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Problem Solving Through Recreational Mathematics (Dover Books on Mathematics) (1st Edition) by Bonnie Averbach, Orin Chein Paperback, 480 Pages, Published 1999 ISBN-10: 0-486-40917-1 / 0486409171 ISBN-13: 978-0-486-40917-7 / 9780486409177 Historically, many of the most important mathematical concepts arose from problems that were recreational in origin. This book takes advantage of that fact, using recreational mathematics — problems, puzzles and games — to teach students how to think critically. Encouraging active participation rath |