How Long to Read X Marks the Spot

How Long Does it Take to Read X Marks the Spot?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 45 minutes to read X Marks the Spot by Richard Garfinkle

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

X Marks the Spot is written from the point of view of the users of mathematics. Since the beginning, mathematical concepts and techniques (such as arithmetic and geometry) were created as tools with a particular purpose like counting sheep and measuring land areas. Understanding those purposes leads to a greater understanding of why mathematics developed as it did. Later mathematical concepts came from a process of abstracting and generalizing earlier mathematics. This process of abstraction is very powerful, but often comes at the price of intuition and understanding. This book strives to give a guided tour of the development of various branches of mathematics (and what they’re used for) that will give the reader this intuitive understanding. Features Treats mathematical techniques as tools, and areas of mathematics as the result of abstracting and generalizing earlier mathematical tools Written in a relaxed conversational and occasionally humorous style making it easy to follow even when discussing esoterica. Unravels how mathematicians think, demystifying math and connecting it to the ways non-mathematicians think and connecting math to people’s lives Discusses how math education can be improved in order to prevent future generations from being turned off by math.

How long is X Marks the Spot?

X Marks the Spot by Richard Garfinkle is 462 pages long, and a total of 116,424 words.

This makes it 156% the length of the average book. It also has 142% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read X Marks the Spot Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 36 minutes to read X Marks the Spot aloud.

What Reading Level is X Marks the Spot?

X Marks the Spot is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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