Biology undergraduates, medical students and life-science graduate students often have limited mathematical skills. Similarly, physics, math and engineering students have little patience for the detailed facts that make up much of biological knowledge. Teaching computational neuroscience as an integrated discipline requires that both groups be brought forward onto common ground. This book does this by making ancillary material available in an appendix and providing basic explanations without becoming bogged down in unnecessary details. The book will be suitable for undergraduates and beginning graduate students taking a computational neuroscience course and also to anyone with an interest in the uses of the computer in modeling the nervous system.

Teachers often want to learn new ideas and approaches to improve their teaching, but their efforts are often blocked by structural constraints in their districts and schools. How can schools overcome these barriers to provide more supportive environments for change? The authors answer this question through the study of six cases of schools and districts where teachers and researchers collaborated to develop teaching for understanding in math and science. This new book features: – A new conceptual model of how school resources relate to teaching and learning, focusing not only on material resources such as time and money but also on human and social resources – Methods that administrators can use to support teachers who want to improve their teaching of math and science – Elements that professional developers should look for in a school environment when they are considering working with staff on teaching improvements – Answers to important questions, including how schools operate as organizations, how they control work, how they respond to changes in their environment, and how they improve classroom teaching and learning

Most SAT preparation books on the market offer a review of arithmetic algebra and geometry and include general strategies with practice exams. Unlike these traditional study guides, this book is a supplement with 34 specific shortcuts and strategies for the mathematics portion of SAT and PSAT college entrance exams. Fractions, quantitative comparisons, square roots, algebraic expressions, and geometric concepts are just a few of the topics that are covered. Each shortcut is described in a step-by-step method and examples are provided. A concise summary of formulas and concepts along with a glossary of terms is also included. Students who need an extra edge on the mathematical portion of these tests will benefit from the specific strategies in this book.

Focuses education and training on the technical skills and the correlated communication, math, and science knowledge needed to enter the changing workforce. Volume 2 covers: Engine Repair Heating & Air Conditioning Automatic Transmission & Transaxle Manual Drive Trian & Axles

Math High School

An illustrated introduction to counting and simple addition.This original book uses familiar objects to introduce begining math concepts and reinforce visual literacy. Dynamic illustrations combine with simple yet challenging questions sure to stimulate young learners to move beyond simple counting to more complex, mathematical tasks. Excellent for intrducing multiplication to a group and for playing counting and calculating games.This bright, well-designed book challenges young children to think analiticaly. A welcome choice for math shelves.–BooklistA stimulating counting book that holds appeal to awide spectrum of ages.–Publisher

Math Review Logic & STATS

With a variety of rock music styles, this updated learning presentation catches attention and provides a professional sound never before heard on math recordings.

Carefully dissecting the tax proposal planned by the George W. Bush administration, Fuzzy Math shows just who the winners will be, who the losers will be, and how long it will take the tax cuts to consume the budget surplus. Always the equal-opportunity critic when it comes to faulty economics, Krugman also examines the Democratic alternatives to the Bush plan.

Brighter Child Phonics provides children in grade 2 with necessary phonics instruction. Offering 80 pages of full-color activities, easy-to-follow directions, and complete answer key, children will have fun learning important phonics skills. Features activities that teach: -Phonemic recognition -Beginning & ending consonants -Words with short vowel sounds -Words with long vowel sounds -Consonant blends -Silent letters -Hard & soft C & G -R-controlled vowels & words -Vowel blends -Y as a vowel The popular Brighter Child Workbook series offers a full complement of instruction, activities, and information in 51 subject-specific workbooks. Encompassing preschool to grade 6, this series covers key subjects including basic skills, English & grammar, math, phonics, reading, science, and Spanish. This series is helping prepare children by giving them a solid foundation in key skills necessary for success in the classroom!