Secrets of Mental Math: The Mathemagician's Guide to Lightning Calculation and Amazing Math Tricks
ISBN: 0307338401 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Arthur Benjamin, Michael Shermer Publisher: Three Rivers Press Number of Pages: 304
These simple math secrets and tricks will forever change how you look at the world of numbers
Secrets of Mental Math will have you thinking like a math genius in no time Get ready to amaze your friendsand yourselfwith incredible calculations you never thought you could master as renowned mathemagician Arthur Benjamin shares his techniques for lightning-quick calculations and amazing number tricks This book will teach you to do math in your head faster than you ever thought possible dramatically improve your memory for numbers andmaybe for the first timemake mathematics fun
Yes even you can learn to do seemingly complex equations in your head; all you need to learn are a few tricks Youll be able to quickly multiply and divide triple digits compute with fractions and determine squares cubes and roots without blinking an eye No matter what your age or current math ability Secrets of Mental Math will allow you to perform fantastic feats of the mind effortlessly This is the math they never taught you in school
ISBN: 0486246116 Binding: Paperback Edition: Revised Author(s): Gerard W. Kelly Publisher: Dover Publications Number of Pages: 112
Clear concise compendium of about 150 time-saving math short-cuts features faster easier ways to add subtract multiply and divide Each problem includes an explanation of the method a step-by-step solution the short-cut solution and proof as well as an explanation of why it works No special math ability needed
ISBN: 0439598400 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Greg Tang Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks Number of Pages: 40
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Category: Math Skills "How many grapes are on the vine Counting each takes too much time Never Fear I have a hunch There is a match for every bunch"
Greg Tang a lifelong lover of math shares the techniques that have helped him solve problems in the most creative ways Harry Briggs's vibrant & inviting illustrations create a perfect environment for these innovative games So open your mind-and have fun
"Thisclever math book uses rhyming couplets riddlesvisual clues to help the reader find new ways to group numbers for quick countingA winning addition" --Kirkus
All the Math You'll Ever Need: A Self-Teaching Guide (Wiley Self-Teaching Guides)
ISBN: 0471317519 Binding: Paperback Edition: Revised Edition Author(s): Steve Slavin Publisher: Wiley Number of Pages: 240
A sharp mind like a healthy body is subject to the same rule of nature: Use it or lose itNeed a calculator just to work out a 15 percent service charge Not exactly sure how to get the calculator to give you the figure you need Turn to this revised and updated edition of All the Math You'll Ever Need the friendliest funniest and easiest workout program aroundIn no time you'll have total command of all the powerful mathematical tools needed to make numbers work for you In a dollars-and-cents bottom-line world where numbers influence everything 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 and professional needs with examples based on everyday situations
Offers straightforward techniques for working with decimals and fractions
Demonstrates simple ways to figure discounts calculate mortgage interest rates and work out time rate and distance problems
Contains no complex formulas and no unnecessary technical terms
ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: Draft Author(s): Robert Manners Publisher: Number of Pages: 163
Danny Vandervere has the world on a string: beautiful athletic intelligent rich popular; but the string starts to unravel when Danny trips over the corpse of his math teacher during his morning run With a sprained ankle and the unlikely assistance of Ash an unpopular goth kid from school Danny begins to investigate the life and death of a man he only knew as Mr Janacek But when his ankle heals he returns to his normal routine only to have it interrupted again by the discovery of another corpse As his senior year progresses the deaths and accidents of people he knows mount up and it seems there is a serial killer on a spree in this tiny mountain townand all of the victims have Danny Vandervere in common He and Ash must discover the killer before he (or she) closes in on Danny himself
Math Doesn't Suck: How to Survive Middle School Math Without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail
ISBN: 0452289491 Binding: Paperback Edition: Reprint Author(s): Danica McKellar Publisher: Plume Number of Pages: 320
From a well-known actress and math geniusa groundbreaking guide to mathematics for middle school girls their parents and educators
As the math education crisis in this country continues to make headlines research continues to prove that it is in middle school when math scores begin to dropespecially for girlsin large part due to the relentless social conditioning that tells girls they cant do math and that math is uncool Young girls today need strong female role models to embrace the idea that its okay to be smartin fact its sexy to be smart
Its Danica McKellars mission to be this role model and demonstrate on a large scale that math doesnt suck In this fun and accessible guide McKellardubbed a math superstar by The New York Timesgives girls and their parents the tools they need to master the math concepts that confuse middle-schoolers most including fractions percentages pre-algebra and more The book features hip real-world examples step-by-step instruction and engaging stories of Danicas own childhood struggles in math (and stardom) In addition borrowing from the style of todays teen magazines it even includes a Math Horoscope section Math Personality Quizzes and Real-Life Testimonialsultimately revealing why math is easier and cooler than readers think
ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: Author(s): Unknown Publisher: Number of Pages:
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ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: Author(s): Michael Steane Publisher: Number of Pages: 7
This is a short essay (6 pages of A4) which gives a clear explanation of why some people cannot do math and some people can There are pointers explaining what to do if you are a non-mathematician who wants to be a mathematician (Studying the subject in a conventional manner is not likely to work given that it has not worked before)
The Math Book: From Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension, 250 Milestones in the History of Mathematics (Sterling Milestones)
ISBN: 1402788290 Binding: Paperback Edition: Reprint Author(s): Clifford A. Pickover Publisher: Sterling Number of Pages: 528
Math's infinite mysteries and beauty unfold in this brand-new paperback edition of the bestselling The Math Book Beginning millions of years ago with ancient ant odometers and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions prolific polymath Clifford Pickover covers 250 milestones in mathematical history Among the numerous concepts readers will encounter as they dip into this inviting anthology: cicada-generated prime numbers magic squares the discovery of pi and calculus and the butterfly effect Each topic is presented in a lavishly illustrated spread including formulas fascinating facts about scientists' lives and real-world applications of the theorems
Mastering Essential Math Skills: 20 Minutes a Day to Success, Book 2: Middle Grades/High School
ISBN: 0966621123 Binding: Paperback Edition: 2nd Author(s): Richard W. Fisher Publisher: Math Essentials Number of Pages: 148
Try our newest product NO-NONSENSE ALGEBRACOMES WITH FREE ONLINE VIDEO TUTORIALS FOR EACH LESSON IN THE BOOKb> This book is now available in kindle Master the exact topics recommended by the President's National Math Advisory Panel THIS BOOK IS ALSO AVAILABLE WITH A COMPANION DVD WITH OVER 7 HOURS OF LESSONS LET AMERICA'S MATH TEACHER RICHARD W FISHER BE YOUR OWN PERSONAL TUTOR Are your students algebra readyRequires Only 20 Minutes Per Day Excellent for Home Schooling Excellent For English Language Learners Contains An Illustrated Step-By-Step "How To Use This Book" Section Organized By Chapters With Pre-Tests and Post-Tests Provides Necessary Structure and Guidance For Parents And Teachers Who Have A "Math Phobia" Each Lesson Is Short Concise And Self-Contained Aligned With NCTM Standards Prepares Students For All Areas Of Math Curriculum Consistent Review Built Into Each Lesson Simple To Use And Correct A "Helpful Hints" Section Provides Necessary Guidance For Each Lesson Lessons Are Fun And Exciting Daily Speed Drills Ensure Mastery And Maintenance Of Math Facts Daily Word Problems Parents Teachers And Students Love Them Excellent for summer CHECK OUT ALL THE OTHER MATH ESSENTIALS PRODUCTS Our award-winning products are the gateway to success in algebra and beyond Excellent for continuing educationExcellent for summer TRY OUR FREE iphone app MATH EXPERT from Math Essentialsnet
