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2) Place value
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"The mathematical concept of place value is explained using a place value chart, descriptions of how money is notated, and humorous examples from a recipe that a group of monkeys is using to make a gigantic banana muffin."--
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In the 2018 high-definition program, join young host Kristin as she takes you on a counting adventure around the zoo from one to twenty! Light-hearted, kid-friendly illustrations depict silly zoo animals doing outlandish activities that make counting them all the more fun. A fast-paced review and follow-up quiz reinforce the content and ensure maximum retention.
5) More numbers every day: how data, stats, and figures control our lives and how to set ourselves free
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"How many unread emails are there in your inbox? How many hours of sleep did you get last week? How many steps did you walk today? We're drowning in digits and immersed in integers, and More Numbers Every Day, by internationally renowned economics professors Micael Dahlen and Helge Thorbjørnsen is a timely and powerful investigation - and warning - about the trouble numbers can bring us. Today we all strive to quantify everything: calories, likes,...
6) Numbers
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R.R. Raccoon, Chef and Arnold Schwartzenbull are all eager to learn about numbers as will your pre-school child. All this while enjoying the antics of the puppets and learning how to count at the same time. Your child will easily climb to the top of the class after watching the Learning Treehouse: Numbers DVD. It makes learning fun!
10) Go figure!
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A collection of math activities that include brainteasers, magic tricks, and mind-reading games.--
11) Half of 12
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A simple and short book for reinforcing doubling and halving. Ask your child the simple questions on each page to encourage them to confidently know their doubles to 12. Help children to use their knowledge of doubles to reinforce their knowledge and understanding of halves. Lots of opportunities to make it fun by challenging your child and you can take it in turns to read and answer the questions.
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Extremely readable, jargon-free book for general readers traces the evolution of counting systems, from the primitive techniques of antiquity to computers. Text examines the earliest endeavors to count and record numbers, initial attempts to solve problems by using equations, and origins of infinite cardinal arithmetic.
13) Zero to infinity
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Tells the story of a mathematician's quest to understand numbers. In her day job, professor of statistics Talithia Williams ponders the power of data looking for answers and spotting patterns in huge collections of numbers. But as the anticipated host, she takes a step back and turns her attention to the digits themselves exploring their origins and discovering the wonder that arises from simple, yet profound concepts like nothingness, infinity, and...
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Do you want to double or triple the speed with which you calculate? Can you run a rapid mental check over the results of your calculating machines? Can you check bills worked out for you by grocery store cash registers, on waiters' checks, on department store charge accounts? Or do you simply take their word for the disposal of your money? Don't envy friends who can perform these calculations with lightning speed and complete accuracy. Theirs is not...
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Some years ago, "new math" took the country's classrooms by storm. Based on the abstract, general style of mathematical exposition favored by research mathematicians, its goal was to teach students not just to manipulate numbers and formulas, but to grasp the underlying mathematical concepts. The result, at least at first, was a great deal of confusion among teachers, students, and parents. Since then, the negative aspects of "new math" have been...
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Unveiling the Power of Vedic Mathematics: Essential InsightsEfficiency in Calculation: Vedic Mathematics provides highly efficient techniques for mental calculations, enabling individuals to perform complex computations quickly. This efficiency is particularly valuable in situations where rapid calculation is crucial.Versatility Across Mathematical Operations: The techniques in Vedic Mathematics are versatile and applicable across various mathematical...
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At least 3 out of every 5 grade 12 students have little or no interest in arithmetical aspect of Mathematics. At least 7 out of 10 educated adults would tell you they managed to scale through passing Mathematics back in their high schools and tertiary education. It is no doubt that the principles of basic mathematics could look very obscure and ambiguous, so it is normal you're struggling with it, you're not alone. From my few years of teaching mathematics,...
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Just as bird guides help watchers tell birds apart by their color, songs, and behavior, The Kingdom of Infinite Number is the perfect handbook for identifying numbers in their native habitat. Taking a field guide-like approach, it offers a fresh way of looking at individual numbers and the properties that make them unique, which are also the properties essential for mental computation. The result provides new insights into mathematical patterns and...
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Avner Ash is professor of mathematics at Boston College. Robert Gross is associate professor of mathematics at Boston College. They are the coauthors of Elliptic Tales: Curves, Counting, and Number Theory and Fearless Symmetry: Exposing the Hidden Patterns of Numbers (both Princeton).
The power and properties of numbers, from basic addition and sums of squares to cutting-edge theory
We use addition on a daily basis-yet how many of us stop to truly...
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Are you gearing up for the ACT Math section? Do you envision yourself conquering complex equations, confidently tackling geometric problems, and mastering statistics? Your journey to ACT Math excellence begins right here."ACT Math Mastery" isn't just a study guide; it's your key to unlocking the full potential of your ACT Math performance. Whether you're starting your preparation from scratch or you're fine-tuning your skills for an upcoming test,...
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