Learning Activities from the History of Mathematics

Enrich your math classes with biographies and activities surrounding 23 historically important mathematicians and 21 in-depth treatments of historical problems. Grades 9-adult

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Real-Life Math: Probability

Ensure your students know the real-life value of math! Integrating a problem-solving focus into your math classes, this guide to probability covers high-school topics in the context of everyday scenarios. Topics covered include data collection and description, outcomes, probability, tree diagrams, multiplying probabilities, and odds. 94 pages, softcover. Grades 9-12.

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Math You Really Need, Grades 9 & up

Make problem-solving a means as well as a goal of instruction- as recommended in NCTM standards. Have students put their math skills to work figuring their batting averages, learning how to avoid rear-end collisions, understanding musical scales, designing a quilt, planning for college costs, or approximating the number of visible stars. These 35 real-world problems show students how to use math as a tool in their own lives. A wide variety of subjects helps them make connections between math and other areas- including sports, travel, music, finances, and household tasks. The activities encourage students to communicate their ideas through writing and discussion as well as by their calculations. The problems actively involve students in working with basic computation, percent and ratio, averages, graphs, geometry, algebra, patterns, interest, estimation, simple trigonometry, and statistics. Teaching notes include explanations and answers for all the problems. They also suggest a varitey of approaches that range from individual investigations to whole-class activities. Helpful appendices cover conversions, powers of ten and scientific notation, and significant figures.

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Barron's Math Workbook for the New SAT, Fourth Edition

Help your students make their SAT experience almost as simple as 1-2-3 with this thoroughly updated workbook. Includes an introduction to the new math test; strategies to help with unfamiliar question types; intensive focus on third-year college prep and Algebra 2 topics; hundreds of multiple-choice and grid-in questions with worked-out solutions; and two sample tests. 482 pages, softcover.

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Kaplan: GRE & GMAT Exams Math Workbook 3rd ed.

GRE & GMAT Exams Math Workbook provides you with comprehensive, step-by-step training on everything from math basics to the most advanced math concepts on the tests including graphs, word problems, and data sufficiency problems. To round out your review, you will learn how to apply Kaplan's exclusive graduate math stategies, allowing you to maximize your time, effort, and score!

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SAT & PSAT 2003 With CD-ROM, Spring Edition

Learn how to use the structure of the SAT to your advantage, hone the skills and strategies required for each question type, and understand the content covered by the test. Focus your study with a comprehensive review of the 100 most important math concepts on the SAT exam, plus tips on how to remember key vocabulary words. Understand why one answer is right and the others are wrong. Practice with 3 full-length exams, each with complete explanations for all answers and detailed score analysis. Maximize your score in the minimum amount of time using Kaplan's powerful test taking tips and strategies, plus expert advice on dealing with stress, guessing, and more.

Special CD-ROM Features:

• 5 Full-Length Practice Tests
• Performance Analysis
• Customized Study Plan
• Math and Verbal Tutorials
• 2 PSAT Practice Tests
• Score Comparison with Hundreds of Colleges

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Math Review for the GRE, GMAT, AND MCAT

A comprehensive review of various types of math-from the basic to the more complex-provides essential practice for achieving high scores. In-depth coverage, hundreds of practice questions, and detailed answer analysis.

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The Princeton Review Cracking the GRE Math Test

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The Princeton Review Cracking the GRE CAT, 2000 Edition

Acing the computer-adaptive GRE is very different from getting a 4.0 in college. We don't try to teach you everything there is to know about English, math, or analytic thinking. We just tell you what you'll need to know to score high on the GRE CAT. There's a big difference. In Cracking the GRE CAT, we'll teach you now to think like the test makers and:

• Eliminate answer choices that look right but are planted to fool you
• Solve GRE CAT analogies when you're not sure what all the words mean
• Master the vocabulary words that appear most often on the GRE CAT
• Solve GRE CAT algebra problems by plugging in numbers in place of letters

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