Mathematical Problem Solving OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Undergraduate Course on Mathematical Problem Solving Techniques

Published Feb 02, 2009

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Strengthen your ability to answer challenging mathematical questions with this OpenCourseWare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). 'Problem Solving Seminar' is a free course covering techniques used to solve mathematical problems. This undergraduate course is recommended for Mathematics and Statistics students with prior problem-solving experience.

Problem Solving Seminar: Course Specifics

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Problem Solving Seminar: Course Description

Mathematical puzzles have challenged inquisitive minds for centuries. 'Problem Solving Seminar' is an OpenCourseWare offered by MIT that engages those who enjoy tackling problems using various proven strategies. The course trains students to solve numerical questions. Materials outline techniques and information related to congruencies and divisibility, integers, linear algebra and zeros of polynomials. Hints and answers for supplementary problems are available. This course is taught by MIT professors Hartley Rogers, Richard Stanley and Kiran Kedlaya.

Readings and related resources are available free online. If you are interested in taking this course, visit the Problem Solving Seminar page.

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