Strategy Games To Enhance Problem-solving Ability In Mathematics

by Alfred S Posamentier, Stephen Krulik

Overview

Games are seen only for recreation. However, this book shows that games can be used to strengthen problem-solving skills and beyond. This book presents strategy games and discusses for each one solutions towards a winning position in the game. In most cases, these strategies are analogous to problem-solving strategies in mathematics. Readers are also exposed to a wide variety of games from several different cultures, which will broaden the perspective of the readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789813146341
Publisher:	World Scientific Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	01/13/2017
Series:	Problem Solving In Mathematics And Beyond , #5
Pages:	136
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.50(d)

Table of Contents

An Introduction to Strategy Games; Tic-Tac-Toe Games; Blocking Games; Games Requiring an Ongoing Change of Strategies; Miscellaneous Strategy Games; Suggestions and Strategies for Selected Games; Game Boards for Various Strategy Games;