How To Solve It Paperback – 1 January 2000

Polya’s book generates one definite regret. Why didn’t I come across it earlier? I envy all those who are reading it first time.The method is simple but the number of questions you ask at each stage of the method makes thee solution very rich and the understanding of the problem very deep. The ultimate test of maths is “ By how many methods can you solve a problem and which of them is the most efficient?”You will enjoy every word the master has written.

Because explaining the principles is not always enough. Although this book is not the final word in the field of teaching and does not replace other similar books, this is the only book of its kind authored by a mathematical genius. This book won't turn anyone into next Polya, but it gives teachers something to work on. Of course, one needs to study the theory of problem solving from a biological perspective as well.

It says 'to solve any problem'. But it is primarily for mathematics. So if you are into maths you will like it very much but otherwise the subtitle is misleading (reducing 1 star for that) . Some general principles are given but the examples and discussions are almost exclusively on mathematical.

V nice.. good for developing mathematical instincts in students.. although written for what a teachers perspective should be while teaching but a good read for students as well.

If you are into maths and science then this is your book... I have been reading this book and it is very interesting..

It gives new way of thinking called "out of the box" thinking. I am not a teacher but I think every mathematics teacher should read it.

Good

Good book for business men