Author : Isaac Asimov
Publisher :
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 46,72 MB
Release : 1964
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN :
Describes shortcuts to use in solving problems in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, and fractions.
Author : Edward H. Julius
Publisher : Perigee Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,19 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Mental arithmetic
ISBN : 9780399521294
For the millions of math-phobes out there, help is at hand. The RAPID MATH IN 10 DAYS program is designed to help master basic math skills and learn to add, subtract, multiply, and divide quickly and without a calculator.
Author : Reed Lerner
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 40,54 MB
Release : 2016-01-24
Category :
ISBN : 9781523677269
Improve test scores, master "real world" math, and stop relying on your calculator! Math Made Easy is a fast and simple approach to mental math and quicker calculation. With sections for both mathophobes and mathletes alike, this unique book will transform the way you do math. This guide is filled with practical tricks that will help you: - Calculate tips mentally with ease - Perform complex math problems entirely in your head - Transform seemingly difficult math into simple equations Do you consider yourself bad at math? There is no such thing as a bad student - only a bad teacher! It's time to give yourself another chance by learning a new way to look at math. We start with addition and subtraction to rebuild your approach from the ground up. Or are you a math champ? Learn new tricks to do problems even faster and perform calculations in your head that will leave everyone impressed. Are you planning to apply to college in the US? The redesigned SAT will include a no-calculator math section - it's going to be more important than ever to be able to do calculations quickly and effectively on your own. Applying to grad school? Good math skills are a must for the GRE and GMAT. Plus, Math Made Easy is filled with practice questions to make sure you've got each technique down. As Socrates said, "Wisdom begins with wonder." Aren't you curious to see what you are capable of?
Author : Jason Marshall
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 43,4 MB
Release : 2011-07-05
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 1429983361
Need some serious help solving equations? Totally frustrated by polynomials, parabolas and that dreaded little x? THE MATH DUDE IS HERE TO HELP! Jason Marshall, popular podcast host known to his fans as The Math Dude, understands that algebra can cause agony. But he's determined to show you that you can solve those confusing, scream-inducing math problems--and it won't be as hard as you think! Jason kicks things off with a basic-training boot camp to help you review the essential math you'll need to truly "get" algebra. The basics covered, you'll be ready to tackle the concepts that make up the core of algebra. You'll get step-by-step instructions and tutorials to help you finally understand the problems that stump you the most, including loads of tips on: - Working with fractions, decimals, exponents, radicals, functions, polynomials and more - Solving all kinds of equations, from basic linear problems to the quadratic formula and beyond - Using graphs and understanding why they make solving complex algebra problems easier Learning algebra doesn't have to be a form of torture, and with The Math Dude's Quick and Dirty Guide to Algebra, it won't be. Packed with tons of fun features including "secret agent math-libs," and "math brain games," and full of quick and dirty tips that get right to the point, this book will have even the biggest math-o-phobes basking in a-ha moments and truly understanding algebra in a way that will stick for years (and tests) to come. Whether you're a student who needs help passing algebra class, a parent who wants to help their child meet that goal, or somebody who wants to brush up on their algebra skills for a new job or maybe even just for fun, look no further. Sit back, relax, and let this guide take you on a trip through the world of algebra.
Author : Sandra Luna McCune
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 18,92 MB
Release : 2018-12-28
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 1260135225
Get the knowledge and skills you need to solve math problems with confidence!This book won’t overwhelm you with endless drills. Instead, it offers an original, step-by-step approach to learning math. The book will first introduce you to essential math concepts—allowing you to grasp the subject almost immediately. You will gradually progress to more challenging skills. Along the way, you will learn how to solve practical problems using clear, step-by-step instructions. Exercises for each section, with detailed, worked-out solutions, let you check your progress. In no time at all, you will have acquired the knowledge and skills you need to solve math problems with confidence!Features•A unique building-block approach to mastering math•Down-to-earth explanations of important rules and concepts•Sample problems that are carefully explained—step by step•Exercises that will allow you to practice what you’ve learned and measure your progress•Insights on how to avoid common mistakes
Author : Steve Slavin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 26,96 MB
Release : 1999-03-29
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0471674028
A sharp mind, like a healthy body, is subject to the same ruleof nature: Use it or lose it Need a calculator just to work out a 15 percent service charge? Not exactly sure how to get the calculator to give you the figureyou need? Turn to this revised and updated edition of All the MathYou'll Ever Need, the friendliest, funniest, and easiest workoutprogram around. In no time, you'll have total command of all the powerfulmathematical tools needed to make numbers work for you. In adollars-and-cents, bottom-line world, where numbers influenceeverything, none of us can afford to let our math skills atrophy.This step-by-step personal math trainer: Refreshes practical math skills for your personal andprofessional needs, with examples based on everyday situations. Offers straightforward techniques for working with decimals and fractions. Demonstrates simple ways to figure discounts, calculatemortgage interest rates, and work out time, rate, and distance problems. Contains no complex formulas and no unnecessary technical terms.
Author : Andy Dousis
Publisher : Center for Responsive Schools, Inc.
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 22,47 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Education
ISBN : 1892989379
Bring joy and energy to math learning without adding to your already-packed schedule! Here are 150 fun and engaging math activities suitable for kindergartners to 5th graders, with math-themed ideas for all four Morning Meeting components: greeting, group activity, sharing, and morning message. Use these games, songs, chants, hands-on experiments, and more to inspire students' interest in math and help them practice skills. Each activity includes easy how-to steps; relevant NCTM content and process standards; specific math skills addressed; materials needed (all require few or no materials); tips on preparing students for success; math vocabulary to emphasize; and variations and extensions.
Author : Deborah Schecter
Publisher : Scholastic Teaching Resources
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 20,34 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780439199421
Engage students and deepen their mathematical understanding with creative, hands-on art projects. Students use place-value knowledge to "build" Place-Value Skylines, multiply to create "Be Mine" Multiplication arrays, measure to create Area & Perimeter Pals, collect, display, and interpret data to assemble Sand Castle Glyphs, and more. Projects feature easy-to-find materials, step-by-step how to's, and reproducible templates and record sheets. Math and art connection makes math concepts meaningful Great for introducing skills and concepts, reteaching, reinforcement, or review Activities use easy-to-find materials Includes step-by-step how-to's Meets national and state math standards
Author : Edward H. Julius
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 18,70 MB
Release : 1992-11-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 0471575631
Demonstrates a slew of time-saving tips and tricks for performing common math calculations. Contains sample problems for each trick, leading the reader through step-by-step. Features two mid-terms and a final exam to test your progress plus hundreds of exercise problems ranging from simple to more sophisticated. Also includes sections on ``Mathematical Curiosities'' and ``Parlor Tricks'' for math lovers.
Author : Bill Handley
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 36,62 MB
Release : 2007-03-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0787988634
Learn how to easily do quick mental math calculations Speed Math for Kids is your guide to becoming a math genius--even if you have struggled with math in the past. Believe it or not, you have the ability to perform lightning quick calculations that will astonish your friends, family, and teachers. You'll be able to master your multiplication tables in minutes, and learn basic number facts while doing it. While the other kids in class are still writing down the problems, you can be calling out the answers. Speed Math for Kids is all about playing with mathematics. This fun-filled book will teach you: How to multiply and divide large numbers in your head What you can do to make addition and subtraction easy Tricks for understanding fractions and decimals How to quickly check answers every time you make a calculation And much more If you're looking for a foolproof way to do multiplication, division, factoring estimating, and more, Speed Math for Kids is the book for you. With enough practice you'll go straight to the top of the class!
