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Basic Maths Practice Problems For Dummies Colin Beveridge

Basic Maths Practice Problems For Dummies By Colin Beveridge

Basic Maths Practice Problems For Dummies by Colin Beveridge


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Helps you to master basic arithmetic, this book shows you how to solve addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems. It also offers 2,000 pencil-and-paper practice problems, and the lowdown on fractions, decimals and percentages; and more.

Basic Maths Practice Problems For Dummies Summary

Basic Maths Practice Problems For Dummies by Colin Beveridge

Learn to:

  • Master maths with more than 2,000 practice questions
  • Add, subtract, multiply and divide with confidence
  • Work with decimals, fractions and percentages
  • Size up weights and measures

Fun, friendly coaching and all the practice you need to tackle maths problems with confidence and ease

In his popular Basic Maths For Dummies, professional maths tutor Colin Beveridge proved that he could turn anyone even the most maths-phobic person into a natural-born number cruncher. In this book he supplies more of his unique brand of maths-made-easy coaching, plus 2,000 practice problems to help you master what you learn. Whether you're prepping for a numeracy test or an employability exam, thinking of returning to school, or you'd just like to be one of those know-it-alls who says, 'Oh, that's easy!' about any maths problem that comes your way, this book is for you.

  • Master basic arithmetic, fast in no time, solving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems will seem as easy as tying your shoes
  • Face down fractions you'll never again feel shy around fractions, decimals, percentages and ratios
  • Juggle weights and measures like a pro whether it's a question of how much it weighs, how long (or far) it is, or how much it costs, you'll never be at a loss for an answer
  • Make shapes your playthings circles, squares, triangles and rectangles you'll measure them, draw them and manipulate them with ease

Open the book and find:

  • 2,000 pencil-and-paper practice problems
  • The keys to mastering addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
  • The lowdown on fractions, decimals and percentages
  • Basic geometry made easy
  • How to handle weights, measures and money problems
  • How to read charts, tables and graphs at a glance

About Colin Beveridge

Colin Beveridge holds a doctorate in mathematics from the University of St Andrews. He gave up a position as a researcher at Montana State University (working with NASA, among other projects) to become a full time maths tutor, helping adults, GCSE, A level and university students overcome their fear of maths a position he finds far more enjoyable than real work.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part I: The Building Blocks of Maths 7

Chapter 1: Getting Started 9

Chapter 2: Introducing the Basics: Addition and Subtraction 17

Chapter 3: Equal Piles: Multiplying and Dividing 35

Chapter 4: Are We Nearly There Yet? Estimating and Rounding 53

Part II: Working with Parts of the Whole 67

Chapter 5: Facing Fractions without Fear 69

Chapter 6: What's the Point? Dealing with Decimals 91

Chapter 7: It's All Relative: Tackling Ratio and Proportion 107

Chapter 8: Working Out Perfect Percentages, 100% of the Time 127

Part III: Real-life Maths 147

Chapter 9: Clocking Time 149

Chapter 10: Counting the Cash: Dealing with Money 171

Chapter 11: Working with Weights 189

Chapter 12: Feeling the Heat: Getting to Grips with Temperature 203

Chapter 13: Sizing Up Shapes 219

Chapter 14: Sharpening Your Knowledge of Shapes 241

Part IV: Speaking Statistically 259

Chapter 15: Mining Data (No Hard Hat Required) 261

Chapter 16: Grappling with Graphs 289

Chapter 17: Average Joe: Sussing Out Statistics 299

Chapter 18: What Are the Chances? Playing with Probability 313

Part V: The Part of Tens 325

Chapter 19: Ten (Or So) Ways to Check Your Work 327

Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Remembering Your Number Facts 333

Chapter 21: Ten Top Tips for Getting Things Right 341

Index 347

Additional information

GOR010240075
9781118351628
1118351622
Basic Maths Practice Problems For Dummies by Colin Beveridge
Used - Like New
Paperback
John Wiley & Sons Inc
20120907
384
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