What math topics should I start learning outside of class?

[princess_thoughtful]

hey all I am quite new to the Maths for Fun thing... i like what we do in class... but doing something outside of it would be fun. has ne1 got any tips on what i can start with, and then build up 2? thanks!

 

[hypermorphism]

hey all I am quite new to the Maths for Fun thing... i like what we do in class... but doing something outside of it would be fun. has ne1 got any tips on what i can start with, and then build up 2? thanks!

What do you do in class ? There are many popular mathematics books, Knotted Doughnuts, Joy of Mathematics, Flatterland, etc.

 

[DB]

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=65770

 

[princess_thoughtful]

i esp like provin stuff in class... was wondering if u knew ne websites that gave sum easy proofs i culd try 1st, then sum other 1s... just 2 keep me busy in class when i get bored.

 

[tongos]

math competitions, i didnt know about these until the beginning of this year. AMC 12, AIME, USAMO.