Basic Math Refresher (REA): Everyday Math for Everyday People (Mathematics Learning and Practice) - Softcover

Hearne Ph.D., Stephen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738600520 ISBN 13: 9780738600529

Publisher: Research & Education Association, 2004

Synopsis

Everyday math for everyday people

Finally, a common sense reference for math! Portable and very affordable, the Basic Math Refresher is the useful, practical, and informative way to understand all types of math fundamentals. Never worry about math again!

Clear, concise entries by author Stephen Hearne make the complex seem simple by guiding you through the most basic of mathematical concepts up to math's more perplexing topics (including those perplexing fractions, percentages and measurements). This easy-to-follow reference is chock full of examples and real life situations making this book the perfect choice for everyone from the young math student to the businessperson to anyone with rusty math skills.

Discover the single best resource for understanding basic math that is also the perfect companion for any reference library.

Table of Contents
PREFACE
ADDITION
SUBTRACTION
MULTIPLICATION
DIVISION
DECIMALS
ROUNDING
PERCENTAGES
FRACTIONS
AVERAGES
SALES TAX
DISCOUNTS
MEASUREMENTS
GRAPHS

About this title

About the Author

Stephen Hearne, Ph.D. is currently a professor at Skyline College in San Bruno, California, where he teaches Quantitative Reasoning among other subjects. For the past 20 years, Dr. Hearne has tutored students of all ages in math, algebra, statistics, and test preparation. He prides himself on being able to make the complex simple.

From the Back Cover

Basic Math Refresher

Everyday Math for Everyday People

Chock full of examples and real-life situations, even the math phobic will not be intimidated by this easy-to-use self-teaching guide.

Citing real-life situations and using a wealth of examples, Stephen Hearne’s Basic Math Refresher is the only book you need to grasp the concepts of basic mathematics.

Never worry about math again, as REA’s Basic Math Refresher guides you through a multitude of topics—from addition to interest rates—always emphasizing simple and effective ways to determine solutions.

This handy reference book explains the basics of commonly used math topics, including addition, decimals, percentages, fractions, averages, sales tax, and more! It’s a great review for students preparing for homework, quizzes, or exams. Adults who want to brush up on their math skills will find it an easy-to-use resource.

Each chapter is devoted to a specific math topic and explains basic math functions in a simple style. Hundreds of step-by-step examples show students and adults how to solve problems quickly and correctly.

If you need help with math, Basic Math Refresher is the book for you!

Edition details

• Publisher: Research & Education Association
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0738600520
• ISBN 13: 9780738600529
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256
• Editor: Arshaghi M.S. Adel