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Mircea Pitici holds a PhD mathematics education from Cornell University, where he teaches math and writing. He has edited The Best Writing on Mathematics since 2010.
The year's most memorable writing on mathematics
This anthology brings together the year's finest writing on mathematics from around the world. Featuring promising new voices alongside some of the foremost names in mathematics, The Best Writing on Mathematics makes available to a wide...
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More mathematical concepts are addressed at younger ages as a result of Common Core State Standards. In the 6th grade, students do much more in depth work with geometry, ratio and percentage as well as statistics and probability. This is not the first time these concepts are addressed though. The Common Core approach requires going deeper into content learned in earlier years. Because of this need to look at each grade, instead of just one year, a...
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A lot of young students have trouble with math, and being discouraged can affect their performance in their future classes. One common cause of students to struggle with math is that they simply have not been exposed to the problems enough times for them to truly understand the math ideas. A great way to do this is with a common core 1st grade study guide. The guide contains additional problems that will expose a children to enough information for...
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The best way to master math is to practice, practice, practice-and 1,001 Math Problems offers "mathophobes" and others who just need a little math tutoring the practice they need to succeed. Whether students need help calculating a tip or facing a standardized math test that could determine their future, the 1,001 math questions in this useful manual provides them with the skill sets they need to master math, algebra, and geometry challenges.
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The "Encyclopedia of Scientific and Technic.al Terms", the first of its kind in India, aims at being of service to Science, Engineering and Biological students. This set includes 14 volumes and covers commonly encountered terms in Science, Biology, Mathematics, Computer, Earth sciences and Engineering Sciences. An effort has been made- to bring together in the various volumes not only commonly used terms but also the more specialized and less frequently...
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Common core math problems are problems designed to teach a student problem solving skills and unlike, the standardized system which relies heavily on memorization, the common core math problems trigger an analytical approach to the solving of the math problem. A chart would help one to understand the difference between a common core math problem and how the answer is derived and a standard math problem and how that answer is calculated.
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Summay of How Not To Be Wrong by Jordan Ellenberg | Includes Analysis Preview: How Not to Be Wrong by Jordan Ellenberg attempts to demonstrate real-life applications of mathematics. In schools, students learn math principles in abstract contexts. Math in the real world is used to make accurate predictions, measure impact, evaluate the best choice when a trade-off is needed, and gauge complicated facts. Mathematical understanding gives individuals...
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Mathematics in medicine is a very important part of the health care process. Nurses and doctors must be able to perform math functions to administer proper dosages of medicine. Medicinal amounts are based on the weight of a patient. A doctor must convert weight from pounds to kilograms and then into milligrams to determine correct prescription dosages. A medical professional must be able to read bodily fluid test amounts in terms of microlitres and...
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Algebra Part 1 is mathematics that are learned typically in elementary school as basic math. This can vary from multiple different math products, but allows the math to stay simple for those new to the math field. Algebra Part 1 can include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and possibly even more. Math is important to everyone in this world. Algebra Part 1 will benefit everyone as they head into the real world. Every job will require...
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Egghead's Guide to Geometry will help students improve their understanding of the fundamental concepts of geometry. With the help of Peterson's new character, egghead, students can strengthen their math skills with narrative cartoons and graphics. Along the way there are plenty of study tips and exercises, making this the perfect guide for students struggling to improve their knowledge of geometry for standardized tests. egghead's strategies and advice...
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The third book in Peterson's NEW series of guides for visual learners, this volume covers basic algebra topics that are essential for success on standardized tests. egghead's Guide to Algebra can also be used in tandem with Peterson's egghead's Guide to Geometry, as it teaches critical algebra skills necessary for solving geometry problems. Topics include variables & constants, terms & expressions, equations, binomials & polynomials, inequalities,...
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Each Problem Solver is an insightful and essential study and solution guide chock-full of clear, concise problem-solving gems. All your questions can be found in one convenient source from one of the most trusted names in reference solution guides. More useful, more practical, and more informative, these study aids are the best review books and textbook companions available. Nothing remotely as comprehensive or as helpful exists in their subject anywhere....
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A great assist in learning Geometry is a Formula study guide. Any student will find a study guide useful. Study guides should be clear and concise, grouping different functions in one area. For example A Geometric Formula study guide would have groups based on lines, angles or polygons. Each item of the group should have a basic definition and the formulas related to the specific subsections, such as a right angle. Study guides are a great way to...
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Calculus involves solving complex calculations with the knowledge of various tables of formulas. Anyone learning calculus can benefit from having geometry, trigonometry, integral, and derivative tables and charts to refer to. Teachers often post and use calculus charts when teaching various levels of students in their high school or college level courses. Teacher's assistants also use equation charts with study groups and in individual tutoring sessions....
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Statistics equations are the formulas that are used to describe data, to figure out things like means, averages and medians, and essentially to allow us to understand our world a little bit better. Statistics give us an idea of things like election results, the prevalence of certain trends and even the likelihood of disease outbreaks. When studying statistics, a chart that allows you to keep track of the various formulas is quite handy. Not only will...
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Geometry involves objects and the shapes of those objects. Shapes of objects consist of points, lines and circles. Geometry is used daily in the form of construction, navigation, mapping, surveying, architecture, crime scene investigations and even in billiards. Most sports use a geometric sphere called a ball. Courts and playing fields are made of geometric circles, arcs and lines. Where a player stands or moves to involves geometry. A chart showing...
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Jean Bourgain is Professor of Mathematics at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. In 1994, he won the Fields Medal. He is the author of Green's Function Estimates for Lattice Schrödinger Operators and Applications (Princeton). Carlos E. Kenig is Professor of Mathematics at the University of Chicago. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the author of Harmonic Analysis Techniques for Second Order Elliptic Boundary...
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Probability concepts study the likelihood that an event will happen within a certain frequency within a designated duration. These concepts are used in various mathematical and risk assessment models and are used in different aspects of our lives such as crisis management and major event planning. A primary tool of sociologists, a chart would assist one in understanding the various models and concepts and how these concepts are applied in everyday...
19) Calculus Methods
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The rudiments of Calculus methods are ordered with an immense degree of specificity. Formulaic applications of universal problems are often best solved with an easily illustrated reference. An annotated chart of the most common and universally-applied Calculus formulas and symbols is a handy way to keep reminders in-check and at-hand. From common core standard procedures to intricate graphical analysis of the unreal and imagined, a concise Calculus...
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LearningExpress's 20 Minutes a Day guides make challenging subject areas more accessible by tackling one small part of a larger topic and building upon that knowledge with each passing day. Practical Math Success in 20 Minutes a Day features:
• A walkthrough of the fundamental concepts of pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry
• Hundreds of practice exercises for essential practice
• A posttest, which reveals your progress
• Access to a free,...