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Schaum's Outlines are usually a good source of cheap (~$15) "cut the crap" textbook alternatives. Brief explanations, then many worked problems, then more probl
by me2i81 18y ago
Schaum's Outlines are usually a good source of cheap (~$15) "cut the crap" textbook alternatives. Brief explanations, then many worked problems, then more problems with answers elsewhere.
- brentr 18y agoI'm not so sure Schaum's is that great. I want to "cut the crap" but replace it with a deeper study of whatever the student is studying. I really dislike when a mathematics textbook states something like "The proof is too complicated and therefore not included." Let me be the judge of that. At least indicate where I may find a proof of a theorem if it's not included in the text. I also believe that logic and proofs should be taught much earlier in the curriculum than at present, and I don't consider the simple geometric proofs learned in high school to be a firm basis on which to start. Under my plan, something like Rudin should be what is taught as a last math class in high school. Some may say that is too ambitious. I don't think so.