Summary: Is this the right book for me?An easy-to-follow guide to basic mathematicsDo you shy away from using numbers? Basic Mathematics can help. An easy-to-follow guide, it will ensure you gain the confidence you need to tackle maths and overcome your fears. It offers simple explanations of all the key areas, including decimals, percentages, measurements and graphs, and applies them to everyday situations, games and puzzles to give you understanding quickly and enjoyably. Basic Mathematics includes: Chapter 1: Reasons to be cheerful about mathematics Is this book really for me?Can I succeed now if I failed at school?Hasn't maths changed since I was at school?Will it help to use a calculator?Can I help my child?Chapter 2: The magic numbers machineNumbers, numbers everywhereSaying hello to your calculatorIntroducing the counting numbersOrdering numbersTens and unitsHundreds, thousands and beyondChildren and numbersChapter 3: Calculating with numbersProperties of numbersAddingSubtractingMultiplyingDividingKnowing what sum to doChapter 4: FractionsFacing up to fractionsWhat is a fraction?How to picture a fractionFitting fractions into the number lineWhat are equivalent fractions?Adding and subtracting fractionsMultiplying and dividing fractionsRatio and proportionChapter 5: DecimalsDecimal fractionsWhat is the point of the decimal point?Using the four rules with decimalsDividing fractionsAn overview of decimals Chapter 6: PercentagesWhat is a percentage?Changing a fraction to a percentageWhy bother with percentages?Chapter 7: MeasuringWhat do we measure?Why do we measure?How do we measure?How accurately should we measure?Imperial and metric unitsChapter 8: Statistical graphsBarcharts and piechartsScattergraphs and line graphsMisleading graphsChapter 9: Using a formulaIs algebra abstract and irrelevant?Algebra as shorthandCalculating with formulasProving with algebraChapter 10: Puzzles, games and diversionsChapter 11: SpreadsheetsAn overview of a spreadsheetWhy bother using a spreadsheet?Using a spreadsheetNumber sequences on a spreadsheetPercentages on a spreadsheetWhat else will a spreadsheet do?Chapter 12: Diagnostic quizQuizSolutions to the quizDetailed comments on the solutions This book starts from the very beginning and does not assume any prior knowledge.Reading this book will give you confidence to deal with numbers in all aspects of life - work, home, shopping and more.This book doesn't just cover the fundamentals - it includes puzzles and games to make numbers interesting and to sharpen your skills. Table of Contents: Part 1 Understanding the basicsChapter 1 Reasons to be cheerful about mathematicsChapter 2 The magic number machineChapter 3 Calculating with numbersChapter 4 FractionsChapter 5 DecimalsChapter 6 PercentagesChapter 7 MeasuringChapter 8 Statistical graphsChapter 9 Using a formulaChapter 10 Puzzles, games and diversionsChapter 11 SpreadsheetsChapter 12 Diagnostic quizPart 2 Mathematics in actiontaking it furtherindex About the Author(s): Alan Graham has been a Lecturer in Mathematics Education at the Open University for over 30 years and has worked widely with schools and the media.
This book starts from the very beginning and does not assume any prior knowledge.Reading this book will give you confidence to deal with numbers in all aspects of life - work, home, shopping and more.This book doesn't just cover the fundamentals - it includes puzzles and games to make numbers interesting and to sharpen your skills.
Table of Contents: Part 1 Understanding the basicsChapter 1 Reasons to be cheerful about mathematicsChapter 2 The magic number machineChapter 3 Calculating with numbersChapter 4 FractionsChapter 5 DecimalsChapter 6 PercentagesChapter 7 MeasuringChapter 8 Statistical graphsChapter 9 Using a formulaChapter 10 Puzzles, games and diversionsChapter 11 SpreadsheetsChapter 12 Diagnostic quizPart 2 Mathematics in actiontaking it furtherindex
About the Author(s): Alan Graham has been a Lecturer in Mathematics Education at the Open University for over 30 years and has worked widely with schools and the media.
