Math through the Ages: A Gentle History for Teachers and Others Expanded Second Edition


Book Description

Where did math come from? Who thought up all those algebra symbols, and why? What is the story behind π π? … negative numbers? … the metric system? … quadratic equations? … sine and cosine? … logs? The 30 independent historical sketches in Math through the Ages answer these questions and many others in an informal, easygoing style that is accessible to teachers, students, and anyone who is curious about the history of mathematical ideas. Each sketch includes Questions and Projects to help you learn more about its topic and to see how the main ideas fit into the bigger picture of history. The 30 short stories are preceded by a 58-page bird's-eye overview of the entire panorama of mathematical history, a whirlwind tour of the most important people, events, and trends that shaped the mathematics we know today. “What to Read Next” and reading suggestions after each sketch provide starting points for readers who want to learn more. This book is ideal for a broad spectrum of audiences, including students in history of mathematics courses at the late high school or early college level, pre-service and in-service teachers, and anyone who just wants to know a little more about the origins of mathematics.




Math for the Ages!


Book Description

Why am I writing a Math book? The book's focus is on how to solve math problems quickly and in your head as much as possible. Speed without sacrificing accuracy is the primary emphasis. Both can be achieved. I have always loved basic math and have enjoyed mental math since my childhood days. The good foundation has helped me greatly later in my career. I have worked with my kids on math problems and enjoy working with them. I believe I can present the tips and thought process in solving math problems intuitively. I enjoy writing books and have written two successful books, the first one on Advanced Chip design, closely related to my work, and the second one on stock investments and personal finance, another subject close to my heart. There are numerous books available, and as a writer, the challenge always is how much and what to present. I have researched it thoroughly and have very high hopes that this book on math will be for the ages and something to keep for a lifetime. My expectation is that students receive perfect math score (800) or scores close to 800. I worked with my son on his SAT math prep. I helped him in understanding various math concepts and how to speed up. I believe it helped, though I give him credit for his determination and openness to learning. He scored close to perfect (790 out of 800) on SAT math. Last but not the least, it will be a befitting tribute to my Mom, who shaped my early years (she was also my school math teacher) and built a strong foundation on math for me. I am excited that she is also a contributor to this book.




Beast Academy Guide 2A


Book Description

Beast Academy Guide 2A and its companion Practice 2A (sold separately) are the first part in the planned four-part series for 2nd grade mathematics. Book 2A includes chapters on place value, comparing, and addition.







Beast Academy Practice 2B


Book Description

Beast Academy Practice 2B and its companion Guide 2B (sold separately) are the second part in the planned four-part series for 2nd grade mathematics. Level 2B includes chapters on subtraction, expressions, and problem solving.




Beast Academy Practice 3A


Book Description

Beast Academy Practice 3A is aligned to the 2010 Common Core State Standards for 3rd grade mathematics. The book provides over 300 problems ranging from introductory level exercises to very challenging puzzles and word problems on shape classification, skip-counting, and perimeter and area.




Beast Academy Guide 4A


Book Description

Beast Academy Guide 4A and its companion Practice 4A (sold separately) are the first part in the planned four-part series aligned to the Common Core State Standards for 4th grade mathematics. Level 4A includes chapters on shapes, multiplication, and exponents.




Montessori Math Workbook - Primary Book 1


Book Description

A hands-on open-and-go Montessori math curriculum. Use as a supplement to traditional, physical Montessori math materials OR as a stand-alone math curriculum. Montessori math sets a firm foundation in concrete principles before slowly progressing into abstraction. This workbook uniquely takes the Montessori concrete materials and puts them on paper, so your child can sit with a pencil, scissors, and glue, and concretely manipulate, touch, and visualize numbers, creating a strong math foundation using just this workbook.This is meant to be a first exposure to math, so we start at the very beginning. We cover conceptualizing numbers 0-100 in a Montessori sequence through many hands-on and visual activities. Using just a pencil, scissors, and glue, you can help your child conceptualize numbers 0-100 while working through the Montessori Math framework. In this first book, your child will be exposed to:?? tactile numerals ?? the spindle box ?? number rods ?? beginning operations with number rods ?? cards and counters ?? the short bead stair ?? the addition snake game ?? teen numbers and teen number formation ?? counting by tens ?? counting all the way to one hundred using the 100 chain and the 100 board. ? Best of all, directions are included for every activity. ? Give your child the gift of understanding math. Target ages: 3-6.




Beast Academy Practice 5D


Book Description

Beast Academy Practice 5D and its companion Guide 5D (sold separately) are the fourth part in the four-part series for 5th grade mathematics. Level 5D includes chapters on percents, square roots, and exponents.




Singapore Math Preschool Workbook Ages 3-5


Book Description

The singapore math preschool Workbook provides focused practice in mathematical mastery for 3 to 5 year-old children. This preschool workbook includes: Step 1: Tracing Numbers Step 2: Learning to Count Step 3: Simple Addition Step 4: Simple Subtraction Step 5: Mental Math Step 6: Shapes Other Advantages: A bonus coloring section to encourage and engage your child as they build skills progressively Fun and educational pre k math activities Cute and inspiring themes Practically sized and high quality paper Premium cover design Perfectly sized at 8.5" x 11"