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Finding Creativity, Diversity, and Meaning in Mathematics

by Jo Boaler ...

From Stanford professor, author of Limitless Mind, youcubed.org founder, and leading expert in the field of mathematics education Jo Boaler comes a groundbreaking guide to finding joy and understanding by adopting a diverse approach to learning math.“Every once in a while, someone revolutionizes an approach to a difficult subject and changes it forever. That is what Jo Boaler has done for math. ... Read more

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From Stanford professor, author of Limitless Mind, youcubed.org founder, and leading expert in the field of mathematics education Jo Boaler comes a groundbreaking guide to finding joy and understanding by adopting a diverse approach to learning math.“Every once in a while, someone revolutionizes an approach to a difficult subject and changes it forever. That is what Jo Boaler has done for math.
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Problems For Metagrobologists: A Collection Of Puzzles With Real Mathematical, Logical Or Scientific Content

by David Singmaster ...

Series Book 3 - Problem Solving In Mathematics And Beyond
'The collection contains many delightful and enjoyable problems that are either original or taken from old books, which are no longer easily accessible. I especially like the detailed solutions, which make it clear that the author has carefully re-examined all the old problems and often discovered that the previously published solutions were incomplete. Some problems are best solved with the help ... Read more

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'The collection contains many delightful and enjoyable problems that are either original or taken from old books, which are no longer easily accessible. I especially like the detailed solutions, which make it clear that the author has carefully re-examined all the old problems and often discovered that the previously published solutions were incomplete. Some problems are best solved with the help
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Calculus Made Easy

by Silvanus Thompson ...

‘Calculus Made Easy’ contains a concise exposition of elementary calculus and a very simple introduction to differential and integral calculus. In writing this text, Silvanus Thompson has aimed to furnish most practically and understandably, the fundamentals of calculus, specially designed for those with an interest in the topic but with limited previous knowledge and an understandable reticence ... Read more

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‘Calculus Made Easy’ contains a concise exposition of elementary calculus and a very simple introduction to differential and integral calculus. In writing this text, Silvanus Thompson has aimed to furnish most practically and understandably, the fundamentals of calculus, specially designed for those with an interest in the topic but with limited previous knowledge and an understandable reticence
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Ethnomathematics

A Multicultural View of Mathematical Ideas

by Marcia Ascher ...

In this truly one-of-a-kind book, Ascher introduces the mathematical ideas of people in traditional, or ""small-scale"", cultures often omitted from discussion of mathematics. Topics such as ""Numbers: Words and Symbols"", ""Tracing Graphs in the Sand"", ""The Logic of Kin Relations"", ""Chance and Strategy in Games and Puzzles"", and ""The Organization and Modeling of Space"" are traced in ... Read more

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In this truly one-of-a-kind book, Ascher introduces the mathematical ideas of people in traditional, or ""small-scale"", cultures often omitted from discussion of mathematics. Topics such as ""Numbers: Words and Symbols"", ""Tracing Graphs in the Sand"", ""The Logic of Kin Relations"", ""Chance and Strategy in Games and Puzzles"", and ""The Organization and Modeling of Space"" are traced in
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The Science of Racism

Everything You Need to Know but Probably Don't—Yet

by Keon West ...

In this frank, funny, and meticulous book, a leading social scientist lays out the striking facts we know about racism, how we have uncovered them, and how we can start to fix them. "A timely antidote to a set of beliefs that are on track to becoming conventional wisdom in the U.S.” (Fast Company)Studies and surveys show, time and again, that about 50 percent of people believe that racism is no ... Read more

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In this frank, funny, and meticulous book, a leading social scientist lays out the striking facts we know about racism, how we have uncovered them, and how we can start to fix them. "A timely antidote to a set of beliefs that are on track to becoming conventional wisdom in the U.S.” (Fast Company)Studies and surveys show, time and again, that about 50 percent of people believe that racism is no
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First Aid in Mathematics Colour Edition

by Robert Sulley ...

Achieve the best possible standard with this bestselling book of practice and guidance - now in colourFirst Aid in Mathematics is written in clear and concise language to provide all the help, support and practice needed to master the key topics in basic mathematics. The book contains over 1,000 carefully planned practice questions to help readers reinforce their knowledge. Revision tests are ... Read more

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Achieve the best possible standard with this bestselling book of practice and guidance - now in colourFirst Aid in Mathematics is written in clear and concise language to provide all the help, support and practice needed to master the key topics in basic mathematics. The book contains over 1,000 carefully planned practice questions to help readers reinforce their knowledge. Revision tests are
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Math with Bad Drawings

Illuminating the Ideas That Shape Our Reality

by Ben Orlin ...

A reeducation in mathematics—full of joy, jokes, and stick figures—that sheds light on the countless ways that math structures and shapes our world.In Math With Bad Drawings, Ben Orlin reveals to us what math actually is; its myriad uses, its strange symbols, and the wild leaps of logic and faith that define the usually impenetrable work of the mathematician.Truth and knowledge come in multiple ... Read more

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A reeducation in mathematics—full of joy, jokes, and stick figures—that sheds light on the countless ways that math structures and shapes our world.In Math With Bad Drawings, Ben Orlin reveals to us what math actually is; its myriad uses, its strange symbols, and the wild leaps of logic and faith that define the usually impenetrable work of the mathematician.Truth and knowledge come in multiple
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College Algebra Notes from a College Dropout

Notes from a College Dropout, #1

by Sterling Jr ...

Series Book 1 - Notes from a College Dropout
This isn't just a math book; it's a survival guide.College Algebra Notes from a College Dropout is for the students who've been counted out, overlooked, or told they didn't belong.Written by a straight Black man who loved math but got pushed out of academia, this book speaks to anyone who's ever felt the system wasn't made for them, but showed up anyway.No PhD jargon. No fluff. Just clear, step-by ... Read more

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This isn't just a math book; it's a survival guide.College Algebra Notes from a College Dropout is for the students who've been counted out, overlooked, or told they didn't belong.Written by a straight Black man who loved math but got pushed out of academia, this book speaks to anyone who's ever felt the system wasn't made for them, but showed up anyway.No PhD jargon. No fluff. Just clear, step-by
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GL 11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers

by Peter Francis ...

Three practice exam papers to test pupils ahead of the GL 11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning test,including those taking bespoke tests created by GL for individual schools.The papers are designed to:- Develop and perfect exam technique for GL 11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning tests- Teach pupils to improve their response rates with timed papers- Identify weaker areas and improve results by studying the answers, ... Read more

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Three practice exam papers to test pupils ahead of the GL 11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning test,including those taking bespoke tests created by GL for individual schools.The papers are designed to:- Develop and perfect exam technique for GL 11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning tests- Teach pupils to improve their response rates with timed papers- Identify weaker areas and improve results by studying the answers,
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11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Study and Revision Guide

For 11+, pre-test and independent school exams including CEM, GL and ISEB

by Peter Francis, Sarah Collins ...

Exam Board: ISEBLevel: 11 PlusSubject: Non-Verbal ReasoningFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: Spring 2017Secure the top marks in 11 plus independent school entrance exams and pre-tests and a better chance at getting into their school of choice with this essential study and revision guide. Stretching content ensures that all the Non-Verbal Reasoning skills ... ... Read more

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Exam Board: ISEBLevel: 11 PlusSubject: Non-Verbal ReasoningFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: Spring 2017Secure the top marks in 11 plus independent school entrance exams and pre-tests and a better chance at getting into their school of choice with this essential study and revision guide. Stretching content ensures that all the Non-Verbal Reasoning skills ...
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The Irrational Decision

How We Gave Computers the Power to Choose for Us

by Benjamin Recht ...

How the computer revolution shaped our conception of rationality—and why human problems require solutions rooted in human intuition, morality, and judgmentIn the 1940s, mathematicians set out to design computers that could act as ideal rational agents in the face of uncertainty. The Irrational Decision tells the story of how they settled on a peculiar mathematical definition of rationality in ... Read more

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How the computer revolution shaped our conception of rationality—and why human problems require solutions rooted in human intuition, morality, and judgmentIn the 1940s, mathematicians set out to design computers that could act as ideal rational agents in the face of uncertainty. The Irrational Decision tells the story of how they settled on a peculiar mathematical definition of rationality in
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Sample EBOOK - SECONDARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS - SAMPLES FROM EACH BOOK IN MR W'S MATH STUDY GUIDE SERIES

INCLUDING MR W'S EASY TO FOLLOW STEP BY STEP SOLUTIONS

by Dennis Weichman ...

Series series MR W'S MATH STUDY GUIDES
WHO IS MR.W?Dennis Irwin Weichman (MR. W) holds a Bachelors degree and Masters degree in mathematics from the University of Western Ontario. His series of Math Study Guides capture his teaching methodology best practices from 30 years as a high school teacher and 20 years as a private math tutor.It all started with the idea of simplifying the process of teaching math using a step by step approach. ... Read more

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WHO IS MR.W?Dennis Irwin Weichman (MR. W) holds a Bachelors degree and Masters degree in mathematics from the University of Western Ontario. His series of Math Study Guides capture his teaching methodology best practices from 30 years as a high school teacher and 20 years as a private math tutor.It all started with the idea of simplifying the process of teaching math using a step by step approach.
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The Joy Of X

A Guided Tour of Math, from One to Infinity

by Steven Strogatz ...

“Delightful . . . easily digestible chapters include plenty of helpful examples and illustrations. You'll never forget the Pythagorean theorem again!”—Scientific AmericanMany people take math in high school and promptly forget much of it. But math plays a part in all of our lives all of the time, whether we know it or not. In The Joy of x, Steven Strogatz expands on his hit New York Times series ... Read more

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“Delightful . . . easily digestible chapters include plenty of helpful examples and illustrations. You'll never forget the Pythagorean theorem again!”—Scientific AmericanMany people take math in high school and promptly forget much of it. But math plays a part in all of our lives all of the time, whether we know it or not. In The Joy of x, Steven Strogatz expands on his hit New York Times series
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Let's Play Math Sampler

Playful Math Singles

by Denise Gaskins ...

Series series Playful Math Singles
Do you want your children to enjoy learning math?Teach them how to play!In excerpts from author Denise Gaskins's most popular books, the Let's Play Math Sampler features ten kid-tested games covering math concepts from counting to prealgebra.Math games meet children each at their own level. The child who sits at the head of the class can solidify skills. The child who lags behind grade level can ... Read more

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Do you want your children to enjoy learning math?Teach them how to play!In excerpts from author Denise Gaskins's most popular books, the Let's Play Math Sampler features ten kid-tested games covering math concepts from counting to prealgebra.Math games meet children each at their own level. The child who sits at the head of the class can solidify skills. The child who lags behind grade level can
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Mathematics for the Environment

by Martin Walter ...

Mathematics for the Environment shows how to employ simple mathematical tools, such as arithmetic, to uncover fundamental conflicts between the logic of human civilization and the logic of Nature. These tools can then be used to understand and effectively deal with economic, environmental, and social issues. With elementary mathematics, the book se ... Read more

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Mathematics for the Environment shows how to employ simple mathematical tools, such as arithmetic, to uncover fundamental conflicts between the logic of human civilization and the logic of Nature. These tools can then be used to understand and effectively deal with economic, environmental, and social issues. With elementary mathematics, the book se
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The Secret Strategy For Learning Math: The One Thing You Must Understand

by Richard Porr ...

Aristotle wrote, "Well begun is half done." This is especially true for anyone struggling with learning math. Math is a different kind of subject from all the rest and requires that you understand the differences. If you don't, you will give up too soon and never master math. If you know the secret strategy and apply it from the beginning, you stand a better chance of developing good habits and a ... Read more

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Aristotle wrote, "Well begun is half done." This is especially true for anyone struggling with learning math. Math is a different kind of subject from all the rest and requires that you understand the differences. If you don't, you will give up too soon and never master math. If you know the secret strategy and apply it from the beginning, you stand a better chance of developing good habits and a
... Read more
Street-Fighting Mathematics

The Art of Educated Guessing and Opportunistic Problem Solving

by Sanjoy Mahajan ...

This practical guide to educated guessing shows you how to find answers to partly-defined mathematical problems—without needing proof or an exact calculation.In problem solving, as in street fighting, rules are for fools: do whatever works—don’t just stand there! Yet we often fear an unjustified leap even though it may land us on a correct result. Traditional mathematics teaching is largely about ... Read more

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This practical guide to educated guessing shows you how to find answers to partly-defined mathematical problems—without needing proof or an exact calculation.In problem solving, as in street fighting, rules are for fools: do whatever works—don’t just stand there! Yet we often fear an unjustified leap even though it may land us on a correct result. Traditional mathematics teaching is largely about
... Read more
Algebra: A Complete Introduction

The Easy Way to Learn Algebra

by Hugh Neill ...

Algebra: A Complete Introduction is the most comprehensive yet easy-to-use introduction to using Algebra.Written by a leading expert, this book will help you if you are studying for an important exam or essay, or if you simply want to improve your knowledge.The book covers all the key areas of algebra including elementary operations, linear equations, formulae, simultaneous equations, quadratic ... Read more

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Algebra: A Complete Introduction is the most comprehensive yet easy-to-use introduction to using Algebra.Written by a leading expert, this book will help you if you are studying for an important exam or essay, or if you simply want to improve your knowledge.The book covers all the key areas of algebra including elementary operations, linear equations, formulae, simultaneous equations, quadratic
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It's a Numberful World

How Math Is Hiding Everywhere

by Eddie Woo ...

A 2021 Mathical Honor Book: "One of the best math teachers on the planet. His book is as buoyant, open-hearted, and energetic as he is." —Steven Strogatz, New York Times–bestselling author of Infinite Powers: How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the UniverseWhy aren't left-handers extinct? What makes a rainbow round? How is a pancreas like a pendulum? These may not look like math questions, but ... Read more

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A 2021 Mathical Honor Book: "One of the best math teachers on the planet. His book is as buoyant, open-hearted, and energetic as he is." —Steven Strogatz, New York Times–bestselling author of Infinite Powers: How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the UniverseWhy aren't left-handers extinct? What makes a rainbow round? How is a pancreas like a pendulum? These may not look like math questions, but
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When You Were a Tadpole and I Was a Fish

And Other Speculations About This and That

by Martin Gardner ...

"Martin Gardner is indispensable. Here's the perfect introduction to the range of his obsessions—from Ann Coulter to The Wizard of Oz." —William Poundstone, bestselling author of Are You Smart Enough to Work at Google?Best known as the longtime writer of the Mathematical Games column for Scientific American—which introduced generations of readers to the joys of recreational mathematics—Martin ... Read more

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"Martin Gardner is indispensable. Here's the perfect introduction to the range of his obsessions—from Ann Coulter to The Wizard of Oz." —William Poundstone, bestselling author of Are You Smart Enough to Work at Google?Best known as the longtime writer of the Mathematical Games column for Scientific American—which introduced generations of readers to the joys of recreational mathematics—Martin
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Why Is It So Hard To Learn Math?

by Richard Porr ...

If you are having difficulty learning math, you already know you are not alone. Many people struggle with math. In fact, it is the one discipline in which low grades and low performance are almost universally acceptable because they are so common. For example, a parent is more likely to excuse a lower report card grade in math than in any other subject because that parent probably got lower grades ... Read more

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If you are having difficulty learning math, you already know you are not alone. Many people struggle with math. In fact, it is the one discipline in which low grades and low performance are almost universally acceptable because they are so common. For example, a parent is more likely to excuse a lower report card grade in math than in any other subject because that parent probably got lower grades
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Count Like an Egyptian

A Hands-on Introduction to Ancient Mathematics

by David Reimer ...

"[An] introduction to the mathematics of the ancient Egyptians . . . in a beautifully designed volume that is much easier to read than a papyrus scroll." —William Dunham, author of The Calculus GalleryCount Like an Egyptian provides a fun, hands-on introduction to the intuitive and often-surprising art of ancient Egyptian math. David Reimer guides you step-by-step through addition, subtraction, ... Read more

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"[An] introduction to the mathematics of the ancient Egyptians . . . in a beautifully designed volume that is much easier to read than a papyrus scroll." —William Dunham, author of The Calculus GalleryCount Like an Egyptian provides a fun, hands-on introduction to the intuitive and often-surprising art of ancient Egyptian math. David Reimer guides you step-by-step through addition, subtraction,
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The Calculus Diaries

How Math Can Help You Lose Weight, Win in Vegas, and Survive a Zombie Apocalypse

by Jennifer Ouellette ...

Kiss My Math meets A Tour of the CalculusJennifer Ouellette never took math in college, mostly because she-like most people-assumed that she wouldn't need it in real life. But then the English-major-turned-award-winning-science-writer had a change of heart and decided to revisit the equations and formulas that had haunted her for years. The Calculus Diaries is the fun and fascinating account of ... Read more

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Kiss My Math meets A Tour of the CalculusJennifer Ouellette never took math in college, mostly because she-like most people-assumed that she wouldn't need it in real life. But then the English-major-turned-award-winning-science-writer had a change of heart and decided to revisit the equations and formulas that had haunted her for years. The Calculus Diaries is the fun and fascinating account of
... Read more
Simply Math

by DK ...

Series series DK Simply
Understanding math has never been easier.Combining bold, elegant graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Math is the perfect introduction to the subject for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge.Covering more than 80 key mathematical theories from prime numbers and matrices to logarithms and quadratic equations, each pared-back, single-page entry explains the concept more ... Read more

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Understanding math has never been easier.Combining bold, elegant graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Math is the perfect introduction to the subject for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge.Covering more than 80 key mathematical theories from prime numbers and matrices to logarithms and quadratic equations, each pared-back, single-page entry explains the concept more
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