New Book on Discrete Mathematics with Ducks Now Available from CRC Press

June 4, 2012 - PRLog -- Containing exercises and materials that engage students at all levels, Discrete Mathematics with Ducks presents a gentle introduction for students who find the proofs and abstractions of mathematics challenging. This classroom-tested text uses discrete mathematics as the context for introducing proofwriting.

Facilitating effective and active learning, each chapter contains a mixture of discovery activities, expository text, in-class exercises, and homework problems.

   Elementary exercises at the end of each expository section prompt students to review the material
   Try This! sections encourage students to construct fundamental components of the concepts, theorems, and proofs discussed.
   Sets of discovery problems and illustrative examples reinforce learning.
   Bonus sections can be used for take-home exams, projects, or further study
   Instructor Notes sections offer suggestions on how to use the material in each chapter

Discrete Mathematics with Ducks offers students a diverse introduction to the field and a solid foundation for further study in discrete mathematics and complies with SIGCSE guidelines. The book shows how combinatorics and graph theory are used in both computer science and mathematics.

Praise for Discrete Mathematics with Ducks

"When I used Discrete Mathematics with Ducks in class, I assigned readings, and my students came to class full of questions and ideas. Every day we had a good time in one way or another; these classes were a highlight of my teaching career. I give a lot of credit to this book, thanks to the author's skill at blending rigor, great examples, casual humor, and precise writing."
—David Perkins, author of Calculus and Its Origins

"I had a lot of fun teaching from Discrete Mathematics with Ducks! ... I think the discovery/exploratory/problem solving approach is ABSOLUTELY the way this course should be taught, and of all the discrete books I have looked at, this text does the best job of supporting that kind of approach to the subject while still giving enough of the material in writing to fill in the gaps. ... I found that the material provided and the instructor notes cut down on my prep time, and I definitely referred to them. Having the in-class activities included is a huge benefit to this book."
—Dana Rowland, Associate Professor of Mathematics at Merrimack College

"... an incredible book ... readable by students, useful for instructors, and constructed with style and flair. This book will make it much easier to teach an exciting, student-centered discrete mathematics course that will also serve as an excellent introduction to advanced critical thinking, problem solving, and proofs. And there are ducks!"
—Dr. Douglas Shaw, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Northern Iowa

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ISBN 9781466504998, June 2012, 580 pp, $59.95