Mathematics & Statistics Awareness

April is Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month. The annual observance aims to help improve our general knowledge and appreciation of these subjects that are essential to advancement and innovation in many fields of study.

Take some time this month to discover some of the ways in which Mathematics and Statistics enhance many aspects of daily life, and improve your understanding and interest in these subjects through readings, games, puzzles, and other recreational activities. 

Library Resources 

Ebooks

• A mathematical nature walk (J. A. Adam)
• Developing life skills through math and science games (W. K. Seah et al.)
• Elliptic tales : curves, counting, and number theory (A. Ash and R. Gross) 
• How to fold it : The mathematics of linkages, origami, and polyhedra (J. O’Rourke)
• Learning to love math : Teaching strategies that change student attitudes and get results (J. Willis) 
• Nonplussed! : Mathematical proof of implausible ideas (J.Havil)
• Taking Sudoku seriously : The math behind the world’s most popular pencil puzzle (J. Rosenhouse and L. Taalman)
• The essence of mathematics through elementary problems (A. Borovik and T. Gardiner)
• Probabilities : The little numbers that rule our lives (P. Olofsson)
• Using statistics: A gentle introduction (G. Rugg)

Featured databases

• Academic Search Complete
• Credo Reference
• JSTOR
• ScienceDirect
• Statista

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