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
Math Doesn't Suck: How to Survive Middle-School Math Without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail
ISBN: Binding: Hardcover Edition: Author(s): Danica McKellar Publisher: Hudson Street Press 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
Barron's SAT Subject Test Math Level 2, 8th Edition
ISBN: 0764136925 Binding: Paperback Edition: 8th Author(s): Richard Ku, Howard P. Dodge Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Number of Pages: 384
The newly updated edition of this manual presents a diagnostic test a review of all Math Level 2 test topics and six full length model tests with answer keys and answer explanations Test topics are reviewed in five separate chapters each containing many practice exercises and answers Major topics covered include functions and algebra; trigonometry; coordinate geometry; three-dimensional geometry; data analysis statistics and probability; and number and operations Also included is detailed instruction on the use of graphing calculators
The Official SAT Subject Tests in Mathematics Levels 1 & 2 Study Guide
ISBN: 0874477727 Binding: Paperback Edition: Stg Author(s): The College Board Publisher: College Board Number of Pages: 216
The best way to practice for the SAT Subject Tests in MathematicsEvery year more than 230000 high school students take a SAT Subject Test in Mathematics The Official SAT Subject Tests in Mathematics Levels 1 & 2 Study Guide is the only source of official questions and answer explanations for these exams and it is the only guide developed by the test maker In addition to two fulllength previously administered practice tests for each exam level this book also contains complete solutions answer explanations and test-taking strategies
All the Math You'll Ever Need: A Self-Teaching Guide (Wiley Self-Teaching Guides)
ISBN: 0471317519 Binding: Paperback Edition: Rev Sub 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 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 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 around In 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
Cracking the SAT Math 1 & 2 Subject Tests, 2009-2010 Edition (College Test Preparation)
ISBN: 0375429107 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Princeton Review Publisher: Princeton Review Number of Pages: 544
The Princeton Review realizes that acing the SAT Math Subject Tests is very different from earning straight As in school We dont try to teach you everything there is to know about mathonly the techniques and information youll need to maximize your score In Cracking the SAT Math 1 and 2 Subject Tests well teach you how to think like the test writers and
Learn what subject matter will be tested so you can study more effectively Review key math vocabulary basic functions and equations Use proven techniques to solve complicated questions
The 2009-2010 edition of Cracking the SAT Math 1 and 2 Subject Tests also includes 4 full-length practice tests
ISBN: 0439598400 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Greg Tang Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks Number of Pages: 40
Category: Math Skills"How many grapes are on the vine Counting each takes too much time Never Fear I have a hunchThere 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
Hands-On Math Projects With Real-Life Applications (J-B Ed: Hands On)
ISBN: 0787981796 Binding: Paperback Edition: 2 Author(s): Judith A. Muschla, Gary Robert Muschla Publisher: Jossey-Bass Number of Pages: 464
Hands-On Math Projects with Real-Life Applications Second Edition offers an exciting collection of 60 hands-on projects to help students in grades 6--12 apply math concepts and skills to solving everyday real-life problems The book is filled with classroom-tested projects that emphasize: cooperative learning group sharing verbalizing concepts and ideas efficient researching and writing clearly in mathematics and across other subject areas Each project achieves the goal of helping to build skills in problem solving critical thinking and decision making and supports an environment in which positive group dynamics flourish
Each of the projects follows the same proven format and includes instructions for the teacher a Student Guide and one or more reproducible datasheets and worksheets They all include the elements needed for a successful individual or group learning experience The projects are easily implemented and can stand alone and they can be used with students of various grade levels and abilities
This thoroughly revised edition of the bestseller includes some new projects as well as fresh information about technology-based and e-learning strategies and enhancements; No Child Left Behind standards; innovative teaching suggestions with activities exercises and standards-based objectives; reading and literacy connections; and guidelines and objectives for group and team-building projects
Hands-On Math Projects with Real-Life Applications is printed in a lay-flat format for easy photocopying and to help you quickly find appropriate projects to meet the diverse needs of your students and it includes a special Skills Index that identifies the skills emphasized in each project This book will save you time and help you instill in your students a genuine appreciation for the world of mathematics
"The projects in this book will enable teachers to broaden their instructional program and provide their students with activities that require the application of math skills to solve real-life problems This book will help students to realize the relevance and scope of mathematics in their lives" --Melissa Taylor middle school mathematics teacher Point Pleasant Borough New Jersey
