Introduction to Probability

Introduction to Probability

Author: Joseph K. Blitzstein

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2014-07-24

Total Pages: 599

ISBN-13: 1466575573

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Developed from celebrated Harvard statistics lectures, Introduction to Probability provides essential language and tools for understanding statistics, randomness, and uncertainty. The book explores a wide variety of applications and examples, ranging from coincidences and paradoxes to Google PageRank and Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC). Additional application areas explored include genetics, medicine, computer science, and information theory. The print book version includes a code that provides free access to an eBook version. The authors present the material in an accessible style and motivate concepts using real-world examples. Throughout, they use stories to uncover connections between the fundamental distributions in statistics and conditioning to reduce complicated problems to manageable pieces. The book includes many intuitive explanations, diagrams, and practice problems. Each chapter ends with a section showing how to perform relevant simulations and calculations in R, a free statistical software environment.


Times to Remember, the Fun and Easy Way to Memorize the Multiplication Tables

Times to Remember, the Fun and Easy Way to Memorize the Multiplication Tables

Author: Sandra J. Warren

Publisher:

Published: 2012-05-01

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 9780983658016

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For a child at home or students in a classroom, this 8.5"x11," 244 page resource book is full of reproducable activites to help ALL learners memorize the basic times tables 0-9. Times to Remember is a unique and innovative multi-sensory product. Fast, easy, effective, and fun, the key is found in beautifully illustrated rhymes, created with careful consideration to both visual and auditory learning. Hands-on activities, requiring minimal instruction, also provide kinesthetic learning so that all learners, regardless of learning styles, can celebrate success. Not only is Times to Rememberfun and easy, it takes only minutes for results. It can be presented to an entire classroom, small groups, or individual learners, and is especially effective for students who struggle with rote memorization, including those with special needs. Included are innovative graphic-hint flashcards and quizzes, 21 illustrated rhymes in a trace-and-color format, review pages, games and more. Perfect for parents, grandparents, home school families, teachers, special education and tutors. Combine with Times to Remember Sing-ALong Songs or children's hardcover book for additional fun and learning.


First Steps in Mathematics

First Steps in Mathematics

Author: Sue Willis

Publisher: First Steps

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780975998687

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Provides teachers with a range of practical tools to improve the mathematical learning for all students


The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Author: C.S. Lewis

Publisher: Wyatt North Publishing, LLC

Published: 2018-04-10

Total Pages: 101

ISBN-13:

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C. S. Lewis was a British author, lay theologian, and contemporary of J.R.R. Tolkien. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is the first book in The Chronicles of Narnia.


Liar's Poker

Liar's Poker

Author: Michael Lewis

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2010-03-02

Total Pages: 313

ISBN-13: 039333869X

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The author recounts his experiences on the lucrative Wall Street bond market of the 1980s, where young traders made millions in a very short time, in a humorous account of greed and epic folly.


Error Patterns in Computation

Error Patterns in Computation

Author: Robert B. Ashlock

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13:

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This book is the only one of its kind that instructs teachers to identify typical error patterns, to receive feedback on their diagnosis, and to gain insight regarding why a child may have adopted an incorrect procedure. Revised to link content to the new NCTM Standards, this new edition emphasizes the meaning of operations and using the appropriate method of computation. As in previous editions, it retains its focus on placing paper-and pencil instructional activities within the context of problem solving. Chapter topics cover diagnosing misconceptions and error patterns in computation, providing needed instruction in computation, and helping students who have learned error patterns. For mathematics teachers of special education classes or at the middle school level.


Speed Math for Kids

Speed Math for Kids

Author: Bill Handley

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2007-03-20

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 0787988634

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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!