Download or read book Negative Math written by Alberto A. Martínez and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores controversies in the history of numbers, especially the so-called negative and ''impossible'' numbers. This book uses history, puzzles, and lively debates to demonstrate how it is possible to devise new artificial systems of mathematical rules. It contends that departures from traditional rules can even be the basis for new applications.
Download or read book Negative Math written by Alberto A. Martínez and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A student in class asks the math teacher: "Shouldn't minus times minus make minus?" Teachers soon convince most students that it does not. Yet the innocent question brings with it a germ of mathematical creativity. What happens if we encourage that thought, odd and ungrounded though it may seem? Few books in the field of mathematics encourage such creative thinking. Fewer still are engagingly written and fun to read. This book succeeds on both counts. Alberto Martinez shows us how many of the mathematical concepts that we take for granted were once considered contrived, imaginary, absurd, or just plain wrong. Even today, he writes, not all parts of math correspond to things, relations, or operations that we can actually observe or carry out in everyday life. Negative Math ponders such issues by exploring controversies in the history of numbers, especially the so-called negative and "impossible" numbers. It uses history, puzzles, and lively debates to demonstrate how it is still possible to devise new artificial systems of mathematical rules. In fact, the book contends, departures from traditional rules can even be the basis for new applications. For example, by using an algebra in which minus times minus makes minus, mathematicians can describe curves or trajectories that are not represented by traditional coordinate geometry. Clear and accessible, Negative Math expects from its readers only a passing acquaintance with basic high school algebra. It will prove pleasurable reading not only for those who enjoy popular math, but also for historians, philosophers, and educators. Key Features? Uses history, puzzles, and lively debates to devise new mathematical systems Shows how departures from rules can underlie new practical applications Clear and accessible Requires a background only in basic high school algebra
Download or read book Negative Math written by Alberto A. Martínez and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2014-01-05 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A student in class asks the math teacher: "Shouldn't minus times minus make minus?" Teachers soon convince most students that it does not. Yet the innocent question brings with it a germ of mathematical creativity. What happens if we encourage that thought, odd and ungrounded though it may seem? Few books in the field of mathematics encourage such creative thinking. Fewer still are engagingly written and fun to read. This book succeeds on both counts. Alberto Martinez shows us how many of the mathematical concepts that we take for granted were once considered contrived, imaginary, absurd, or just plain wrong. Even today, he writes, not all parts of math correspond to things, relations, or operations that we can actually observe or carry out in everyday life. Negative Math ponders such issues by exploring controversies in the history of numbers, especially the so-called negative and "impossible" numbers. It uses history, puzzles, and lively debates to demonstrate how it is still possible to devise new artificial systems of mathematical rules. In fact, the book contends, departures from traditional rules can even be the basis for new applications. For example, by using an algebra in which minus times minus makes minus, mathematicians can describe curves or trajectories that are not represented by traditional coordinate geometry. Clear and accessible, Negative Math expects from its readers only a passing acquaintance with basic high school algebra. It will prove pleasurable reading not only for those who enjoy popular math, but also for historians, philosophers, and educators. Key Features? Uses history, puzzles, and lively debates to devise new mathematical systems Shows how departures from rules can underlie new practical applications Clear and accessible Requires a background only in basic high school algebra
Download or read book Positive and Negative Numbers Oh My written by Lisa Arias and published by Britannica Digital Learning. This book was released on 2019-06-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Positive and negative numbers are addressed in this fun book with rhyming text. Learn all about absolute value, how to compare and order numbers, rational values, and four quadrant graphing, with easy to understand examples and practice exercises. So, hop on the number line and start hopping on your way to learning more about numbers. This book will allow students to recognize that in a multi-digit number, a digit in one place represents 10 times as much as it represents in the place to its right and 1/10 of what it represents in the place to its left.
Download or read book Let s Play Math written by Denise Gaskins and published by Tabletop Academy Press. This book was released on 2012-09-04 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Math with Bad Drawings written by Ben Orlin and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hilarious reeducation in mathematics-full of joy, jokes, and stick figures-that sheds light on the countless practical and wonderful ways that math structures and shapes our world. In Math With Bad Drawings, Ben Orlin reveals to us what math actually is; its myriad uses, its strange symbols, and the wild leaps of logic and faith that define the usually impenetrable work of the mathematician. Truth and knowledge come in multiple forms: colorful drawings, encouraging jokes, and the stories and insights of an empathetic teacher who believes that math should belong to everyone. Orlin shows us how to think like a mathematician by teaching us a brand-new game of tic-tac-toe, how to understand an economic crises by rolling a pair of dice, and the mathematical headache that ensues when attempting to build a spherical Death Star. Every discussion in the book is illustrated with Orlin's trademark "bad drawings," which convey his message and insights with perfect pitch and clarity. With 24 chapters covering topics from the electoral college to human genetics to the reasons not to trust statistics, Math with Bad Drawings is a life-changing book for the math-estranged and math-enamored alike.
Download or read book Math written by William C. Robertson and published by NSTA Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flummoxed by formulas? Queasy about equations? Perturbed by pi? Now you can stop cursing over calculus and start cackling over Math, the newest volume in Bill RobertsonOCOs accurate but amusing Stop Faking It best sellers. As Robertson sees it, too many people view mathematics as a set of rules to be followed, procedures to memorize, and theorems to apply. This book focuses on the reasoning behind the rules, from math basics all the way up to a brief introduction to calculus."
Download or read book Basic Mathematics written by Serge Lang and published by . This book was released on 1988-01 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Princeton Review SAT Subject Test Math 1 Prep 3rd Edition written by The Princeton Review and published by Princeton Review. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SAT Subject Test Math 1 Prep, 3rd Edition provides students with step-by-step problem solving strategies, comprehensive review of all essential content, including Algebra I & II, Geometry, and Probability, practice problems with detailed information for every type of problem on the test, 2 full-length practice tests, and much more. This 3rd edition includes a new quick-look Study Guide, expanded answer explanations, and access to a new Online Student Tools section with additional college admissions help and info
Download or read book Kiss My Math written by Danica McKellar and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of the runaway bestseller Math Doesn’t Suck, the next step in the math curriculum-- pre-Algebra. Last year, actress and math genius Danica McKellar made waves nationwide, challenging the “math nerd” stereotype—and giving girls the tools to ace tests and homework in her unique just-us-girls style. Now, in Kiss My Math, McKellar empowers a new crop of girls—7th to 9th graders—taking on the next level of mathematics: pre-Algebra. Stepping up not only the math, but also the sass and style, Kiss My Mathwill help math-phobic teenagers everywhere chill outabout math, and finally “get” negative numbers, variables, absolute values, exponents, and more. Each chapter features: " Step-by-step instruction " Time-saving tips and tricks " Illuminating practice problems with detailed solutions " Real-world examples " True stories from Danica’s own life as a student and actress Kiss My Mathalso includes more fun extras--including personality quizzes, reader polls, and real-life testimonials-- ultimately revealing why pre-Algebra is easier, more relevant, and more glamorous than girls think.
Download or read book Math Made a Bit Easier written by Larry Zafran and published by Larry Zafran. This book was released on 2009-11-02 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An independent book written and self-published by former math teacher and private math tutor Larry Zafran. Students are justified in proclaiming that "math is hard," but there is a specific reason why they feel this way. The author maintains that the struggle can be lessened by following the roadmap presented, but it will take time and effort on the part of the student. Since math is often not properly taught, it is often not properly learned. Anything that hasn't truly been learned, regardless of subject, is "hard." Once the various concepts are more secure, and the student's gaps in understanding have been addressed, math will have been made "a bit easier" as promised by the book's title. However, the book does not imply that learning math is fast, fun, or easy. Most of the book's content is comprised of the roadmap of topics for a student to work through at his/her own pace. Like all paths, it begins at the beginning, in this case starting with a review of basic arithmetic, followed by basic operations, negative numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, and basic probability and statistics. This is the foundation of all math. The space devoted to each topic is proportional to how difficult most students find the topic, as well as how important the topic is in preparation for later math studies. The material is explained conversationally and "in plain English" as promised by the book's subtitle, without talking down to the reader, and without the use of contrived examples or cartoonish illustrations. The book concludes with a chapter on how to effectively study math and improve scores on exams. Like the rest of the book, the chapter takes a unique standpoint on the matter, and offers suggestions which include how to get oneself into the proper mental and emotional mindset for being successful with math.
Download or read book Math Problems and Solutions Guide written by David Scheinker and published by Keith Kressin. This book was released on 2009 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Basic Math Pre Algebra written by Mark Zegarelli and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-06-01 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practice makes perfect—gain math mastery with Dummies Basic Math & Pre-Algebra: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies gives you 1,001 opportunities to practice solving problems on all the major topics in middle-grade math and Pre-Algebra—in the book and online! Get extra practice with tricky subjects, solidify what you’ve already learned, and get in-depth walk-throughs for every problem with this useful book. These practice problems and detailed answer explanations will improve your mathemagic abilities, no matter what your skill level is now. Thanks to Dummies, you have a resource to help you put key concepts into practice. Work through practice problems on all middle-grade and Pre-Algebra topics covered in class Step through detailed solutions to build your understanding Access practice questions online to study anywhere, any time Improve your grade and up your study game with practice, practice, practice The material presented in Basic Math & Pre-Algebra: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies is an excellent resource for students, as well as parents and tutors looking to help supplement clasroom instruction. Basic Math & Pre-Algebra: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies (9781119883500) was previously published as 1,001 Basic Math & Pre-Algebra Practice Problems For Dummies (9781118446560). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.
Download or read book Private Tutor for Sat Math Success 2006 written by Gulden Akinci and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2006-05-01 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SAT Math Test Preparation through innovative "Private Tutor" Method. A customized, fast, complete, effective and affordable method to increase SAT math scores that has been tested successfully on all levels of high school students.
Download or read book 6th Grade Math Parent Edition written by Laura Shanteler and published by TestSoup. This book was released on 2014-02-23 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TestSoup's Parent Guide to 6th Grade Math has been specifically designed to support parents as they work with their students on challenging math skills. The resources we have compiled into this Parent Guide have been designed to help parents understand what students are learning at school and how to best help them at home. 6th Grade Math can be tough, so let us work with you to develop a strong understanding of what is expected from your students with these new standards and skills! Premium Content Our eBook Study Guide helps you practice and master the 6th grade math skills. This study guide has been designed specifically for 6th grade students so that you can use this as a resource indepedently, for extra support and practice in math. It includes: Mini-lessons for each skill with a sample problem. Practice questions and fully explained, easy to follow answers Overviews of each skill that will tell you what you will be learning, important vocabulary, and practice problems for that skill. Superior User Interface Bookmark pages you want to revisit Make notes with our easy-to-use annotations tool Highlight important passages or questions with our highlight tool Adjust font size Skip to the last page read, or navigate using our table of contents Content Outline Lessons, vocabulary, practice problems & explanations, as well as a description of what you can expect, for each of the following: Expressions & Equations Creating & solving expressions with whole number exponents Creating & solving expressions based on written descriptions Creating equivalent expressions Identifying equivalent expressions Creating expressions using variables to represent unkown numbers in word problems Solving equations & inequalities Using variables to write & solve equations for real world situations Writing inequalities to represent real life situations Determining relationships between variables in order to solve word problems Geometry Finding the are of polygons Finding the are of right rectangular prisms Drawing polygons in a coordinate plane Using 2d nets to represent 3d shapes & find surface area The Number System Dividing fractions Multiplying multi-digit numbers Adding, subtracting, multiplying & dividing decimals Finding greates common factors and least common multiples Using positive & negative numbers to represent opposite values or directions Rational numbers as part of the number line Ordering & absolute value of positive & negative numbers Finding the distance between 2 points on a coordinate plane Ratios & Proportions Understanding ratios & using them to describe relationships Using unit rates to describe relationships between 2 quantities Using reatios to solve real world problems Statistics & Probability Identifying & creating statistical questions Describing the distribution of data with center, spread, or overall shape Describing the distribution of data with measures of center and measures of variability Recognizing & generating graphs to represent statistical data Summarizing data sets in relation to the question asked
Download or read book The Math Book written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 711 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: See how math's infinite mysteries and beauty unfold in this captivating educational book! Discover more than 85 of the most important mathematical ideas, theorems, and proofs ever devised with this beautifully illustrated book. Get to know the great minds whose revolutionary discoveries changed our world today. You don't have to be a math genius to follow along with this book! This brilliant book is packed with short, easy-to-grasp explanations, step-by-step diagrams, and witty illustrations that play with our ideas about numbers. What is an imaginary number? Can two parallel lines ever meet? How can math help us predict the future? All will be revealed and explained in this encyclopedia of mathematics. It's as easy as 1-2-3! The Math Book tells the exciting story of how mathematical thought advanced through history. This diverse and inclusive account will have something for everybody, including the math behind world economies and espionage. This book charts the development of math around the world, from ancient mathematical ideas and inventions like prehistoric tally bones through developments in medieval and Renaissance Europe. Fast forward to today and gain insight into the recent rise of game and group theory. Delve in deeper into the history of math: - Ancient and Classical Periods 6000 BCE - 500 CE - The Middle Ages 500 - 1500 - The Renaissance 1500 - 1680 - The Enlightenment 1680 - 1800 - The 19th Century 1800 - 1900 - Modern Mathematics 1900 - Present The Series Simply Explained With over 7 million copies sold worldwide to date, The Math Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained series from DK Books. It uses innovative graphics along with engaging writing to make complex subjects easier to understand.
Download or read book 7th Grade Math BOOST Parent Guide written by Laura Shanteler and published by TestSoup. This book was released on 2014-03-04 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TestSoup's 7th Grade Math BOOST - Parent Edition has been specifically designed to support parents as they work with their students on math skills that might be particularly challenging for them. The resources we have compiled into this Parent Guide have been designed to help parents understand what students are struggling with and how to best help them at home. 7th Grade Math can be challenging, let us work with you to develop a strong understanding of what is expected from your students with these new standards and skills! ~Premium Content~ *Our eBook Study Guide helps give students extra help with 7th Grade Math and to help them develop the necessary basic skills needed to be successful with 7th grade math.. *Mini-lessons on every skill included in the eBook. *Hundreds of practice questions and full explained answers. *Overviews of each skill that will tell you what you need to know, what you will be learning, and what you should expect to see in 7th Grade. *Great for parents who are looking to support their students who are struggling with math. ~Superior User Interface~ *Bookmark pages you want to revisit *Make notes with our easy-to-use annotations tool *Highlight important passages or questions with our highlight tool *Adjust font size *Skip to the last page read, or navigate using our table of contents *Intuitive hyperlinks allow for intuitive and efficient navigation ~Content Outline~ Lessons, vocabulary, practice problems & explanations, as well as a description of what you and your student should expect from this eBook in helping to build foundational skills, for each of the following: -Expressions & Equations- *Creating & solving expressions with whole number exponents *Creating & solving expressions based on written descriptions *Creating equivalent expressions *Identifying equivalent expressions *Creating expressions using variables to represent unkown numbers in word problems *Solving equations & inequalities *Using variables to write & solve equations for real world situations *Writing inequalities to represent real life situations *Determining relationships between variables in order to solve word problems -Geometry- *Finding the area of polygons *Finding the area of right rectangular prisms *Drawing polygons in a coordinate plane *Using 2D nets to represent 3D shapes & find surface area -The Number System- *Dividing fractions *Multiplying multi-digit numbers *Adding, subtracting, multiplying & dividing decimals *Finding greates common factors and least common multiples *Using positive & negative numbers to represent opposite values or directions *Rational numbers as part of the number line *Ordering & absolute value of positive & negative numbers *Finding the distance between 2 points on a coordinate plane -Ratios & Proportions- *Understanding ratios & using them to describe relationships *Using unit rates to describe relationships between 2 quantities *Using reatios to solve real world problems -Statistics & Probability- *Identifying & creating statistical questions *Describing the distribution of data with center, spread, or overall shape *Describing the distribution of data with measures of center and measures of variability *Recognizing & generating graphs to represent statistical data *Summarizing data sets in relation to the question asked
