Susan M Culver

Math for Inquiring Minds Susan M Culver

This problem-solving math book is a collection designed to stamp out useless or boring math story problems that seem real-world based but are not. Each of these problems must have the following qualifications: 1. The problem could very easily occur in the real-world naturally or be set up easily. 2. It is a math question a student may have pondered before on their own. 3. A student would find the solution to the problem makes sense, is useful, is interesting, or is counterintuitive (and thus interesting). 4. The student may have to find additional current data to solve the problem. 5. The problems naturally invite discussion while solving and when the solution is found. 6. The problem may help tell the story of the current conditions and wonders of our world. 7. The problem may be designed to open eyes and change behavior. 8. The problem is fun!