STEVEN CLONTZ is the author of Tricky Logic Puzzles for Adults. In addition to serving as one of the directors of Mathematical Puzzle Programs (MaPPmath.org), his puzzles have been featured at the National Museum of Mathematics in New York and other venues across the world. Follow Steven on Twitter @StevenXClontz.
"Do the Math! features a great combination of new and classic
puzzles that are well-designed and appropriately scaffolded. This
book is a must-read for math-loving kids and teachers or parents
who are looking to encourage creative problem-solving skills. As a
teacher who regularly uses puzzles in the classroom, I wish my
students came to me with experience solving the types of puzzles
featured in this book." --Sarah Carter, high school math teacher
and author of Math = Love (mathequalslove.net)
"Do The Math! is an excellent book, providing fun, interesting
problems for children but can be enjoyed by learners of all ages!
By beginning with simple puzzles that gradually grow in complexity,
this book guides the reader through surprisingly deep ideas, all
while being engaging and inviting. There are a variety of
activities, ensuring that there is something for everyone. Do The
Math! is a must-have for any young learner, teacher, or parent
looking for an entryway into mathematics!" --Tien Chih, assistant
professor of mathematics, SIGMAA-MCST program coordinator
"I've been a fan of mathematical and logic puzzles since I was in
middle school. This book contains problems that I would have
enjoyed when I was 8 years old and that I still enjoy decades
later. While many books claim to be 'for all levels, ' the puzzles
in this book really are. The warm-up problems provide great
introductions; subsequent problems present ever more difficult and
intriguing challenges. I appreciate the variety of puzzles and the
color coding on the edges of pages, so I can easily flip to
sections with my favorite types of problems. Warning: These puzzles
are addictive and by solving them, you may notice patterns and
absorb some non-trivial mathematics." --Nancy Blachman, founder of
the Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival
"My kids loved it. They immediately asked me to make some copies so
that they could each work on the problems independently. Their
favorite section was Intriguing Enigmas, where the authors
reinforce that math is about investigation and exploration, not
'memorizing formulas or following examples.'" --PJ Couch, associate
professor and director of Mathematical Puzzle Programs
"With its variety of mathematical puzzles, Do The Math! is
intriguing for puzzlers of many ages. My 8-year-old loved the
sequence problems, although she stuck with addition and
subtraction, leaving the lattice logic puzzles to be devoured by my
13-year-old. I plan to offer the remaining sections of this book on
some of the long car trips we're planning to take this summer!"
--Emma Zbarsky, parent and math educator
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