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| Source: | Mathematics Magazine. Jun2026, Vol. 99 Issue 3, p345-346. 2p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Assessment of education, Polyhedral combinatorics, Numerals, Mathematics, Recreational mathematics, Philosophy of mathematics, Euclidean geometry |
| Abstract: | The main focus of the text is a selection of recent mathematical books and articles covering diverse topics such as fairness in testing, large numbers, Euclidean geometry, foundational debates in mathematics, overlooked advanced mathematical topics, polyhedral geometry, and mathematical concepts illustrated through humor. Highlights include a critical examination of admissions testing and societal inequities, historical and modern approaches to expressing huge numbers, a Euclidean proof related to the fourth postulate, and a new convex polyhedron disproving a long-standing conjecture about Rupert’s property. The materials range from advanced graduate-level discussions to accessible, playful treatments of mathematics, offering resources for researchers, educators, and students interested in both the technical and sociocultural dimensions of mathematics. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: | Education Research Complete |
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