Author: Madeleine Gardner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Core academic skills for educators
Languages : en
Pages : 250

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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.

Author: Claudi Alsina
Publisher: MAA
ISBN: 9780883857465
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 202

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The object of this book is to show how visualization techniques may be employed to produce pictures that have interest for the creation, communication and teaching of mathematics. Mathematical drawings related to proofs have been produced since antiquity in China, Arabia, Greece and India but only in the last thirty years has there been a growing interest in so-called 'proofs without words.' In this book the authors show that behind most of the pictures 'proving' mathematical relations are some well-understood methods. The first part of the book consists of twenty short chapters, each one describing a method to visualize some mathematical idea (a proof, a concept, an operation,...) and several applications to concrete cases. Following this the book examines general pedagogical considerations concerning the development of visual thinking, practical approaches for making visualizations in the classroom and a discussion of the role that hands-on material plays in this process.

Author: Kate Luckett
Publisher: Portable Press
ISBN: 9781645172536
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Math is more accessible than ever with this handy guide to essential concepts. Using step-by-step instructions, handy illustrations, and engaging explanations, Math Made Simple communicates one of the toughest subjects to a new generation of students. This colorful guide covers key topics taught in schools, and also inspires readers to dive further into the fascinating world of mathematics. Ten chapters cover the fundamental topics in mathematics, including statistics, measurements, and algebra. In addition, each chapter contains short quizzes, allowing readers to test their progress. This guide will develop readers’ ability to solve problems and gain insight into how much mathematics shapes the world around them.

Author: Francis Su
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300237138
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 287

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"The ancient Greeks argued that the best life was filled with beauty, truth, justice, play and love. The mathematician Francis Su knows just where to find them."--Kevin Hartnett, Quanta Magazine" This is perhaps the most important mathematics book of our time. Francis Su shows mathematics is an experience of the mind and, most important, of the heart."--James Tanton, Global Math Project For mathematician Francis Su, a society without mathematical affection is like a city without concerts, parks, or museums. To miss out on mathematics is to live without experiencing some of humanity's most beautiful ideas. In this profound book, written for a wide audience but especially for those disenchanted by their past experiences, an award-winning mathematician and educator weaves parables, puzzles, and personal reflections to show how mathematics meets basic human desires--such as for play, beauty, freedom, justice, and love--and cultivates virtues essential for human flourishing. These desires and virtues, and the stories told here, reveal how mathematics is intimately tied to being human. Some lessons emerge from those who have struggled, including philosopher Simone Weil, whose own mathematical contributions were overshadowed by her brother's, and Christopher Jackson, who discovered mathematics as an inmate in a federal prison. Christopher's letters to the author appear throughout the book and show how this intellectual pursuit can--and must--be open to all.

Author: Clifford A. Pickover
Publisher: Union Square + ORM
ISBN: 1402797494
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 937

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The Neumann Prize–winning, illustrated exploration of mathematics—from its timeless mysteries to its history of mind-boggling discoveries. Beginning millions of years ago with ancient “ant odometers” and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions, The Math Book covers 250 milestones in mathematical history. Among the numerous delights readers will learn about as they dip into this inviting anthology: cicada-generated prime numbers, magic squares from centuries ago, the discovery of pi and calculus, and the butterfly effect. Each topic is lavishly illustrated with colorful art, along with formulas and concepts, fascinating facts about scientists’ lives, and real-world applications of the theorems.

Author: Reed Lerner
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781523677269
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 86

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Improve test scores, master "real world" math, and stop relying on your calculator! Math Made Easy is a fast and simple approach to mental math and quicker calculation. With sections for both mathophobes and mathletes alike, this unique book will transform the way you do math. This guide is filled with practical tricks that will help you: - Calculate tips mentally with ease - Perform complex math problems entirely in your head - Transform seemingly difficult math into simple equations Do you consider yourself bad at math? There is no such thing as a bad student - only a bad teacher! It's time to give yourself another chance by learning a new way to look at math. We start with addition and subtraction to rebuild your approach from the ground up. Or are you a math champ? Learn new tricks to do problems even faster and perform calculations in your head that will leave everyone impressed. Are you planning to apply to college in the US? The redesigned SAT will include a no-calculator math section - it's going to be more important than ever to be able to do calculations quickly and effectively on your own. Applying to grad school? Good math skills are a must for the GRE and GMAT. Plus, Math Made Easy is filled with practice questions to make sure you've got each technique down. As Socrates said, "Wisdom begins with wonder." Aren't you curious to see what you are capable of?

Author: Jordan Ellenberg
Publisher: Penguin Press
ISBN: 1594205221
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 480

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A brilliant tour of mathematical thought and a guide to becoming a better thinker, How Not to Be Wrong shows that math is not just a long list of rules to be learned and carried out by rote. Math touches everything we do; It's what makes the world make sense. Using the mathematician's methods and hard-won insights-minus the jargon-professor and popular columnist Jordan Ellenberg guides general readers through his ideas with rigor and lively irreverence, infusing everything from election results to baseball to the existence of God and the psychology of slime molds with a heightened sense of clarity and wonder. Armed with the tools of mathematics, we can see the hidden structures beneath the messy and chaotic surface of our daily lives. How Not to Be Wrong shows us how--Publisher's description.

Author: Richard Elwes
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
ISBN: 9781782069454
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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This is the perfect introduction for those who have a lingering fear of maths. If you think that maths is difficult, confusing, dull or just plain scary, then The Maths Handbook is your ideal companion. Covering all the basics including fractions, equations, primes, squares and square roots, geometry and fractals, Dr Richard Elwes will lead you gently towards a greater understanding of this fascinating subject. Even apparently daunting concepts are explained simply, with the assistance of useful diagrams, and with a refreshing lack of jargon. So whether you're an adult or a student, whether you like Sudoku but hate doing sums, or whether you've always been daunted by numbers at work, school or in everyday life, you won't find a better way of overcoming your nervousness about numbers and learning to enjoy making the most of mathematics.

Author: Delbert L. Hall
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780997874617
Category : Stage machinery
Languages : en
Pages : 313

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This is the fourth edition of Dr. Hall's book on rigging math. It breaks down complex entertainment rigging (theatre and arena) calculations and makes them easy to understand. It also provides hints for remembering many rigging formulas. It is a great resource for anyone studying for either ETCP rigging exam, and includes an explanation of the equations found on the ETCP Certified Rigger - Formula Table. The third edition has a greatly expanded section on arena rigging, as well as more material and appendices for theatrical rigging. Also, this edition has links to even more free downloads of Excel workbooks for arena rigging. Beginning riggers will find this an excellent textbook and experience riggers will find it as a great reference book.

Author: Katherine Loop
Publisher: Master Books
ISBN: 9780890519141
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Katherine Loop has done the remarkable! She has written a solid math course with a truly Biblical worldview. This course goes way beyond the same old Christian math course that teaches math with a few Scriptures sprinkled in and maybe some church-based word problems. This course truly transforms the way we see math. Katherine makes the argument that math is not a neutral subject as most have come to believe. She carefully lays the foundation of how math points to our Creator, the God of the Bible. The nature of God, His Creation, and even the Gospel itself is seen through the study of math. Katherine does a marvelous job of revealing His Glory in this one-of-a-kind math course. Katherine Loop's Principles of Mathematics Biblical Worldview Curriculum is a first of its kind. It takes math to a whole new level students and parents are going to love. It is a guaranteed faith grower!