Parabolic Problems

Parabola is a mathematics magazine published by the University of New South Wales. Among other things, each issue of Parabola has contained a collection of puzzles/problems, on various mathematical topics and at a suitable level for younger (but mathematically sophisticated) readers.

Parabolic Problems: 60 Years of Mathematical Puzzles in Parabola collects the very best of the almost 1800 problems and puzzles into a single volume. Many of the problems have been re-mastered, and new illustrations have been added. Topics covered range across geometry, number theory, combinatorics, logic, and algebra. Solutions are provided to all problems, and a chapter has been included detailing some frequently useful problem-solving techniques, making this a fabulous resource for education and, most importantly, fun!

Features

• Hundreds of diverting and mathematically interesting problems and puzzles
• Accessible for anyone with a high school level mathematics education
• Wonderful resource for teachers and students of mathematics from high school to undergraduate level, and beyond.