Burn Math Class: And Reinvent Mathematics for Yourself
Description: Burn Math Class: And Reinvent Mathematics for Yourself presents a method of learning math by understanding its creation, avoiding memorization, and relying only on basic computation skills. It encourages a personal approach to grasping mathematical concepts
ISBN: 0465053734
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pugio
· 2019-08-05
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For a truly "from scratch" and deeply empowering introduction to the basic notions in calculus (and all mathematics), I've found nothing better than Burn Math Class[1] by Jason Wilkes. It assumes nothing but basic arithmetic, and proceeds to guide you through how to invent maths for yourself.
[1] https://www.amazon.com/Burn-Math-Class-Reinvent-Mathematics/...
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or Calculus Made Easy: https://www.math.wisc.edu/~keisler/keislercalc-09-04-19.pdf