"Mathematics in Our World" is designed for mathematics survey courses for non-science majors. The text covers a variety of topics designed to foster interest in and show the applicability of mathematics. The book is written by our successful statistics author, Allan Bluman. His easy-going writing style and step-by-step approach make this text very readable and accessible to lower-level students. The text contains many pedagogical features designed to both aid the student and instill a sense that mathematics is not just adding and subtracting.

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The field of education is in constant flux as new theories and practices emerge to engage students and improve the learning experience. Globalization has created new challenges for mathematics educators as they are compelled to respond to the shifting patterns and practices of everyday life and stay abreast of the latest research in education, curriculum, development, and technologies. Globalized Curriculum Methods for Modern Mathematics Education is a comprehensive and timely publication that contains the latest research in mathematics education and modern globalized curriculum development and technologies. The book examines subjects such as teaching competencies, digital games for teaching and learning mathematics, and the challenges and prospects of globalized science curriculum. This is an ideal resource for educators, academicians, teachers, policy makers, researchers, and graduate-level students seeking to further their research in mathematics education.

The Ultimate MAT Guide is your Complete Guide to achieving top scores on the Maths Admissions Test. The Ultimate MAT Guide includes: General AdviceWritten by tutors who have scored in the top 10% of the MAT providing time-saving tips and score-boosting strategies as well as 4 full length mock papers with worked solutions Whether you're applying for Oxford, Imperial, or Warwick, you already know that these top universities expect an exceptional MAT score in their best candidates. The Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT) is a tricky test, requiring you to answer complex questions without a calculator all within a tight time limit. Your score in the MAT can make or break your application, as it tests all the skills and knowledge that your admissions departments look for in a top candidate. Therefore, it's essential to score as highly as possible on this crucial exam. Written by MAT specialists and top Oxbridge tutors, and full of insider knowledge and tips, the Ultimate MAT Guide is designed to help you make the most of your preparation, approach the test with confidence, and get those top scores. The most fully comprehensive guide to the MAT exam, updated each admissions cycle. 4 full length mock papers, written by experts exactly in the style of the real exam, to allow you to practice and revise successfully. Fully worked solutions to give you clear and thorough guidance to help you understand where the gaps in your knowledge are and to learn from your mistakes. Containing score-boosting tips, tricks, techniques, and advice all written by expert MAT tutors. Time-saving strategies to help you beat the clock and answer efficiently. Advice to cover both sections extensively: Multiple Choice Questions (Section 1) and long questions (Section 2). About UsFrom Infinity Books, the publishing division of the UK's leading Oxbridge and Medical Admissions company, The Ultimate Oxbridge Collection contains FOUR of our bestselling Oxbridge books in ONE volume, giving you the best and most fully comprehensive guide to your Oxbridge application success. Hungry for more? Visit the Uni Admissions website for more application resources, admissions test strategies, and application support.

Written by a world expert on the subject, Origametry is the first complete reference on the mathematics of origami. It is an essential reference for researchers of origami mathematics and applications in physics, engineering, and design. Educators, students, and enthusiasts will also enjoy this fascinating account of the mathematics of folding.

An esteemed professor and one-time chairman of the mathematics department at New York's Pace University, Adams, interested in all facets of university administration, has produced an almost Jeffersonian volume of correspondence from his tenure. His views on textbook selection, collective bargaining and the proper role of the university have all flowed from his notebook, and no problem was too minute to evade his scope The frivolity of some of these papers is balanced by Adams's opinions on weightier issues, including sexual harassment and compensation in higher education. His approach and forward manner on these situations, despite how genuine, sometimes engendered resentment from his fellow faculty. But for those interested in the particulars of an academic career, this book offers a glimpse of what life may really be like inside the ivory tower. - Kirkus Discoveries-

The fundamental mathematical tools needed to understand machine learning include linear algebra, analytic geometry, matrix decompositions, vector calculus, optimization, probability and statistics. These topics are traditionally taught in disparate courses, making it hard for data science or computer science students, or professionals, to efficiently learn the mathematics. This self-contained textbook bridges the gap between mathematical and machine learning texts, introducing the mathematical concepts with a minimum of prerequisites. It uses these concepts to derive four central machine learning methods: linear regression, principal component analysis, Gaussian mixture models and support vector machines. For students and others with a mathematical background, these derivations provide a starting point to machine learning texts. For those learning the mathematics for the first time, the methods help build intuition and practical experience with applying mathematical concepts. Every chapter includes worked examples and exercises to test understanding. Programming tutorials are offered on the book's web site.