MATH 3G03

PROBLEM SOLVING

Undergraduate

A course designed to illustrate the principles of mathematical problem solving. This course includes a scientific communication component. Maximum enrolment is 20 students. Three …

Winter 2026 · C01

Readings

Etext How To Solve It: A New Aspect Of Mathematical Method - Permanent Access
Polya · Suggested
ISBN 9781400828678; 9780691164076
Etext Solving Mathematical Problems: A Personal Perspective - 6 Month Access
Tao · Required
ISBN 9780191568695; 9780199205615

Winter 2026 · C01

A course designed to illustrate the principles of mathematical problem solving. This course includes a scientific communication component. Maximum enrolment is 20 students. Three …

Readings

How to Solve It
G. Polya · 1988 · Recommended / optional
Princeton University Press · ISBN 978-0-691-11966-3
Solving Mathematical Problems: A Personal Perspective
Terrance Tao · 2006 · Recommended / optional
Oxford University Press · ISBN 0199205604
This edition is available on Amazon for $24.99. Used copies are fine. Do not purchase until coming to class where I can describe the assignment
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This edition is available on Amazon for $37.50. Used copies are fine. Do not purchase until coming to class where I can describe the assignment
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Sources