse mathematical topics
  • Research advanced mathematical logic techniques for deeper understanding
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Students, educators, and math enthusiasts looking to enhance their problem-solving skills and explore a variety of mathematical concepts will benefit from this discussion.

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TL;DR Summary: new book with interesting problems

There's a new book out by Routledge called Mathematical Conundrums with many interesting problems in algebra, arithmetic, route-drawing, and logic. Good for schools as algebra is no higher than high school. Challenging though.
 
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How did you come to find this book?

There are many math olympiad problems showcased on youtube. Ive been practicing with those recently trying to recall long forgotten math rules.
 
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One book I enjoyed reading was Math 1001 by Elwes. Its a compendium of math topics across the field. No problems to solve but it showcases a lot of cool math stuff like hailstone numbers, millennial problems. …
 

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