Maths in Minutes

Author: Paul Glendinning
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
ISBN: 0857386174
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 416

Book Description
Both simple and accessible, Maths in Minutes is a visually led introduction to 200 key mathematical ideas. Each concept is quick and easy to remember, described by means of an easy-to-understand picture and a maximum 200-word explanation. Concepts span all of the key areas of mathematics, including Fundamentals of Mathematics, Sets and Numbers, Geometry, Equations, Limits, Functions and Calculus, Vectors and Algebra, Complex Numbers, Combinatorics, Number Theory, Metrics and Measures and Topology.

Numbers in Minutes

Author: Julia Collins
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1787477304
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 416

Book Description
Why 60 seconds in a minute? Who invented zero? What exactly is pi? Why do mathematicians hunt prime numbers? And how can you get a number bigger than infinity? To find out, take a tour through 200 important, fascinating and unusual numbers - the easy and entertaining way to grasp mathematics. Numbers in Minutes demystifies the maths surrounding the key numbers including: zero, 1-40, negatives, percentages, prime numbers, fractions, decimals, pi, exponentials, imaginary numbers, squares and cubes, roots and powers, Fibonacci numbers, the golden ratio, millions and trillions, a googol, 'perfect,' 'kissing,' 'vampire' and 'weird' numbers, infinity, infinity+1 and other sizes of infinity... Every number is explained in a few short paragraphs with a helpful picture, making the maths simple to understand and remember.

All the Mathematics You Missed

Author: Thomas A. Garrity
Publisher: 清华大学出版社有限公司
ISBN: 9787302090854
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 380

Book Description

Math Made Easy 10 Minutes a Day Problem Solving Grade 6

Author: Sean McArdle
Publisher: DK Canada
ISBN: 9781553632627
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
These two new additions to the bestselling Math Made Easy 10 Minutes a Day series are the perfect at-home reinforcement for math homework. Designed to help Canadian children improve their math abilities without growing bored or restless, these helpful math workbooks each feature 10-minute exercises consisting of word problems (story problems) like time problems, working with money, weights and measures, conversion problems and area and volume problems that allow kids to apply what they've learned in math class in real world situations. + Each exercise takes a maximum of ten minutes to complete + Parents notes are included with tips, guidance and answers

30-Second Maths

Author: Richard J. Brown
Publisher: Icon Books Ltd
ISBN: 1848313861
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 297

Book Description
From Rubik's cubes to Godel's incompleteness theorem, everything mathematical explained, with colour illustrations, in half a minute. Maths is enjoying a resurgence in popularity. So how can you avoid being the only dinner guest who has no idea who Fermat was, or what he proved? The more you know about Maths, the less of a science it becomes. 30 Second Maths takes the top 50 most engaging mathematical theories, and explains them to the general reader in half a minute, using nothing more than two pages, 200 words and one picture. Read at your own pace, and discover that maths can be more fascinating than you ever imagined.

Math in Minutes

Author: Paul Glendinning
Publisher: Quercus
ISBN: 1623650097
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 667

Book Description
Paul Glendinning is Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Manchester. He was founding Head of School for Mathematics at the combined University of Manchester and has published over fifty academic articles and an undergraduate textbook on chaos theory. Both simple and accessible, Math in Minutes is a visually led introduction to 200 key mathematical concepts. Each concept is described by means of an easy-to-understand illustration and a compact, 200-word explanation. Concepts span all of the key areas of mathematics, including Fundamentals of Mathematics, Sets and Numbers, Geometry, Equations, Limits, Functions and Calculus, Vectors and Algebra, Complex Numbers, Combinatorics, Number Theory, and more. From the Trade Paperback edition.

The Manga Guide to Calculus

Author: Hiroyuki Kojima
Publisher: No Starch Press
ISBN: 1593272960
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
Noriko is just getting started as a junior reporter for the Asagake Times. She wants to cover the hard-hitting issues, like world affairs and politics, but does she have the smarts for it? Thankfully, her overbearing and math-minded boss, Mr. Seki, is here to teach her how to analyze her stories with a mathematical eye. In The Manga Guide to Calculus, you'll follow along with Noriko as she learns that calculus is more than just a class designed to weed out would-be science majors. You'll see that calculus is a useful way to understand the patterns in physics, economics, and the world around us, with help from real-world examples like probability, supply and demand curves, the economics of pollution, and the density of Shochu (a Japanese liquor). Mr. Seki teaches Noriko how to: –Use differentiation to understand a function's rate of change –Apply the fundamental theorem of calculus, and grasp the relationship between a function's derivative and its integral –Integrate and differentiate trigonometric and other complicated functions –Use multivariate calculus and partial differentiation to deal with tricky functions –Use Taylor Expansions to accurately imitate difficult functions with polynomials Whether you're struggling through a calculus course for the first time or you just need a painless refresher, you'll find what you're looking for in The Manga Guide to Calculus. This EduManga book is a translation from a bestselling series in Japan, co-published with Ohmsha, Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan.

Year 1 Hands-On Maths: 10 Minutes of Concrete Manipulatives a Day for Maths Mastery (Hands-on Maths)

Author: Kerry Dalton
Publisher: Hands-on maths
ISBN: 9780008266950
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Use manipulatives 10 minutes a day with these simple at-a-glance activities Just 6 weeks of these activities will give children a richer and deeper mastery of maths by demonstrating abstract ideas and core mathematical concepts in a variety of representations and problem-solving contexts. Use manipulatives 10 minutes a day with these simple at-a-glance activities - Easy to implement activities for all curriculum areas- Filled with photos for easy reference- Uses a variety of everyday objects and common maths resources Part of the Making Mathematics Count research project from the North Star Teaching Alliance, the approach has been fully trialled to success in primary schools across the country

Maths Minutes

Author: Alaska Hults
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781846542916
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 105

Book Description
With 100 day to day activities covering all mathematical strands, this title can be easily integrated into any primary maths programme. It includes easy to follow activities that promote the ongoing learning of essential maths concepts and skills through practice and reinforcement.

Mastering Essential Math Skills

Author: Richard W. Fisher
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780966621112
Category : Activity programs in education
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Provides structure and guidance to the teacher by means of speed drills, review exercises, teacher tips, word problems and new material for each day.