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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. Cat. #DL-141. $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. Cat. # BAR-03032.
$8.96-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. My husband,
the scientist highly recommends this for high school and college students. Cat. #1117,
$9.85-D
 Essential Atlas of
Mathematics by Parramon's Editorial Team. Text is by Maria del Rosario
Villagrá and Ana Villagrá. Translated from the Spanish
by Eric A. Bye. Barron's, ©2003. The authors' purpose is to provide a broad view
of the different areas of mathematical theory, from arithmetic to algebra,
including analysis, geometry, statistics, and newer fields such as fractal
geometry, fuzzy logic, and chaos theory. The book is mostly descriptive, using
problems taken from daily life. The authors intend this book to be practical,
instructional while remaining accessible, enjoyable but rigorous, clear and
useful to both current students of mathematics and people who find math
difficult as they try to solve problems in their lives that need to be solved
with mathematics. This book is very visual, with as space given to color photos,
illustrations and diagrams as to text. It has a crisp, clean look that appeals
to one's sense of order. The color illustrations have brief instructive captions
that explain the mathematical theories and many of their current applications in
the fields of science and technology, as well as in daily life.
Areas covered include number
systems; natural numbers, divisibility, whole numbers, rational numbers, real
numbers, measurement; equations, systems of equations, the rule of three and its
applications, loans and mortgages, functions and graphs, the linear function,
the quadratic function, the exponential function, elements of plane geometry,
quadrilaterals, triangles, circles, geometric transformations, trigonometric
ratios, trigonometric functions, polyhedrons, prisms and pyramids, solids of
revolution, spheres, statistical graphs, statistical parameters, probability,
conditional probability, the binomial model, the Gauss bell curve, and new
challenges for current mathematics. At the end is an alphabetical subject index.
As you can probably discern, this is not for elementary students. I'd say it's
about high school / adult level, but younger students might enjoy the pictures
and be motivated to read more if they are extremely interested in the subject.
It's a nice book to keep around the house if you have high school or college
students living at home. And younger students could understand the first few
pages that deal with topics covered at the elementary level such as the basic
operations and the theories behind them.
As a layperson in this field, even I
am tempted to use this book to understand the areas of math I never got around
to studying. Each new concept is introduced by a simple to understand paragraph
about a practical problem that occurs in the daily lives of adults. The more
complex ideas and problems are in smaller print in the captions of the
illustrations. The book is very user-friendly, and the format draws the reader
in. 93 pages.
BTH-1228. $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*
 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*
 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.
$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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