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3) Place value
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29 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
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English
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"The mathematical concept of place value is explained using a place value chart, descriptions of how money is notated, and humorous examples from a recipe that a group of monkeys is using to make a gigantic banana muffin"--
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Extremely readable, jargon-free book for general readers traces the evolution of counting systems, from the primitive techniques of antiquity to computers. Text examines the earliest endeavors to count and record numbers, initial attempts to solve problems by using equations, and origins of infinite cardinal arithmetic.
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Do you want to double or triple the speed with which you calculate? Can you run a rapid mental check over the results of your calculating machines? Can you check bills worked out for you by grocery store cash registers, on waiters' checks, on department store charge accounts? Or do you simply take their word for the disposal of your money? Don't envy friends who can perform these calculations with lightning speed and complete accuracy. Theirs is not...
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Some years ago, "new math" took the country's classrooms by storm. Based on the abstract, general style of mathematical exposition favored by research mathematicians, its goal was to teach students not just to manipulate numbers and formulas, but to grasp the underlying mathematical concepts. The result, at least at first, was a great deal of confusion among teachers, students, and parents. Since then, the negative aspects of "new math" have been...
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At least 3 out of every 5 grade 12 students have little or no interest in arithmetical aspect of Mathematics. At least 7 out of 10 educated adults would tell you they managed to scale through passing Mathematics back in their high schools and tertiary education. It is no doubt that the principles of basic mathematics could look very obscure and ambiguous, so it is normal you're struggling with it, you're not alone. From my few years of teaching mathematics,...
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 18 cm
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Español
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Presenta los números del uno al nueve y brinda al lector la oportunidad de contar cosas tales como llaves, alimentos y animales.
Introduces the numbers from one to nine and provides the reader with the opportunity of counting such things as keys, food and animals.
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Avner Ash is professor of mathematics at Boston College. Robert Gross is associate professor of mathematics at Boston College. They are the coauthors of Elliptic Tales: Curves, Counting, and Number Theory and Fearless Symmetry: Exposing the Hidden Patterns of Numbers (both Princeton).
The power and properties of numbers, from basic addition and sums of squares to cutting-edge theory
We use addition on a daily basis-yet how many of us stop to truly...
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Just as bird guides help watchers tell birds apart by their color, songs, and behavior, The Kingdom of Infinite Number is the perfect handbook for identifying numbers in their native habitat. Taking a field guide-like approach, it offers a fresh way of looking at individual numbers and the properties that make them unique, which are also the properties essential for mental computation. The result provides new insights into mathematical patterns and...
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Are you gearing up for the ACT Math section? Do you envision yourself conquering complex equations, confidently tackling geometric problems, and mastering statistics? Your journey to ACT Math excellence begins right here."ACT Math Mastery" isn't just a study guide; it's your key to unlocking the full potential of your ACT Math performance. Whether you're starting your preparation from scratch or you're fine-tuning your skills for an upcoming test,...
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Get hands-on practice for everyday math. Our resource provides warm-up and timed drill activities to practice procedural proficiency skills. Count the number of base-ten blocks. Find the missing numbers in a pattern. Count the number of balloons. Find the fractions. Count the total amount of money. Use a calculator to practice adding and subtracting. Find the number that comes right before or after another number. Find out if the number of guitars...
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Dip your toes into the world of equations with a look at elementary-level Algebra. Our resource provides task and word problems surrounding real-life scenarios. Calculate the cost of a year's membership using an equation. Do a magic trick using a calculator and math equation. Solve for "x" in an equation. Graph a solution on a number line. Find the missing number in a pattern. Explain the rule that describes a sequence of numbers. Explore expressions...
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Number & Operations serve as a stepping stone for young learners to start building their understanding of basic mathematics. Our resource provides task and word problems surrounding real-life scenarios. Count the number of balls in gym class. Use a calculator to practice your adding. Add up all the change you and your friends have altogether. Find out if the number of pails is odd or even. Find the shape that shows the fraction 1/3. Write down all...
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Start using your Algebra skills to solve day-to-day problems. Our resource provides task and word problems surrounding real-life scenarios. Calculate your total pay for cutting lawns using a formula. Compare equations to find the best deal for running an ad. Match patterns with the rules that govern them. Find the individual prices of different balls using a chart, then calculate the total sum. Graph the solution to "x" on the number line. Compare...
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Go further with your study of Algebra concepts by looking at expressions and equations. Our resource introduces the mathematical concepts taken from real-life experiences, and provides warm-up and timed practice questions to strengthen procedural proficiency skills. Calculate the cost of a year's membership using an equation. Solve for "x" in an equation. Graph a solution on a number line. Evaluate expressions by substituting the value for a number....
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Swedish
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Först och främst är detta en vacker berättelse om en flicka som lär sig att räkna. Det visar sig dock vara så att de flesta av oss har glömt hur vi blev skickliga räknare. Få vet om att vi då också lär oss koncept från högre matematik. Om ni är nyfikna på varför ni kan räkna eller om ni vill göra några övningar tillsammans med barn för att hjälpa dem på vägen mot att räkna, då är det här en bok för er. Det finns något...
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This handy guide will take abacus users from beginner to master level in a very short time. Though the Japanese abacus may appear mysterious or even primitive, this intriguing tool is capable of amazing speed and accuracy. it is still widely used throughout the shop and markets of Asia and its popularity shows no sign of decline. This volume is designed for the student desiring a greater understanding of the abacus and its calculative functions. The...
19) Master Division
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The majority of grade-school books attempt to cover the full range of topics in one book, ignoring to commit enough pages to essential mathematical concepts. However, Mathematical research has discovered that children find learning easier when they deal with one skill set at a time. We designed our newest books to help children with one specific mathematical skill set per book with these discoveries.Division is a mathematical operation that distributes...
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