"Mathematics: Applications and Concepts" sets the standard in Middle School mathematics. This three-course program provides a unique blend of instruction, daily practice, intervention, standardized test preparation, and practice in reading and writing math, and gets students ready for testing success.
Reading age for native speakers: Middle School students (8th grade)
Unique interactive style enables students to diagnose their strengths and weaknesses and focus their efforts where needed * Ideal for self-study and tutorial work, building from an initially supportive approach to the development of independent learning skills * Free website includes solutions to all exercises, additional topics and applications, guide to learning mathematics, and practice material Students today enter engineering courses with a wide range of mathematical skills, due to the many different pre-university qualifications studied. Bill Cox's aim is for students to gain a thorough understanding of the maths they are studying, by first strengthening their background in the essentials of each topic. His approach allows a unique self-paced study style, in which students Review their strengths and weaknesses through self-administered diagnostic tests, then focus on Revision where they need it, to finally Reinforce the skills required. the book is structured around a highly successful 'transition' maths course at Aston University which has demonstrated a clear improvement in students' achievement in mathematics, and has been commended by QAA Subject Review and engineering accreditation reports.
An exiting set of puzzles, problems and facts related to one of the most prominent mathematiciancs of all times.In this highly colouleful and conveniently organized book you can find various topics to satisfy the most curious maths gourmets - from phi and continious fractions mysteries to representations of integers and golden ratio equations.
From creating the pyramids to exploring infinity, this pocket size book traces humankind's greatest achievements through the towering mathematical intellects of the past 4,000 years to where we stand today.
