Problem Solving in Mathematics and Beyond: Solving Problems in Our Spatial World (ePub)

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of geometry and spatial ability — either individually or in small groups, either as challenges or play problems! Here are four reasons why you should work with this book:

This book offers a very unique opportunity to enhance your spatial ability, your mathematical competence, and your logical thinking. The authors arranged 45 problems — including more than 120 tasks — in a well-balanced order, which have been tested with a variety of populations.

• Preface
• About the Authors
• Four Reasons for Working with this Book:
  • Pedagogical Motivation
  • Scientific Motivation
  • Neurological Motivation
  • Learning in a very Playful Way
• How to Work with the Problems of the Book:
  • General Annotations
  • How to Start
• Spatial World Problems:
  • Problems Addressing Visualization
  • Problems Addressing Spatial Relations
  • Problems Addressing Mental Rotation
  • Problems Addressing Spatial Orientation
• Solutions and Hints:
  • Solutions and Hints of the Problems Addressing Visualization
  • Solutions and Hints of the Problems Addressing Spatial Relations
  • Solutions and Hints of the Problems Addressing Mental Rotation
  • Solutions and Hints of the Problems Addressing Spatial Orientation
• Folding Templates to be Cut Out:
  • Folding Templates of Problems Addressing Visualization
  • Folding Templates of a Problem Addressing Spatial Relations
  • Folding Templates of a Problem Addressing Spatial Orientation
• Appendices:
  • How To Get the Interactive 3D Model on an iOS Device
  • How To Get the Interactive 3D Model on a Windows Device
  • How To Get the Interactive 3D Model on an Android Device
• References