The mathematics of problem solving in sport and nature

Authors

Professor Neville de Mestre, Bond University, Queensland, Australia

Document Type

Presentation Abstract

Presentation Date

5-13-1999

Abstract

This talk is about the topics in a problem solving course which considers aspects of mathematics that encourage students to explore and create. The course covers magic squares, Russian multiplication, cube building, pattern exploration, the use of Excel to solve problems, basic operations with Mathematica, a casino visit, sport modeling, task creation, finance fun problems, oral math presentations, age charts, matrices and secret messages, 100! and other big numbers, counting irregular patterns, train shuntings, optimization, frog jumping, Pythagoras.

Additional Details

Thursday, 13 May 1999
4:10 p.m. in MA 109
Coffee/Tea/Treats 3:30 p.m. in MA 104 (Lounge)

Recommended Citation

de Mestre, Professor Neville, "The mathematics of problem solving in sport and nature" (1999). Colloquia of the Department of Mathematical Sciences. 46.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/mathcolloquia/46