A resource for introductory calculus courses. It provides incorrect mathematical statements which require students to create counterexamples to disprove them.
A resource for introductory calculus courses. It provides incorrect mathematical statements which require students to create counterexamples to dispro...
In the study of mathematics, surprising and counterintuitive examples can offer a fascinating insight into the development of the subject, and inspire a learner's passion for discovery. With a carefully chosen selection of so-called paradoxes and sophisms, this book offers a delightful supplementary resource to enhance the study of single variable calculus. By paradox, the authors mean an unexpected statement that looks invalid, but is in fact true. The word sophism describes intentionally invalid reasoning that looks formally correct, but, in fact, contains a subtle mistake or flaw. This...
In the study of mathematics, surprising and counterintuitive examples can offer a fascinating insight into the development of the subject, and inspire...
