Mathematical Circle Diaries, Year 1: Complete Curriculum for Grades 5 to 7 (MSRI Mathematical Circles Library) (MSRI Mathematical Circles Library, 11)

The book focuses on word problems and on ways teachers could introduce them to their students. A good part of the book contains valuable advice on how to organize and run Math Circles. However, what appealed to my interests were the word problems. They do not lend themselves to prescribed "recipes" for solving them, and thus looking for solutions the students will develop better visualizing capabilities and logical thinking habits.I highly recommend this book to all fortunate enough to work with young, bright students (8 to 13 years old) on developing their thinking and a love for math.

Problems n solutions are indeed elegant.. Develops and stimulates the thought processes for non routine sums.. Wen is year 2 of this title for grades 8 n 9 likely to be published ?

Just buy for the kids, this is not a maths book, it teaches how to think and solve.

Great book, lot of interesting problems, my students love Knights and liars!

Very good for elementary kids.

I have been using this book for Math Circle at Caltech for 3-4 graders. With 3-4 graders and 1-hour classes late evening we needed to spend 2-3 lessons per 1 lesson in the book. Loved the challenging and entertaining problems. Used format of Math Hockey described in the book a lot, mixing the problems from the book and Math Kangaroo problems.

This book is a welcome departure from usual "extracurricular" math textbooks. I only looked through it in some detail, without actually using it yet, but was impressed by the well-organized lessons, creative approach that is likely to keep the kids of the target age interested, and the variety of complex math topics covered in the book, which are well above and beyond any school curriculum for this age. This book is a must for any parent whose kid is excited about math, and is eager to dive deep into the subject.

This book is a great material for a school math club or homeschooling co-op. The problems are carefully selected and tested. Instead of being just a collection of problems, the book carefully spells out the best teaching practices along with typical student responses. Definitely a must for any math club, math library or any parent or teacher who is devoted to develop math and thinking skills in young children.

Clean copy and arrived on time.

Very verbose book. Too few problems and too much explanation. Suitable for primary school students.