Journal of the Mathematics Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association
Volume 33 Issue 3, December 1996
1 – 6
History – A Great Source of Challenging Problems
Maria de Losada
Finding challenging but “elementary” problems for young people can be a challenge in itself. Many creative mathematicians generate new and exciting problems, some specializing from their research, some recreating personal problem-solving experiences, and others simply producing great new ideas for young people.