Covers common math concepts such as percentages, statistics, business math, property taxes, polls/surveys, probability, and stocks and bonds.

Encourage mathematical thinking by guiding readers in finding patterns in their worldat the zoo, on the farm, in their food, and even on themselves. Every place a color or a shape repeatsthats a pattern. And new readers finding patterns in big, full-bleed photosthats foundational math.

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Since its initial publication, MATHEMATICS: A GOOD BEGINNING has set the standard for math methods books. More than just a textbook, this is a complete instructional program that serves a multitude of curriculum needs. The book has been praised for its depth and clarity, its imaginative activities, and its attentiveness to the philosophy and recommendations of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). This edition is solidly grounded in the latest research on how children learn mathematics and how teachers develop attitudes, beliefs, and knowledge that promote successful teaching.

The large gap between blacks and whites — on vocabulary, reading, and math tests, as well as on tests that claim to measure scholastic aptitude and intelligence — has far-reaching social and economic consequences. The editors of this book argue that eliminating the disparity would dramatically reduce economic and educational inequality between blacks and whites. Indeed, they think that closing the gap would do more to promote racial than any other strategy now under serious discussion.

Speedy Review Guide to Algebra I helps students acquire practical skills with fast, targeted lessons. This book includes numerous, challenging practice exercises and free access to online practice tests with instant scoring and individualized feedback. All key algebra topics are covered, with the focus on the key building blocks for a strong foundation in algebra study. Readers also benefit from math tips, strategies for avoiding common pitfalls, sidebars of math definitions, and a detailed glossary. In addition, pre- and post-tests help students gauge both their weak areas as well as their progress. With its fun, fresh language and design, Speedy Review Guide to Algebra I is perfect for those who want to kick the algebra phobia!

Clifford algebras have become an indispensable tool for physicists at the cutting edge of theoretical investigations. Applications in physics range from special relativity and the rotating top at one end of the spectrum, to general relativity and Dirac”s equation for the electron at the other. Clifford algebras have also become a virtual necessity in some areas of physics, and their usefulness is expanding in other areas, such as algebraic manipulations involving Dirac matrices in quantum thermodynamics; Kaluza-Klein theories and dimensional renormalization theories; and the formation of superstring theories. This book, aimed at beginning graduate students in physics and math, introduces readers to the techniques of Clifford algebras.

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If you”ve ever taken a graduate statistics course and discovered that you”ve forgotten how to divide a fraction or turn a fraction into a percentage, then this handy guide to mathematics is for you. Each topic is provided with a definition, explanation, and examples of how to solve a particular problem using the topic”s technique. With ample cross-referencing, this guide is the perfect reference for researchers working with numbers, who need a review of mathematical concepts.