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Money and its worth as concepts are an important part of the elementary math curriculum, and a perfect way to review both numbers and addition. This accessible volume examines the value of coins as the narrator wonders if there's enough money to buy an ice cream treat. Colorful photographs support the narrative, while the story succeeds in making math fun for the reader.
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Evan and his younger sister, Jessie, react very differently to the news that they will be in the same class for fourth grade and as the end of summer approaches, they battle it out through lemonade stands, each trying to be the first to earn 100 dollars. Includes mathematical calculations and tips for running a successful lemonade stand.
10) Betcha!
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Uses a dialog between two friends, one who estimates, one who counts precisely, to show estimation at work in everyday life
11) Max's math
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Max and his brothers drive to Shapeville and Count Town searching for problems, and are able to use their skills in arithmetic and sleuthing to help get things ready for a rocket launch.
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Readers seeking to extend their mathematical skills will find this volume a practical companion. The contents are arranged in order of difficulty: fractions, decimals, square and cube root, the metric system, algebra, quadratic and cubic equations, graphs, and the infinitesimal calculus, plus other topics. Numerous examples. 195 figures. 1943 edition.
13) Short-Cut Math
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Can you multiply 362 x .5 quickly in your head? Could you readily calculate the square of 41? How much is 635 divided by 2½? Can 727,648 be evenly divided by 8? If any of these questions took you more than a few seconds to solve, you need this book. Short-Cut Math is a concise, remarkably clear compendium of about 150 math short-cuts - timesaving tricks that provide faster, easier ways to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. By using the simple foolproof...
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The farther we get from our grade school days, the easier it is to forget those operations and nuances of arithmetical computation that keep recurring in our daily lives: interest and discount problems, time-payment calculations, tax problems, and so on. This handy book is designed to streamline your methods and resharpen your calculation skills for a variety of situations. Starting with the most elementary operations, the book goes on to cover all...
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Vedic Mathematics unfolds a new method of approach to mathematics. It is based on sixteen one line formulae known as "sutras" and thirteen one line corollaries known as "upa sutra". These simple straight forward formulae and techniques help in solving complex mathematical problems in quick and easy steps. The step-by-step easy methods explained in this book help to remove the mathematics phobia commonly present in students and boost their self-confidence....
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Master math at your own pace!
Does working with numbers often frustrate you? Do you need to brush up on your basic math skills? Do you feel math stands between you and your career goals, or a better grade at school?
Quick Arithmetic, Third Edition is the quickest and easiest way to teach yourself the basic math skills you need to advance on the job or in school. Using cartoons and a clear writing style, this practical guide provides a fresh start...
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There are one, two, three, four, five dogs to walk. But there is only one dog walker. Collect data on dogs, their leashes, and their names! This nonfiction math book combines math and reading skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning how to collect data easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary,...
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How much is a penny worth? How much are ten pennies worth? Beginning readers will enjoy learning financial literacy with this brightly illustrated book! Featuring vivid images and easy-to-read text, this full-color book develops students' math and reading skills and introduces them to early STEM themes. The Math Talk section includes questions that will increase understanding of basic math and reading concepts and develop students' speaking and listening...
19) Make It 100!
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Updated for 2020, make It 100! teaches how to count to 100 by ones, fives, and tens.
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Students will read about two family vacations to Hawaii and China while taking a "trip" of their own into the world of multiplication! This Spanish math reader provides real-life problem-solving opportunities that make learning multiplication fun and easy while seamlessly integrating STEM topics. This narrative nonfiction book teaches students operations and algebraic reasoning, introducing them to vocabulary terms and STEM concepts like electromagnetism,...
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