LibGuides at USA: 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

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

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