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Algebra the Easy Way

Arithmetic the Easy Way, Third Edition, by Williams and Prindle. This book offers valuable overviews of course work and extra help with difficult subject areas. This volume includes all the essentials in one clear volume, including math fundamentals, quantitative word problems, exercises, tests with answers, puzzles, and amusing cartoons. Paperback / 452 Pages / 7-13/16" x 10-7/8" Cat. # BTH-1947. $13.46

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Barron's Essential Math: Basic Math for Everyday Use, by Edward Williams and Robert Atkins. This book teaches (or reviews) the math skills needed on the job, at the supermarket, at the bank, and at the other places you live your life. Learn to figure sales tax, discounts, tips, overtime pay, commissions, averages and probability. Calculator-active exercises are included. Covers whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents. Excellent preparation for minimum competency exams in mathematics. Includes lots of illustrations, practice exercises, and answers. Soft cover, 366 pages. BAR#13379. $12.56-D

Forgotten Calculus, Second Edition:  A Refresher Course With Applications to Economics and Business, by Barbara Bleau. Each work unit offers clear instruction and worked-out examples to help adults brush up on the calculus they may have studied many years ago. The teach-yourself format is also good for those who need to study calculus on their own without having had it before. Topics covered include functions and their graphs; derivatives; optimization; exponential and logarithmic functions; integration, and partial derivatives. Answers to exercises are provided .455 pages. Cat.#BAR-19415, $11.65-D

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Math the Easy Way, Third Edition, by A. & K . Prindle. This has all the essentials in one clear volume, including important rules and definitions, arranged for quick and easy reference; hundreds of exercises and examples with solutions;  a diagnostic exam to reveal strengths and weaknesses; and a final comprehensive exam with answers. There is a pretext and posttest for each chapter, as well.  Paperback / 232 Pages / 7-13/16" x 10-7/8" / Cat.#BAR-91396 / $12.56-D

MathWiz.gif (14946 bytes)Math Wizardry for Kids by Margaret Kenda and Phyllis Williams. More than 200 math puzzles, games, designs, diagrams, and projects turn numbers into exciting activities and challenges. Projects include making a number wheel for secret messages, setting up number triangles that perform mathematical wonders, calculating like a computer, planning a math party where you eat numbers and hunt for hidden treasure,  and much more. Includes index and a glossary of terms, math signs, and symbols. For ages 8-12.  Paperback / 336 Pages / Plastic Comb Binding. Cat #. BAR-18095. $12.56-D

 

 


Bar6767.gif (8865 bytes) Painless Algebra, by Lynette long. This book guides the apprehensive student painlessly through the steps of working out algebra problems. It begins with integers, progresses to simple equations with one variable, and then leads into a clear explanation of inequalities, systems of equations, exponents, and roots and radicals. When all this is understood, the student graduates to the mastery of quadratic equations. All along the way are fun-to-solve "brain tickler" problems (answers provided). This book will help middle and high school students who are having trouble in their algebra courses. 296 pages.  BTH-104. $8.06-D

Also available in Spanish

 

 

 

Bar4454.gif (10018 bytes)Painless Fractions, by Alyece Cummings , was written especially for middle-school students, but can be helpful to just about everybody. The author takes a light-hearted approach to the subject. She defines all terms, then demonstrates the correct methods of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions, and shows how to convert them into decimals. Puns, puzzles, and "brain ticklers" add an element of fun to the process of mastering fractions. There are answers to all questions, and plenty of good advice for avoiding pitfalls when calculating with fractions. 224 pages. BTH-407. $8.06-D

 

 

Painless Geometry: by  Lynette Long. Publisher: Barron's Educational,  2001.  307 pages.  If geometry tends to freak you out, this book will help you understand it and even enjoy learning it. You’ll begin to see that finding solutions to geometric problems is as much fun as solving intriguing puzzles. And there are lots of diagrams to help you learn the terms, theorems, and postulates that form the foundation of geometry. You’ll learn to work with angles of all kinds, find the relationships between parallel and perpendicular lines, and discover the characteristics of shapes such as triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles. The abstract concepts you learn will become more concrete with experiments you can do. And the author also gives tips on studying and using mini-proofs as first steps to understanding formal geometry proofs. For grade 8 and up. BTH-409. $8.06-D

 

 

 

 

Painless Junior Math by Margery Masters. Barron's, 2006. 198 pages. Children of about third grade and up are encouraged to enjoy learning math -- beginning with what they already know about telling time. They then use this knowledge of numbers for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. After these basics, the children will move on to chapters on using money, measuring things with both the English and metric systems, using geometry, and collecting and organizing data into graphs. The last chapters lead into fractions, probability, and problem solving. This is a cross between a workbook and a textbook, since it provides information and instruction, but also has pages to try new skills that do not look like typical pages of textbook exercises. Answers and index are included. Slightly larger format than the regular Painless Series. BTH-3422. $8.09

 

 

 

Painless Math Word Problems by Marcie Abramson. Barron's Educational, 2001, paper.  295 pages. If seeing a word problem makes you break out in a cold sweat, this is the book for you. It will show you how solving these problems can actually be fun. You’ll learn to find the patterns in word problems, and then how to compute with decimals and fractions, compare rates, and solve proportion problems. You’ll even use real world examples to discover surprising patterns when you analyze statistics and maybe even use them to predict future outcomes and events. A final chapter shows you how to search out math problems and activities available on the Internet. BTH-408. $8.06-D

Also available in Spanish.

 

 

 

Trigonometry the Easy Way, Third Edition, by Douglas Downing. Here’s a complete, easy-to-grasp course in trigonometry that takes the form of a fantasy novel. The King of Carmorra and his subjects have many practical problems to solve, and their answers can be found by applying principles of trigonometry. Readers follow along and learn to solve many different problems that can be reduced to triangular diagrams. They learn the laws of sine and cosine, trigonometric functions and inverse functions, waves, conic sections, polynomial approximation, and much more. The book is filled with instructive exercises and their solutions, plus illustrative drawings, graphs, and diagrams. This new edition contains updated coverage on using graphing calculators and computer spreadsheets for solving trigonometric problems. Contains answers to exercises, glossary, appendices, and index. Paperback / 326 Pages / 7 13/16 x 10 7/8 / Cat. # BAR-13607

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Career Press

Business Math for the Numerically Challenged, by the editors of Career Press, 1998.. This digest-size book contains all the essential math and applications pertinent to the business world, and can be used as a reference or an occasional review. Short and easy-to-follow examples show readers the fundamentals of arithmetic, simple statistics, basic algebra, and short cuts that will help get results quickly and accurately. Covered applications include calculating payroll, inventory, commission, compound interest, financial statements, investments, and the metric system. Answers to exercises are provided. 159 indexed pages. BTH-5134. $10.79-D

 

Chicago Review Press

Math Games for Middle School: Challenges and Skill-Builders for Students at Every Level by Mario Salvadori and Joseph P. Wright. This book is meant to challenge students while reinforcing their basic math skills. It reviews all topics in the middle school curriculum -- from basic operations to plane and space geometry, graphing, and probability. I'm not sure where the "games" in this book are. Most of them appear to be practical or applied math problems. But the book is certainly useful for teachers and students of math at the middle school level. Answers to problems are included. This is not a workbook or reproducible book, but a book to read and work through. 168 pages, including answers and index. 168 pages. BTH-4689. $15.26-D. Slightly damaged copy, BTH-5135. $13.46-S

 

 

Creative Teaching Press

 

 

Gobble Up Math: Fun Activities to Complete and Eat for kids in grades K-3 by Sue Mogard and Ginny McDonnell. Illustrated by Kelly Kennedy. Learning Works, 1994. This book covers concepts such as patterns, sets, geometry, fractions, and estimation – all using healthy foods. Includes activities to teach the Food Guide Pyramid. Includes a bibliography. 136 pages. BTH-4714. $13.49-D

 

 

 

Hands-On Math: Manipulative Activities for the Classroom, Grades K-1 by Virginia Johnson. Creative Teaching Press, Second Edition, 2006. This standards-based resource book contains over 200 hands-on activities that use commonly available materials to help reinforce math skills. The main section headings are Numbers and Operations (which include activities on sets and quantities, numbers and symbols, operations, fractions and place value, estimation and money); Algebra; Geometry; Measurement;  and Data Analysis and Probability. Included are bulletin board and learning center ideas, At the end of the book are reproducible forms and a list of related literature.144 pages. BTH-1712. $18.89-D

 

 

Hands-On Math: Manipulative Activities in the Classroom, Grades 2-3 by Glenda Nugent. This resource book contains over 200 hands-on activities that use commonly available materials. The author believes that a teacher who is enthusiastic about hands-on learning holds the key to success in an activities-based math program.  The core of the book consists of 14 chapters, each of which has bulletin board ideas, a skills list, suggestions for a learning center, math journal ideas, and about 10-15 chapter activities for children to do. Chapter topics are Number Sense, Classifying and Sorting , Patterns,  Addition and  Subtraction, Fractions, Multiplication and Division, Geometry, Graphing, Estimation, Time, Measurement, Money, Logical Reasoning, and Probability. At the end of the book are Parent Letters, reproducibles, and a list of related literature. 240 pages. BTH-1713. $19.79-D

 

 

 

 

Hands-on Math: Manipulative Activities for the Classroom, Grades 4-5 by Erika Norman and Lois Sandusky. Creative Teaching Press, 2009. This supplement to any Grade 4–5 math program is built on the premise that students learn math concepts best through concrete experiences. Use this resource to cover standards with a hands-on approach, and watch students engage in meaningful math experience while having fun. The activities in this book are divided into five main sections based on standards from the National Council of Teachers of Math (NCTM): Number and Operations (including Estimation and Fractions); Algebra; Geometry; Measurement; and Data Analysis and Probability. The lessons throughout the book help students build mathematical thinking and also encourage students to make connections between the different areas of math content. As students have fun working with dice, beans, and other manipulatives, they will also learn and reinforce important math skills. Answers are included. BTH-5167. $11.69-D

 

 

CTO-2620.jpg (23830 bytes) Instant Math Games that Teach by Adela Garcia. Contains 38 fun-filled, skill-packed games which target and reinforce specific math strategies. They are intended to stimulate, challenge, and excite young minds. They have a variety of uses and can supplement or enrich any math curriculum. Each instant math game includes an exiting reproducible gameboard and  easy-to-follow game rules. Each game reinforces specific skills. Some games are for individuals, some for two people, and some are for more than two -- maybe even the whole class. The introduction contains lots of ideas for using the games. 104 pages. Answers included. For grades 2-5.   BTH-673. $12.59-D

 

 

The Complete Book of Multiplication and Division: Mastering the Basic Facts  by Hy Kim. Creative Teaching Press, 2004. For grades 2-3. Meets NCTM standards. This reproducible book helps students review the basic facts of multiplication and division. Teachers can use this to introduce students to new strategies to simplify the process of mastering multiplication and division skills. Students will learn to use a reasoning rather than just a rote approach.

There are 15 units in the book. Each begins with a complete lesson plan with all the components necessary to meet the needs of all the students in your class: objectives, direct instruction, guided practice, independent practice, and assessment.  The book includes interactive activities and games for partners, small groups, and the whole class.  144 pages. BTH-1583. Follow link for current price.

 

 

 

 

The Complete Book of Multiplication and Division: Basic Facts Plus Advanced Number Theories  by Hy Kim. Creative Teaching Press, 2004. For grades 4-6. Meets NCTM standards. This reproducible book helps students master the basic facts and then helps them apply this knowledge to more advanced number concepts. Teachers can use this to introduce students to new strategies to simplify the process of mastering multiplication and division skills. Students will learn to use a reasoning rather than just a rote approach.

There are 26 units in the book. Each begins with a complete lesson plan with all the components necessary to meet the needs of all the students in your class: objectives, direct instruction, guided practice, independent practice, and assessment.  The first 11 units review the basic facts, and the next 15 units offer the opportunity for students to apply their knowledge to the more advanced concepts. The book includes interactive activities and games for partners, small groups, and the whole class.  144 pages. BTH-1584. Follow link for current price.

 

Make it Your Way Math: Standards-Based Games and Activities You Can Customize by Keri King and Kari Sickman. Creative Teaching Press, 2002. For Grade K. 96 pages. This book provides you with lots of reproducible game boards, cards, activity pages, and ideas for customizing such games as Bingo, Dominoes, Fishy Bowls, Memory, The Race, Tic-Tac-Toe, and many, many more. Suggested games include standards correlations. Games are easy to prepare and help students practice such skills as number and coin recognition, patterning, addition, counting, number writing, subtraction, sorting, recognizing shapes, measuring, graphing, and problem solving. BTH-1585. $11.69-D

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Practice Series: Each book has 100 ready-to-use skill practice activity pages for independent class work or homework. Answer keys are provided. Available for many subjects and grades from K-8. See available titles by following the link.

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Enrichment Units in Math, by Diane Draze and Judy Leimbach. This series of three books have sequential information and activities which allow students to easily master the covered topics. Each book has four units which can be used with a whole class or for individual enrichment. Reproducible for classroom use. 64 pages each, with answers at back.

    Enrichment Units in Math Book 1 by Judy Leimbach. Covers Attribute Blocks, Tangrams, Sets and Venn Diagrams, and Ancient Egyptian Numbers. For grades 2-3. Cat.#DL-106, $10.76-D

    Enrichment Units in Math Book 2 by Diane Draze and Judy Leimbach. Covers Permutations and Combinations, Tessellations, Line Drawings, and Coordinate Graphing. For grades 4-6. Cat.#DL-107, $10.76-D

    Enrichment Units in Math Book 3 by Diane Draze. Covers Topology, Probability, Number characteristics, and Magic Squares.. For grades 5-7. Cat.#DL-108, $10.76-D

 

No Problem: Taking the Problem Out of Mathematical Problem Solving, by Joan Vydra and Jean McCall. This program teaches eight problem solving techniques: guess and check; make a table; make an organized list; look for a pattern; act out or use manipulatives; use logic; simplify or work backwards; or make a diagram or drawing. Each technique is taught with a week's worth of problems (one for each day plus a bonus problem). In the second half of the book the problems are introduced randomly to force students to determine which techniques they need to use. These reproducible problems are attractively illustrated and sprinkled with humor, and will keep students entertained for a whole year as they learn to solve problems. Contains 135 problems and their answers on 96 pages. BTH-3102. $12.56-D

Success with Math: Prealgebra, Prufrock Press, 2007. This book is a combination prealgebra word problem and project books and is intended as a supplement to the regular prealgebra curriculum. Each page focuses on one or two concepts of prealgebra and can easily be assigned along with other homework. There is plenty of room on each worksheet for students to show. their work. In addition to the exercises, there are several extended projects in the second half of the book, most of which are designed to be completed in one to two class periods. In this book, students will review conversions, geometric properties, statistics, problem solving, and algebraic formulas. A teacher's guide and conversion tables are also included. For grades 5-8. 71 pages. BTH-3771. $10.76-D

 

Success with Math: Decimals, Prufrock Press, 2005. For grades 5-7. The exercises in this supplementary book allow students to work sequentially through each concept in decimals and practice their skills before moving on to the next concept. Each type of problem is explained in an introductory page and followed by two practice pages. Periodic cumulative review pages may be used for additional practice or assessment. This step-by-step approach is also good for independent study. The books units include comparing and ordering decimals; adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals; rounding decimals; and converting decimals to percents, fractions, and scientific notation. This book meets NCTM standards. 64 pages. BTH-3772. $10.76-D

Success with Math: Fractions: This series contains exercises which allow students to work sequentially through each concept in fractions. They get plenty of practice in each concept before moving on to the next one.  For each type of problem there is an introductory page explaining how to do that type of problem. This is followed by two pages of practice problems of that same type. There are several pages of review to make sure students retain learning. These can also be used for assessment and practice. These books can be used for independent study or to supplement another textbook or curriculum. These books meet NCTM standards. So far these titles are available:

    Fractions, Book 1: Grades 3-4 by Lisa Wood and Chandra Smith, Dandy Lion, 2004. Reproducible for classroom use. 64 pages, including answers. This book covers Identifying parts of a whole or set; finding fractions of a set; relative value of fractions, fractions on a number line; adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators; naming, adding, and subtracting mixed numbers; finding equivalent fractions; converting improper fractions to mixed numbers; converting mixed numbers to improper fractions; converting fractions to decimals; identifying the whole; and fractions of the whole. BTH-426. $10.76-D

    Fractions, Book 2, Grades 5-7 by Lisa Wood and Chandra Smith, Dandy Lion, 2004. Reproducible for classroom use. 64 pages, including answers. This book covers fractions on a number line; finding equivalent fractions; reducing fractions to simplest form; multiplying and dividing fractions; adding and subtracting fractions; converting mixed numbers and fractions; adding and subtracting mixed numbers; multiplying and dividing mixed numbers; converting fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions; identifying the whole; and fraction of the whole. BTH-427. $10.76-D

DL-143.jpg (25545 bytes) Super 7: Daily Exercises in Problem Solving by Octavia Hamiltion.  This book  is meant to complement any math curriculum for grades 2 and 3. It presents 144 quick and convenient lessons with just seven problems each. Those seven problems cover six mathematical strands -- number sense, computation, measurement, geometry, problem solving, and patterns. Lessons are presented in a sequence that builds on past lessons. Concepts are repeated and expanded to allow students to build on previous knowledge and solidify their understanding. Each lesson is designed to take 15 minutes. Reproducible for classroom use. Answers included. 160 pages. BTH-4687. $17.96-D

Design -a- Study

Maximum Math, by Kathryn Stout. This teaching guide for grades K-8 is the ultimate home (and school) educator's guide to teaching elementary and junior high math. It includes graded objectives and complete illustrated instructions for teaching them: understanding concepts, mastering algorithms, discovering patterns, and problem solving strategies. There is also a quick reference of student difficulties and solutions to them and a guide to addresses for resources. If you're just beginning to teach math and you aren't sure where to start, this book will help you. 217 pages, spiral bound. CAT.#DaSmm, $24.00*

 

Educational Impressions

Math Clues Series: This series helps students in grades 3-5 understand basic mathematical concepts. It shows students how different concepts are related to one another. It uses the precise language of mathematics and each concept is fully developed with  lessons, practice, and motivating story problems. 

Each book in the series is divided into three sections: Introduction and Review of Concepts; Skill-Building Word Problems; and Challenge Word Problems. Students will need to have mastered their basic math facts before tackling these books, since the computation problems start with numbers of two or more digits and move quickly into regrouping problems. Answers to exercises are included. Reproducible for classroom use.

    Math Clues Book 1: Whole Number Operations by Charlene Zastrow. 2004. This book teaches students about the place-value structure of our base-ten number system. It teaches them how to perform the four basic operations, what they mean, and how they are related to one another. BTH-1597. $13.46-D

Math Clues Book 2: Fractions, Decimals, and Percents by Charlene Zatrow and Rebecca Stark. Educational Impressions, 2004. This book teaches students about rational numbers and how to identify, compare, rename, and convert fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, and percents. Students will also develop fluency in the basic operations. 80 pages. BTH-1598. $13.46-D

Math Clues Book 3: Number Theory and Graphing by Charlene Zatrow and Rebecca Stark. Educational Impressions, 2005. In this book students will focus on the following areas: even and odd numbers; factors and multiples; prime factorization; divisibility rules; data and samples; range, mean, median, and mode; interpreting and constructing bar graphs; line graphs, and pie graphs; line plots; frequency tables; stem-and-leaf plots; and histograms. 88 pages. BTH-2467. $13.46-D

Math Clues Book 4: Geometry and Measurement by Charlene Zatrow and Rebecca Stark. Educational Impressions, 2005. In this book students will explore the concepts of geometry, including points, lines, perimeter, area, and volume. They will also learn how to measure these things with both metric and English measurements. 96 pages. BTH-2468. $13.46-D

 

  Mathematics Word Puzzles by Peter Giddens, Educational Impressions, 2007, formerly published by User Friendly Resources. For grades 5-8. These 50 word puzzles help students to understand math vocabulary. The puzzles include word searches, crosswords, and activities which cover a broad range of topics, including numbers and operations; algebra; integers; percentages; statistics; probability; angles / directions; symmetry; and transformations. Students can work these individually or in pairs. BTH-4683. $10.76

 

 

Good   Year Books

Exploring Mathematics, by Jean Shaw. These books offer hands-on learning experiences with meaningful materials that help children develop concepts and skills naturally while fostering a positive attitude about math. Both books include an extensive collection of reproducibles -- work sheets, games, task cards, patterns, manipulatives to make, and bulletin board ideas. 160 pages each.

    Exploring Mathematics, Grades K-3, Cat.#GY116, $11.65-D
    Exploring Mathematics, Grades 4-6, Cat.#GY124, $11.65-D

Helping Your Child With Mathematics, by James Riley, Marge Eberts, and Peggy Gisler. For grades K-2. This book shows parents how to take an active role in teaching their children important math concepts while having fun together. You'll count, add, subtract, multiply, and even learn some geometry while using concrete objects and hands-on activities appropriate to your child's age and needs. The activities use objects found around the house and challenge children to use imagination and creativity.  The book provides 16 pages of tear-out flashcards. It also guides you step-by step through each activity and concept so you can help lay a solid  foundation for future success in math for your child   122 pages, excluding flashcards. Cat.#GY-061X, $11.65-D

 

Incentive Publications "Kids Stuff"

Math Yellow Pages for Students and Teachers, Revised Edition, 2002. ISBN: 086530-5560. This handy reference has been updated to make it a very comprehensive resource for teaching and learning math skills. From lists of necessary math skills arranged by topic, to tables and charts, math terms defined and illustrated and computer talk, you will probably find what you need here. You'll find number properties, tips on how to do all sorts of math operations, instructions for problem solving, tables of weights and measures in both English and Metric systems, special tricks for mathematicians, and more. 64 pages. For grades 2-8. BTH-419. $8.96-D

Scholastic

Exploring The Numbers 1 to 100: Activities, Learning Center Ideas, and Celebrations, by Mary Beth Spann. This book for grades K-2 is full of activities to help children experience large numbers in small doses -- even if thy can't read and write them yet. The various activities and projects can be completed by students working alone or in groups or by the entire class. In this book, teachers will find a year's worth of number and pattern related activities and project possibilities that connect with children's interests and intellects. There are many literature-related activities as well. 48 pages. BTH-4688. $7.99* Supply limited to stock on hand. You can see if it's it's still here by following the title link.

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