
HOW TO SOLVE WORD PROBLEMS IN MATHEMATICS (EBOOK)
David Wayne(Author)
McGraw-Hill Professional (Publisher)
Published on 16. December 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-07-136272-6 (ISBN)
Description
Word problems?? No problem!! Be prepared when you get to the word-problem section of your test! With this easy-to-use pocket guide, solving word problems in mathematics becomes almost fun. This anxiety-quelling guide helps you get ready for those daunting word problems, one step at a time. With fully explained examples, it shows you how easy it can be to translate word problems into solvable math problems - and get the answers right! You get complete directions for solving problems commonly found in elementary, high-school, and college text books. There's no word problem too tough for "How To Solve Word Problems in Mathematics"!Sanity-saving features include: step-by-step approach to word problems; complete explanations of every step; fully explained answers; dozens of sample problems; problems of every type; and, skill-checking practice drill. If you don't have a lot of time but want to excel in class, this book helps you: brush up before tests; solve problems quickly; understand the material; and, master word problems without spending hours with lengthy textbooks. This is the book that solves word-problem problems!
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
63 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 208 mm
Width: 137 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
204 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-136272-6 (9780071362726)
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Person
David Wayne, Ph.D. (Hempstead, NY) is Director of Mathematics and Computer Technology in the Oceanside, NJ Public Schools. He is a member and Vice-Chair for High Schools of the Mathematical Association of America, the American Mathematical Society, the National Council of Teacher of Mathematics, and various honors societies.
Content
Chapter 1: Measurement, Estimation, and Using Formulas. Chapter 2: Using Algebraic Equations to Solve Problems. Chapter 3: Word Problems Involving Ratio, Proportion, and Percentage. Chapter 4: Word Problems Involving Geometry and Trignometry. Chapter 5: Word Problems Involving Statistics, Counting, and Probability. Chapter 6: Miscellaneous Problem Drill. Appendix: A Brief Review of Solving Equations.