Thinking mathematically

Thinking Mathematically unfolds the processes which lie at the heart of mathematics. It demonstrates how to encourage, develop, and foster the processes which seem to come naturally to mathematicians. In this way, a deep seated awareness of the nature of mathematical thinking can grow. The book is increasingly used to provide students at a tertiary level with some experience of mathematical thinking processes. This Book Unfolds The Processes Which Lie At The Heart Of Mathematics. It Demonstrates How To Encourage, Develop, And Foster The Processes Which Seem To Come Naturally To Mathematicians. In This Way, A Deep Seated Awareness Of The Nature Of Mathematical Thinking Can Grow. Everyone Can Start -- Phases Of Work -- Responses To Being Stuck -- Attack : Conjecturing -- Attack : Justifying And Convincing -- Still Stuck? -- Developing An Internal Monitor -- On Becoming Your Own Questioner -- Developing Mathematical Thinking -- Something To Think About. By John Mason, With Leone Burton And Kaye Stacey. Includes Index. Bibliography: P. 222.