Refine your math skills and be well on your way to becoming a numbers whizz! Learn about the intriguing and wonderful world of mathematics, how your brain works to interpret numbers and shapes, and how to improve your math skills in this informative math book. This educational fact-filled guide to math will have you beaming with newfound knowledge. It includes: * Fun things to do, from brainteasers to puzzles * Clear, engaging text that demystifies math * Tips and techniques to help you boost their brainpower * Brand new biographies of pioneering mathematicians, such as Grace Hopper and Katherine Johnson * Lively illustrations that bring the topic to life and make the subject matter engaging for kids * Creative math exercises and activities put kids' skills to the test This informative educational book allows young readers to understand the basic ideas behind math. It not only teaches new math skills, but also provides them with greater confidence in their own ability to handle numbers and mathematical problems. How To Be A Math Genius puts the ideas into context to help children understand why math is useful and even exciting! Uncover the amazing sphere of algebra, puzzling primes, super sequences and special shapes. Challenge yourself with thrilling quizzes, solve dynamic puzzles and crack complex codes and inspirational geometrical illusions. Learn about the big names and even bigger brains who made mathematical history such as Pythagoras, Grace Hopper and Alan Turing. The books in the Train Your Brain series make complex subjects fun, accessible and exciting, and are perfect for any child! Journey through science subjects at home and have fun with clever activities! Other books in the series include Train Your Brain: How to be a Genius.
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Master math principles and see how they apply to patient care! Saunders Math Skills for Health Professionals, 2nd Edition reviews and simplifies the everyday math skills you need to succeed as a healthcare professional. Practical examples show how to solve problems step by step, and clarify fundamental math principles including fractions and percentages, ratios and proportions, basic algebra, and statistics. Written by expert educator Rebecca Hickey, this edition adds a chapter on solutions and IV calculations and even more practice problems with step-by-step solutions. No other textbook make.
For courses in Liberal Arts Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy. The standard in quantitative reasoning instruction - by authorities in the field The 7th Edition of Using & Understanding Mathematics by Jeff Bennett and Bill Briggs aims to prepare students for the mathematics they will encounter in other college courses, future careers, and life. The authors' goal is to develop students' ability to reason with quantitative information in a way that will help achieve success in their careers, and to give students the critical-thinking and quantitative reasoning skills needed to understand major life issues. Through new resources in MyLab(tm) Math and updated content within the text, the Bennett/Briggs team continues to set the standard in quantitative reasoning instruction. Also available with MyLab Math By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab Math personalizes the learning experience and often improves results for each student. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Math does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Math, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Math, search for: 0134679091 / 9780134679099 Using & Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach Plus MyMathLab -- Access Card Package, 7/e Package consists of: 0134705181 / 9780134705187 Using & Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach 0134715853 / 9780134715858 MyLab Math with Pearson eText - Access Card - for Using & Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach
Making It Count: Math for the Beauty and Wellness Industry lays out the basics of math and uses pertinent, real-life industry scenarios allowing you to view math as it relates to your future career. Topics include scheduling, planning appointments, performing inventory, ordering products, determining volume-based discounts and reading financial documents. All of these topics are covered in an appealing style with activities and examples that will keep you engaged and help you to understand the role math plays in the industry. This resource helps make the challenge of math in the salon or spa into a manageable and rewarding skill set.
This 7 hour DVD course is geared for students who have never been exposed to Algebra in any way. The course begins with negative and positive numbers and moves into fractions, exponents, and expressions before moving into the traditional Algebra I topics such as solving equations and simplifying expressions.
Are you a vocational student or a trade professional? This is your one-stop, hands-on guide to mastering the math you'll encounter on the job or while working toward your degree or certification.
Welcome to Study Hall: Algebra! In this new 15 episode Learning Playlist, James Tanton will guide us through solving equations and understanding how math works with our very human brains.