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MA 201, MA 202, MA 303: Mathematics Education: Problem Solving

Books on Problem Solving

Thinking mathematically by Robert Blitzer
Call Number: University Library Bookstacks QA 39.3 .B59 2011

ISBN: 0321645855

Publication Date: 2011
How to solve it; a new aspect of mathematical method by G. Polya
Call Number: University Library Bookstacks QA 11 .P6 1971

ISBN: 0691080976

Publication Date: 1957, 1971

A classic book on solving problems in math.
The mathematical mechanic : using physical reasoning to solve problems by Mark Levi
Call Number: University Library Bookstacks QA 63 .L48 2009

ISBN: 0691140200

Publication Date: 2009
Math problem solving : beginners through grade 3 by James L. Overholt, Jane B. Rincon, Constance A. Ryan
Call Number: University Library Bookstacks QA 63 .O87 1985

ISBN: 0205082157

Publication Date: 1985
Math problem solving for grades 4 through 8 by James L. Overholt, Jane B. Rincon, Constance A. Ryan
Call Number: University Library Bookstacks QA 63 .O88 1984

ISBN: 0205080243

Publication Date: 1984

Solutions Manuals

Mathematical statistics exercises and solutions by Jun Shao
Call Number: An electronic book accessible through SpringerLink

ISBN: 0387249702

Publication Date: 2005
Schaum’s outline of theory and problems of first year college mathematics; college algebra, plane trigonometry, plane and solid analytic geometry, introduction to calculus by Frank Ayres
Call Number: University Library Bookstacks QA 37 .A9

ISBN: 0070026505

Publication Date: 1958
Mathematical olympiads : problems and solutions from around the world by Mathematical Association of America
Call Number: University Library Bookstacks QA 43 .M315

ISBN: 088385810X

Publication Date: 1998-2001

The University Library has 1998-2001.
The math problems notebook by Valentin Boju, Louis Funar
Call Number: An electronic book accessible through SpringerLink

ISBN: 0817645470

Publication Date: 2007

Web Sites on Problem Solving

Problem Solving in Mathematics
Suggest strategies and further reading.
Problem Solving and Word Problem Resources Online
Designed for home schoolers but useful in any environment. Divides resources into grades and math problem type.
Open-Ended Math Problems
The site is designed to help prepare middle school children for the types of problems found on standardized tests.
Maths -- Problem Solving
Activities and worksheets