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The Art of Problem Solving, Vol. 1: The Basics Paperback – August 1, 2006

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• Part of series Art of Problem Solving
• Print length 288 pages
• Language English
• Publisher AoPS Incorporated
• Publication date August 1, 2006
• Dimensions 8.5 x 0.75 x 11 inches
• ISBN-10 0977304566
• ISBN-13 978-0977304561
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• Publisher ‏ : ‎ AoPS Incorporated; 7th edition (August 1, 2006)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0977304566
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0977304561
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.45 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.75 x 11 inches
• #242 in Decision-Making & Problem Solving
• #349 in Education Theory (Books)

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Richard rusczyk.

Richard Rusczyk founded Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) in 2003 to create interactive educational opportunities for avid math students. Richard is one of the co-authors of the Art of Problem Solving classic textbooks, author of Art of Problem Solving's Introduction to Algebra, Introduction to Geometry, and Precalculus textbooks, co-author of Art of Problem Solving's Intermediate Algebra and Prealgebra, one of the co-creators of the Mandelbrot Competition, and a past Director of the USA Mathematical Talent Search. He was a participant in National MATHCOUNTS, a three-time participant in the Math Olympiad Summer Program, and a USA Mathematical Olympiad winner (1989). He graduated from Princeton University in 1993, and worked as a bond trader for D.E. Shaw & Company for four years. AoPS marks Richard's return to his vocation: educating motivated students.

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Customers find the book challenging but educational. They appreciate the clear treatment of problem-solving and the right amount of challenge. Readers also describe the writing quality as well-written and the layout of each chapter as clear.

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Customers find the book challenging but educational. They say it teaches valuable problem-solving skills through reading and working on problems. Readers also mention the concepts are explained fully and in the logical order necessary to build upon one. Overall, they say the book covers very advanced concepts and problems in pre-algebra.

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"...layout of each chapter is very clear, and it is not that difficult to learn the challenge concepts since each topic starts with pretty basic..." Read more

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Customers find the writing quality of the book well-written and clear. They also say it's a good book for kids.

"...The layout of each chapter is very clear , and it is not that difficult to learn the challenge concepts since each topic starts with pretty basic..." Read more

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