Basic Math Refresher: Everyday Math for Everyday People - Softcover

Hearne, Stephen; Arshaghi, Adel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738610712 ISBN 13: 9780738610719

Publisher: Research & Education Association,U.S., 2011

Synopsis

Do You Need Extra Help with Math?
Then REA’s Basic Math Refresher is perfect for you!Updated Second Edition
REA’s newest edition of our popular Basic Math Refresher helps students and adults refresh their math knowledge in a fast and easy-to-understand format. It’s everyday math for everyday people.

Citing real-life situations and using hundreds of example problems, Stephen Hearne’s Basic Math Refresher is perfect for anyone who needs to grasp the concepts of basic mathematics. It’s a fast and easy way to learn basic math!

This handy reference book explains the basics of commonly used math topics, including addition, decimals, percentages, fractions, averages, sales tax, and more. It’s a great tool to have on hand when preparing for homework, quizzes, or exams. If you are an adult who wants to brush up on your math skills you’ll find it an easy-to-use resource.

The book includes hundreds of math examples solved step-by-step and a glossary of must-know math terms. Each chapter is devoted to a specific math topic and explains basic math functions in a simple style. Numerous examples show students and adults how to solve math problems quickly and correctly.

Basic Math Refresher is an excellent classroom reference book and/or textbook supplement. The easy-to-follow format is perfect for middle school, high school, and college students who need a simple math refresher. Adults who need help with basic math will view it as a practical guide to math concepts they have forgotten or never fully grasped in school.

If you’re math phobic, or just need to refresh your math skills, this book is for you!

About this title

About the Author

Stephen Hearne, Ph.D. is currently a professor at Skyline College in San Bruno, California, where he teaches Quantitative Reasoning among other subjects. For the past 20 years, Dr. Hearne has tutored students of all ages in math, algebra, statistics, and test preparation. He prides himself on being able to make the complex simple.

From the Back Cover

Basic Math RefresherEveryday Math for Everyday PeopleChock full of examples and real-life situations, even the math phobic will not be intimidated by this easy-to-use self-teaching guide.Citing real-life situations and using a wealth of examples, Stephen Hearne’s Basic Math Refresher is the only book you need to grasp the concepts of basic mathematics.

Never worry about math again, as REA’s Basic Math Refresher guides you through a multitude of topics—from addition to interest rates—always emphasizing simple and effective ways to determine solutions.
This handy reference book explains the basics of commonly used math topics, including addition, decimals, percentages, fractions, averages, sales tax, and more! It’s a great review for students preparing for homework, quizzes, or exams. Adults who want to brush up on their math skills will find it an easy-to-use resource. Each chapter is devoted to a specific math topic and explains basic math functions in a simple style. Hundreds of step-by-step examples show students and adults how to solve problems quickly and correctly. If you need help with math, Basic Math Refresher is the book for you!

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Citing real-life situations and using a wealth of example problems, Stephen Hearne's Basic Math Refresher is the only book you need to grasp the concepts of basic mathematics.

Never worry about math again, as Hearne guides you through a multitude of topics—from addition to interest rates—always emphasizing simple and effective ways to determine solutions.

—If you're preparing for a test at work or school...
—If you're tired of feeling lost when looking at a bank statement...
—If you want your children to excel in math...
—If you just want to brush up on rusty skills...

This is the book for you!

Edition details

• Publisher: Research & Education Association,U.S.
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0738610712
• ISBN 13: 9780738610719
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 256