Out of the Labyrinth: Setting Mathematics Free

Who hasn't feared the math Minotaur in its labyrinth of abstractions? Now, inOut of the Labyrinth, Robert and Ellen Kaplan--the founders of The Math Circle, the popular learning program begun at Harvard in 1994--reveal the secrets behind their highly successful approach, leading readers out of the labyrinth and into the joyous embrace of mathematics. Written with the same wit and clarity that made Robert Kaplan'sThe Nothing That Isan international bestseller,Out of the Labyrinthoffers an engaging and practical guide for parents and educators, and a delight for anyone interested in sharing the pleasures of mathematics. The Kaplans argue that math should be taught as the highest form of intellectual play, an endeavor to be explored and enjoyed by children (or adults) of any age. Enhanced throughout with puzzles, practical equations, and colorful anecdotes from their own classrooms,Out of the Labyrinthwill allow students, parents, teachers, and others to wrestle with the accessible mysteries of math--and discover their inner math genius.Kaplan, Robert is the author of 'Out of the Labyrinth: Setting Mathematics Free' with ISBN 9780195368529 and ISBN 0195368525.