HOW TO SOLVE WORD PROBLEMS IN MATHEMATICS (EBOOK) (How to Solve Word Problems Series) - Softcover

Wayne, David S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 007136272X ISBN 13: 9780071362726

Publisher: McGraw Hill, 2000

Synopsis

Word problems?? No problem!! Be prepared when you get to the word-problem section of your test! With this easy-to-use pocket guide, solving word problems in mathematics becomes almost fun. This anxiety-quelling guide helps you get ready for those daunting word problems, one step at a time. With fully explained examples, it shows you how easy it can be to translate word problems into solvable math problems - and get the answers right! You get complete directions for solving problems commonly found in elementary, high-school, and college text books. There's no word problem too tough for "How To Solve Word Problems in Mathematics"!Sanity-saving features include: step-by-step approach to word problems; complete explanations of every step; fully explained answers; dozens of sample problems; problems of every type; and, skill-checking practice drill. If you don't have a lot of time but want to excel in class, this book helps you: brush up before tests; solve problems quickly; understand the material; and, master word problems without spending hours with lengthy textbooks. This is the book that solves word-problem problems!

About this title

About the Author:

David Wayne, Ph.D. (Hempstead, NY) is Director of Mathematics and Computer Technology in the Oceanside, NJ Public Schools. He is a member and Vice-Chair for High Schools of the Mathematical Association of America, the American Mathematical Society, the National Council of Teacher of Mathematics, and various honors societies.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 007136272X
• ISBN 13: 9780071362726
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176