Basic Mathematics
3rd Edition
Published on 26. September 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
236 pages
978-0-340-85985-8 (ISBN)
Description
For some people, the opportunities to use maths in everyday situations are opportunities that are best avoided. Teach Yourself Basic Mathematics will teach you all the maths you need to know for everyday living.
- Discover how to work with numbers.
- Learn how to change between different types of measurements.
- Understand fractions, decimals and percentages.
- Discover how to make sense of simple graphs and tables.
- Find out how to use maths in your daily life - at work, shopping and around the home.
- Experiment with some games and puzzles.
- Discover how to work with numbers.
- Learn how to change between different types of measurements.
- Understand fractions, decimals and percentages.
- Discover how to make sense of simple graphs and tables.
- Find out how to use maths in your daily life - at work, shopping and around the home.
- Experiment with some games and puzzles.
More details
Series
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
diagrams, graphs
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 126 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-340-85985-8 (9780340859858)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Previous edition
Alan T. Graham
Basic Maths
Book
09/2001
2nd Edition
TEACH YOURSELF
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Person
Alan Graham has worked in mathematics education at the Open University for over 20 years.
Content
Understanding the basics: reasons to be cheerful about mathematics; the magic number machine; calculating with numbers; fractions; decimals; percentages measuring; statistical graphs; using a formula; puzzles, games and diversions; diagnostic quiz. Maths in action: using maths in a range of everyday situations - timetables, bills, cooking, shopping and leisure.