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REFERENCE BOOKS TO HELP WITH MATH AND ARITHMETIC

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Absolutely Essential Math Dictionary: Every Kid's Guide to Mathematical Terms, Strategies, and Tables, by Theresa Fitzgerald, a Dandy Lion Publication. No math program is complete without this book. Covering everything from “addend” to “zero,” this comprehensive resource gives students definitions, illustrations and examples that can help them solve math problems. Includes vocabulary for numbers and operations, measurement, algebra, geometry, fractions and decimals, statistics and probability and problem solving, as well as examples of problem solving strategies, formulas and tables. Each term has a concise definition and an example or an illustration. The section on operations demonstrates problem solving strategies and includes commonly-used tables. This is a guide that needs to be in every child’s desk. BTH-85. $12.56-D

Barron's Mathematics Study Dictionary by Frank Tapson.  It consists of two parts: An alphabetical Wordfinder of more than 1000 words and phrases directs the reader to one or more double-page spreads, each of which deals with a specific mathematical theme (for example, the circle.) The second part contains these double-page spreads which consist of clear definitions and diagrams that allow the student to explore the meaning of words within a context rather than in isolation. 128 pages. This is written for students in the 11-16 age group, but is helpful to anyone needing basic knowledge of the vocabulary of mathematics. BTH-5647. $11.69-D

Dictionary of Mathematics Terms: Contains over 700 definitions of terms related to algebra, geometry, analytic geometry, trigonometry, probability, statistics, logic, and calculus. It is an ideal reference source for teachers, engineers, scientists, high school and college students. 4.25" x 7." My husband, the scientist highly recommends this for high school and college students. 393 pages. BTH-5646. $9.85-D

Math at Hand: A Mathematics Handbook. The people who brought you Write Source 2000 for English have now done the same thing for math. This handbook for grades 4-6 empowers students to become more responsible for their own mathematical learning, reviewing, relearning, and research.  It is very handy for those who need to complete make-up work or need help with math homework. There are plenty of explanations and numerous examples for those who have not been able to understand their other textbooks. With a little creativity this could be used as a text for three years with practice added through various workbooks offered on our other pages. See links at bottom of page. This handbook covers numeration; number theory; mental math and estimation; computing with whole numbers and decimals; computing with fractions; ratios, proportion, and percent; pre-algebra; graphing, statistics, and probability; measurement; geometry and   problem solving . An almanac at the back has more goodies than I can list here, including math prefixes and suffixes; study and problem solving tips; computer use for math; geometric constructions; test-taking skills; any age appropriate mathematical tables you can think of including the metric system, fraction/decimal equivalents; square and cube roots; right-triangle ratios; prime numbers; etc. The Yellow Pages at the very end have a glossary of mathematical formulas and a glossary of mathematical terms. 548 pages. All this in an attractive, easy-to-use, colorful format for only 19.99* BTH-3819,

Math Dictionary for Kids: The Essential Guide to Math Terms, Strategies, and Tables by Theresa R. Fitzgerald. Prufrock Press, 2006. Revision of The Absolutely Essential Math Dictionary.   No math program is complete without this book. Covering everything from addend to zero, this comprehensive resource gives students definitions, illustrations and examples that can help them solve math problems. Includes vocabulary for numbers and operations, measurement, algebra, geometry, fractions and decimals, statistics and probability and problem solving, as well as examples of problem solving strategies, formulas and tables. Each term has a concise definition and an example or an illustration. The section on operations demonstrates problem solving strategies and includes commonly-used tables. This is a guide that needs to be in every child's desk. For grades 4-9. BTH-3255. $11.66-D

Math on Call: A Mathematics Handbook. this is the older brother of Math at Hand, above, but this is for grades 6-8. Has all the topics of Math at Hand that are appropriate for these older grades, but at a more advanced level, and these additional topics: Algebra; graphs and statistics; geometry; probability and odds. Contains the same wonderful Almanac and Yellow Pages features full of grade-appropriate tables and references at the back. 606 pages. 19.99* BTH-4848.

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

Math Workbook Links
Edupress Best Value Drill Books
Straight Forward Math Series from Garlic Press
Steck-Vaughn Grade Level Math  series and Math Enrichment series

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