Matemax

DICKENSTEIN, ALICIA; SABIA, JUAN

American Mathematical Society

Año: 2020 p. 194

9781470455002

This book will help you to develop mathematical skills usingproblems that occur in everyday life (not just in the context ofschool books!). In this way you will be able to use mathematicsfreely in all sorts of situations.Here is Max. He will provide helpfulhints throughout the book.In Spanish "mate" is, not only the beginning of matemática= mathematics but also the name of a very common infusiondrink in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and other countries ofLatin America. This infusion, which is similar to tea, is prepared by pouring hot water on dry leaves in a container that isalso called "mate". A kind of metal straw is used to drink it. So,Max is a "mate" who gives hints, suggestions and commentsto aid you in understanding and solving the problems in thisbook.The problems of Matemax are grouped into 7 chapters according to story topic and not to the mathematical tools. At the endof the book, you will find answers to the questions. In addition,there is a second book with complete solutions and indicationof the mathematical tools at play, along with suggestions forteachers and families. Please, send an email to textbooks@ams.org for more information.Last but not least: the ultimate goal of this book is to entertain.Enjoy!