The study guide for people who just need to pass math! Written in a conversational style that reads just like a teacher in the classroom talking you through each step. Use the worked out examples and practice problems to learn what is needed to pass math!
A New York Times–bestselling author looks at mathematics education in America—when it’s worthwhile, and when it’s not. Why do we inflict a full menu of mathematics—algebra, geometry, trigonometry, even calculus—on all young Americans, regardless of their interests or aptitudes? While Andrew Hacker has been a professor of mathematics himself, and extols the glories of the subject, he also questions some widely held assumptions in this thought-provoking and practical-minded book. Does advanced math really broaden our minds? Is mastery of azimuths and asymptotes needed for success in most jobs? Should the entire Common Core syllabus be required of every student? Hacker worries that our nation’s current frenzied emphasis on STEM is diverting attention from other pursuits and even subverting the spirit of the country. Here, he shows how mandating math for everyone prevents other talents from being developed and acts as an irrational barrier to graduation and careers. He proposes alternatives, including teaching facility with figures, quantitative reasoning, and understanding statistics. Expanding upon the author’s viral New York Times op-ed, The Math Myth is sure to spark a heated and needed national conversation—not just about mathematics but about the kind of people and society we want to be. “Hacker’s accessible arguments offer plenty to think about and should serve as a clarion call to students, parents, and educators who decry the one-size-fits-all approach to schooling.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
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"Polya reveals how the mathematical method of demonstrating a proof or finding an unknown can be of help in attacking any problem that can be "reasoned" out--from building a bridge to winning a game of anagrams."--Back cover.
This General Educational Development (GED) test prep guide focuses on developing adult students' mathematical reasoning and thinking skills. The guide is designed to prepare adult learners for the GED math test, college entrance math exams, and workforce training entrance math tests. The content of this GED math study guide is aligned with the GED math content standards, the GED high impact indicators for math, and the College and Career Readiness (CCR) math standards. This study guide also covers all the GED assessment targets for mathematics. This GED study test prep guide has eight (8) chapters that teach learners how to visualize and solve quantitative and algebraic work problems. Chapter 1: Using number sense concepts, including ordering rational numbers, absolute value, multiples, factors, and exponents. Chapter 2: Applying ratios, percent, and scale factors. Chapter 3: Using dimensions, perimeter, circumference, and area of two-dimensional figures. Chapter 4: Using dimensions, surface area, and volume of three-dimensional figures. Chapter 5: Writing, manipulating, and solving graph linear inequalities Chapter 6: Comparing, representing, and evaluating functions. Chapter 7: One Practice test. Chapter 8: Complex word problems. Additionally, each of the first seven (7) chapters is divided into 1 to 6 sections that present step-by-step instructions, real-world examples, and practice exercises that enable learners to become fluent in mathematical thinking and reasoning, giving them a deeper understanding of math concepts and terminologies.
The most practical, complete, and accessible guide for understanding algebra If you want to make sense of algebra, check out Practical Algebra: A Self-Teaching Guide. Written by two experienced classroom teachers, this Third Edition is completely revised to align with the Common Core Algebra I math standards used in many states. You’ll get an overview of solving linear and quadratic equations, using ratios and proportions, decoding word problems, graphing and interpreting functions, modeling the real world with statistics, and other concepts found in today’s algebra courses. This book also contains a brief review of pre-algebra topics, including arithmetic and fractions. It has concrete strategies that help diverse students to succeed, such as: over 500 images and tables that illustrate important concepts over 200 model examples with complete solutions almost 1,500 exercises with answers so you can monitor your progress Practical Algebra emphasizes making connections to what you already know and what you’ll learn in the future. You’ll learn to see algebra as a logical and consistent system of ideas and see how it connects to other mathematical topics. This book makes math more accessible by treating it as a language. It has tips for pronouncing and using mathematical notation, a glossary of commonly used terms in algebra, and a glossary of symbols. Along the way, you’ll discover how different cultures around the world over thousands of years developed many of the mathematical ideas we use today. Since students nowadays can use a variety of tools to handle complex modeling tasks, this book contains technology tips that apply no matter what device you’re using. It also describes strategies for avoiding common mistakes that students make. By working through Practical Algebra, you’ll learn straightforward techniques for solving problems, and understand why these techniques work so you’ll retain what you’ve learned. You (or your students) will come away with better scores on algebra tests and a greater confidence in your ability to do math.
It’s the revolutionary math study guide just for middle school students from the brains behind Brain Quest. Everything You Need to Ace Math . . . covers everything to get a student over any math hump: fractions, decimals, and how to multiply and divide them; ratios, proportions, and percentages; geometry; statistics and probability; expressions and equations; and the coordinate plane and functions. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOK™ series is built on a simple and irresistible conceit—borrowing the notes from the smartest kid in class. There are five books in all, and each is the only book you need for each main subject taught in middle school: Math, Science, American History, English Language Arts, and World History. Inside the reader will find every subject’s key concepts, easily digested and summarized: Critical ideas highlighted in neon colors. Definitions explained. Doodles that illuminate tricky concepts in marker. Mnemonics for memorable shortcuts. And quizzes to recap it all. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOKS meet Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and state history standards, and are vetted by National and State Teacher of the Year Award–winning teachers. They make learning fun and are the perfect next step for every kid who grew up on Brain Quest.
I know how you feel. Why should I have to take this test? I'm not going to be a math teacher! Thousands of others have felt the same way. We have found that this workbook will increase your chances of passing the test exponentially! This is a workbook to enable you to pass the Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics (5732). You can now use a calculator for this test but, of course, they have made it harder. Now you have to memorize a lot of formulas but, don't worry, I will provide them all for you in this book. There are questions with multiple correct answers and there are questions where you have to fill in the blank. Samples of each type of question are included in the book. Core Math Made Easy is written in very clear and easy to understand language. The four chapters cover the four sections of the test: Number & Quantity, Algebra & Functions, Geometry, and Probability and Statistics. There are samples of each type of question on the test and answer keys that guide you through each problem in detail. At the end of each section, you will find sample test questions and explanations. Core Math Made Easy is currently being used as the textbook for the workshops at George Mason University. - Publisher.