ESL Mathematics for Standardized Tests
Published on 1. January 2013
623 pages
978-0-7386-6501-6 (ISBN)
Description
Special focus: Math English vocabularly, presented specifically with ESL learners in mind. This invaluable review and preparatory book is designed to help high school- and college-level non-native speakers of English prepare for standardized mathematics tests. ESL (English as a Second Language) Mathematics for Standardized Testing provides students with a comprehensive math review using simple explanations, skill-building exercises, detailed answer keys, and test-taking techniques. It''s a perfect book for classroom use or self-guided math studies! Details - In-depth math review explained in easy-to-understand English - Drills and exercises covering tested math areas - Answers to drills/exercises thoroughly detailed for smarter study - Proven test-taking strategies and techniques
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Catherine Price | Sandra Rush
ESL Mathematics for Standardized Tests
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Catherine Price (Ph.D., Purdue University) began her academic career at the University of Oklahoma and the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She later moved to Palo Alto College in San Antonio, Texas and became interested in English as a second language. She returned to school to pursue a master's in ESL at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Dr. Price is currently an adjunct tutor of ESL at Bridgend College, South Wales, United Kingdom.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Your ESL Math Toolbox
- About the Author
- Author Acknowledgments
- Table of Contents
- Chapter 1 - Real Numbers
- 1.0 A Brief Look at Numbers
- 1.1 The Number Line
- 1.2 Working with Real Numbers
- 1.3 Properties of Real Numbers
- 1.4 Absolute Value
- 1.5 Addition with Negatives
- 1.6 Subtraction with Negatives
- 1.7 Multiplication with Negatives
- 1.8 Division with Negatives
- 1.9 Positive Exponents
- 1.10 Negative Exponents
- 1.11 More About Exponents
- 1.12 Square Roots and Cube Roots
- 1.13 Scientific Notation
- 1.14 The Metric System
- 1.15 The Order of Operations
- Problems
- Focus on English
- Chapter 2 - Linear Equations
- 2.0 Introduction to Algebra
- 2.1 Solving by Addition or Subtraction
- 2.2 Solving by Multiplication or Division
- 2.3 Solving Linear Equations Containing Parentheses
- 2.4 Solving Linear Equations Containing Percentages
- 2.5 Linear Equations with No Solutions
- 2.6 More About Word Problems
- 2.7 Literal Equations
- 2.8 Working with Rectangles and Squares
- 2.9 Linear Equations: Simple Interest and Money
- 2.10 Linear Equations and Variation
- Problems
- Focus English
- Chapter 3 - Linear Inequalities
- 3.0 The Concept of Inequality
- 3.1 Graphing Inequalities in One Variable
- 3.2 Solving by Addition
- 3.3 Solving by Subtraction
- 3.4 Solving by Multiplication or Division
- 3.5 Solving by Using Multiple Operations
- 3.6 Solving Linear Inequalities Containing Fractions
- 3.7 Solving Three-Part Linear Inequalities
- 3.8 Solving Absolute Value Inequalities
- 3.9 Linear Inequalities and Word Problems
- Problems
- Focus on English
- Chapter 4 - Polynomials and Factoring
- 4.0 Understanding Polynomials
- 4.1 Evaluating Polynomials
- 4.2 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
- 4.3 Multiplying Polynomials
- 4.4 Special Products
- 4.5 Polynomials and Division
- 4.6 Polynomials and Word Problems
- 4.7 Introduction to Factoring
- 4.8 The Greatest Common Factor
- 4.9 Factoring by Grouping
- 4.10 Factoring Trinomials, Part 1
- 4.11 Factoring Trinomials, Part 2
- 4.12 Introduction to Rational Expressions
- 4.13 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
- 4.14 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
- Problems
- Focus on English
- Chapter 5 - Graphing
- 5.0 Linear Equations in Two Variables
- 5.1 Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables
- 5.2 The Distance Between Two Points
- 5.3 The Midpoint
- 5.4 The Slope of a Line
- Finding the Slope of a Line from Its Equation
- 5.5 The x-Intercept and the y-Intercept
- 5.6 The Slope-Intercept Equation
- 5.7 The Point-Slope Equation
- 5.8 Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
- Problems
- Focus on English
- Chapter 6 - Geometry
- 6.0 Lines and Angles
- 6.1 Triangles
- 6.2 Quadrilaterals
- 6.3 Circles
- 6.4 Surface Area and Volume
- Problems
- Focus on English
- Chapter 7 - Data Analysis, Logic, and Probability
- 7.0 Interpreting Graphs and Charts
- 7.1 Inductive Reasoning
- 7.2 Deductive Reasoning
- 7.3 Sets and Subsets
- 7.4 Set Operations
- 7.5 Probability
- 7.6 Mean, Median, Mode, and Range
- Problems
- Focus on English
- Chapter 8 - Systems of Linear Equations
- 8.0 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
- 8.1 Solving by Graphing
- 8.2 Solving by Substitution
- 8.3 Solving by Elimination
- 8.4 Word Problems - Now that we have learned methods for solving systems of linear equations, we are ready to apply this knowledge to word problems.
- 8.5 Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables - Some standardized mathematics tests require students to select (but not solve) a system of equations in three variables that could be used to solve a given word problem. Usually these are multiple-choice questions. So, we conclude this chapter with two examples for students to read through.
- Problems
- Focus English
- Chapter 9 - Radical Expressions
- 9.0 Understanding Radicals
- 9.1 Multiplication and the Product Rule
- 9.2 Addition and Subtraction of Square Roots
- 9.3 The Quotient Rule for Radicals
- 9.4 Rationalizing the Denominator
- 9.5 Rationalizing the Numerator
- 9.6 Equations with Radicals
- 9.7 Rational Exponents
- Problems
- Focus on English
- Chapter 10 - Quadratic Equations and Functions
- 10.0 Understanding Quadratic Equations
- 10.1 Solving by Factoring
- 10.2 Solving by the Square Root Property
- 10.3 Solving by Using the Quadratic Formula
- 10.4 Graphing Quadratic Equations and Inequalities
- 10.5 Functions
- Problems
- Focus on English
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