Game, Set and Math
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Game, Set and Math is a popular mathematics book by Ian Stewart that uses games, puzzles, and recreational problems to explore a wide range of mathematical ideas in an accessible way.
All labels observed (1)
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| Game, Set and Math canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T6389511 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Game, Set and Math Context triple: [Ian Stewart, notableWork, Game, Set and Math]
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A.
Mathematical Games
"Mathematical Games" is a long-running Scientific American column by Martin Gardner that popularized recreational mathematics and puzzles for a broad audience.
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B.
Numbers on the Boards
"Numbers on the Boards" is a minimalist, hard-hitting hip-hop track by Pusha T known for its stark production and boastful, technically sharp lyricism.
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C.
Winning Ways for your Mathematical Plays
Winning Ways for your Mathematical Plays is a multi-volume book on combinatorial game theory that popularizes and systematically explores mathematical games and their underlying structures.
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D.
Values of the Game
Values of the Game is a reflective book by former U.S. senator and NBA player Bill Bradley that uses basketball stories to explore character, ethics, and life lessons.
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E.
The Dots and Boxes Game: Sophisticated Child's Play
"The Dots and Boxes Game: Sophisticated Child's Play" is a mathematical analysis of the classic pencil-and-paper game Dots and Boxes, exploring its underlying combinatorial game theory and advanced strategies.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Game, Set and Math Target entity description: Game, Set and Math is a popular mathematics book by Ian Stewart that uses games, puzzles, and recreational problems to explore a wide range of mathematical ideas in an accessible way.
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A.
Mathematical Games
"Mathematical Games" is a long-running Scientific American column by Martin Gardner that popularized recreational mathematics and puzzles for a broad audience.
-
B.
Numbers on the Boards
"Numbers on the Boards" is a minimalist, hard-hitting hip-hop track by Pusha T known for its stark production and boastful, technically sharp lyricism.
-
C.
Winning Ways for your Mathematical Plays
Winning Ways for your Mathematical Plays is a multi-volume book on combinatorial game theory that popularizes and systematically explores mathematical games and their underlying structures.
-
D.
Values of the Game
Values of the Game is a reflective book by former U.S. senator and NBA player Bill Bradley that uses basketball stories to explore character, ethics, and life lessons.
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E.
The Dots and Boxes Game: Sophisticated Child's Play
"The Dots and Boxes Game: Sophisticated Child's Play" is a mathematical analysis of the classic pencil-and-paper game Dots and Boxes, exploring its underlying combinatorial game theory and advanced strategies.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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popular mathematics book ⓘ |
| about |
mathematical games
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mathematical puzzles ⓘ problem solving in mathematics ⓘ |
| aimsTo | explore mathematical ideas ⓘ |
| author | Ian Stewart NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| educationalObjective |
illustrate mathematical concepts through play
ⓘ
stimulate interest in mathematics ⓘ |
| field | popular mathematics ⓘ |
| genre | recreational mathematics ⓘ |
| hasAuthor | Ian Stewart NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasContributor | Ian Stewart NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasFormat | print ⓘ |
| hasSubjectArea |
mathematical thinking
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recreational mathematics ⓘ |
| intendedAudience | general audience ⓘ |
| isPopular | true ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject | mathematics ⓘ |
| narrativeDevice |
games
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puzzles ⓘ |
| targetSkill |
logical reasoning
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problem-solving skills ⓘ |
| typeOfWork | non-fiction ⓘ |
| uses |
games
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puzzles ⓘ recreational problems ⓘ |
| writingStyle | accessible ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Game, Set and Math Description of subject: Game, Set and Math is a popular mathematics book by Ian Stewart that uses games, puzzles, and recreational problems to explore a wide range of mathematical ideas in an accessible way.
Referenced by (1)
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