Mathematics Reading List For High School Students? 630
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!"
Flatland (Score:5, Funny)
Sorry, my list is lacking some depth.
High school is preparation for life (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 [amazon.com]
http://www.amazon.com/Math-Workbook-New-SAT-Barrons/dp/0764123653/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1234132532&sr=1-2 [amazon.com]
http://www.amazon.com/Petersons-Math-Exercises-Academic-Preparation/dp/0768908078/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1234132532&sr=1-7 [amazon.com]
Start with Basics... (Score:5, Funny)
Principia Mathematica. It's all there ;^)
Re:Start with Basics... (Score:5, Funny)
No it's not. [everything2.com] Sorry.
Re:Flatland (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Start with Basics... (Score:3, Funny)
How long did it take you to learn enough ancient Greek?