Name: Solving Mathematical Problems: A Personal Perspective
SKU: 4351
Price: 19.98 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (9 reviews)

Description

Authored by a leading name in mathematics, this engaging and clearly presented text leads the reader through the various tactics involved in solving mathematical problems at the Mathematical Olympiad level. Covering number theory, algebra, analysis, Euclidean geometry, and analytic geometry, Solving Mathematical Problems includes numerous exercises and model solutions throughout. Assuming only a basic level of mathematics, the text is ideal for students of 14 years and above in pure mathematics.

9 reviews for Solving Mathematical Problems: A Personal Perspective

Rated 5 out of 5

Mobius (verified owner) – January 30, 2007

I came across this book after reading about Terence Tao, a recent Fields medalist. It’s interesting to see a book like this by such an accomplished mathematician. The book gives practical approaches to solving the types of math problems encountered in math olympiad competitions. I am not, nor have I ever been, a math olympian, but I found the book to be entertaining and useful for intellectual fortification purposes.
Rated 5 out of 5

Emmett B. Keeler (verified owner) – May 20, 2007

This charming book explains why math olympiad puzzles are fun, and gives 15 year old insights ( in two senses — most of the text was written by the 15 year old Terence Tao, but revised with some additional good exercises 15 years later by 30 year old Fields medalist Terence Tao.) The style is chatty, and the advice and worked examples are very good and do not require any math beyond pre-calculus. The level of difficulty is just right for would be high school math competitors, and adults with some math who enjoy a mild challenge.
Rated 5 out of 5

David Jimenez (verified owner) – March 21, 2009

I really liked this book. It is written by one of the most brilliant mathematicians of our generation. It presents some of the problem solving techniques math contestants should master in a mature though approachable manner. I wouldn’t suggest it as the only book to consult when designing a training curriculum for high level math contestants, but it is definitelly a good reference, and nicely written.
Rated 5 out of 5

Seeker (verified owner) – April 19, 2013

It’s easy to set a very hard and complicated math question. But it’s not so easy to set a hard question that appears simple and easy to understand but requires ingenuity to solve. That’s why this book is delighting.
Rated 5 out of 5

Charles Saunders (verified owner) – December 5, 2014

Terence Tao is an extremely smart man and this is a very hard book.
Rated 5 out of 5

Guiai Peng (verified owner) – October 6, 2016

very good book
Rated 5 out of 5

Aaqib javid (verified owner) – March 25, 2021

i love this book
Rated 5 out of 5

tom wilson (verified owner) – April 20, 2025

thanks for wisdom books. i like it
Rated 5 out of 5

hhh (verified owner) – May 1, 2025

A good read for a high school math whiz that might create an appetite and propensity for tackling tough problems, as well as a desire to pick up some basic number theory tricks. Clearly demonstrates how precocious the author once was (and still is)!