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300+ Mathematical Pattern Puzzles
Chris McMullen, Ph.D.
Over 300 pattern recognition puzzles.
Each chapter includes a concise introduction and fully explained examples. (Advanced students who don't want to see clues before attempting the puzzles may wish to skip the examples.)
Check your answers at the back of the book.
Find the answer to every problem.
Each pattern is clearly explained.
A few sample puzzles:
309, 191, 118, 73, 45, 28, __, __, __, __
89, 98, 179, 188, 197, 269, 278, __, __, __, __
4, 9, 25, 49, 121, 169, __, __, __, __
Topics include:
alternating puzzles
cyclic puzzles
additive and multiplicative relationships
patterns that combine multiple operations
puzzles based on digits
puzzles based on prime numbers or the Fibonacci sequence
Each puzzle is shaped like a pyramid with 21 boxes. Some of the boxes are filled in with numbers. The challenge is to determine the missing numbers. The puzzles use a variety of mathematical patterns and are randomly arranged.
These anagram puzzles make words out of elements from the periodic table. No chemistry knowledge is needed. Rearrange the names of elements to form words. For example, S + Ni + Ge + U can be rearranged to form the word GeNiUS.
First master Roman numerals, and then enjoy applying your skills in fun ways, like doing arithmetic using Roman numerals. It even includes puzzles (like Sudoku) with Roman numerals.
Word scrambles designed for kids.
These 200 word problems come with good variety. No algebra is needed to solve these word problems (although if you do know algebra, it would be good practice to use your algebra skills).
Improve Your Math Fluency
Chris McMullen, Ph.D.
Learn math from a university instructor with over 20 years of teaching experience.
Build Essential Math Skills
Practice solving problems that build essential math skills.
Check your answers at the back of the book to ensure that practice makes perfect.
Develop Confidence
When you check your answer at the back of the book and discover that your solution is correct, this helps to build confidence.
Fully solved examples and concise explanations help get you on the right path.