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This work offers ideas for making the most of an interest in maths or computers. It suggests simple routes into the various options available, and provides career alternatives for those wanting to apply their skills in a slightly different direction. ... Read more

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All trainee teachers in England and Wales have to sit Numeracy, Literacy and ICT Skills tests in order to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS) which permits them to continue or start teaching. This book concentrates on the mathematics part of the test, targeting candidates who feel they have weak numeracy skills. "How to Pass the QTS Numeracy Skills Test" starts at a low level and includes a diagnostic test, a maths review, mental and general arithmetic practice, and revision of statistics. It will give you a good grounding in the skills needed to pass the test, particularly if you have had prior lack of success in maths. Each chapter begins with a maths audit so that you can review the exact skills needed for each section of the test. The first chapter teaches quick ways of answering mental arithmetic questions followed by five mock tests. The remaining chapters cover the general arithmetic and statistical skills required for the onscreen questions, followed by two QTS-type tests with worked-through answers."How to Pass the QTS Numeracy Skills Test" will give you more confidence and reduce exam room stress, helping you to avoid last-minute panic and take another step towards achieving qualified teacher status. ... Read more

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Math and Dosage Calculations for Medical Careers teaches the skills and techniques medical assistants,nurses, pharmacy technicians, and paramedics need to calculate the amount of medication they should administer to patients.Students learn to calculate dosages based on ratio proportions, fraction proportions, the formula method, and dimensional analysis. ... Read more

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Excellent
When your teacher is on speed or some other kind of upper.....this is the perfect supplement.Easy to understand and you will need to practice with your cd and book to make sure your grasping the concept.

Very User Friendly
This book is very easy to use and is great for anyone who has been out of school for a long time. It will walk you through every formula step by step.

I am highly disappointed .
I am highly disappointed because I have not collected any book up till now. The sememster is almost going to the middle. I even regret the whole thing. I dont have the text book to read for the class.Pls put me in your position and ask your self that, how will you cope without a text book to have good grade at the end of sememster. Anyway! It is too late already because i have to buy another book because I dont want to fail this class.Therefore, I need your help in getting my money back. Pls help me get my money back.

Good book, but frustrating at times
Our math department picked out this book.It does well explaining most basic concepts needed for the class, but then there are other concepts that it leaves out all together. The first half of the book was better than the second half.It would show you how to do something, but then when you did it the way it showed you wouldn't get the right answers.It was very frustrating to say the least!

Math and Dosage Calculations for Medical Careers
Math and Dosage Calculations for Medical Careers with Student CD-ROM
There was no CD-ROM included with this purchase - The price for the book was extremely reasonable - I received the book promptly - the book is in great condition - I ordered the book before purchasing the special edition at the college book store, which cost 3x as much as the one I received from Amazon - I have had nothing but successful transactions from Amazon, even when I have had to return a couple of books I had ordered... Books are very expensive and having the capability of ordering used books on line has really saved me a lot of money! Thanks to the many gracious sellers and Amazon's continued support- I will continue to use this service. Don't forget to use your ISBN #'s ... Read more

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Here is all of high school math in a single volume--the ideal refresher course for students who want to score high on college admission tests and place out of freshman math. More than 1,000 examples are given with detailed solutions. ... Read more

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Essential Math for College-Bound Students
This book is very good.It smushes Algebra, geometry, and Algebra II all in one book.I really felt like I was "getting somwhere" when I started to read it and follow the steps. ... Read more

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This Key Stage 2 home-study workbook is designed to reinforce all aspects of children's school work. The exercises have been written in line with the National Curriculum requirements for maths, incorporating the latest developments in the implementation of the National Numeracy Strategy. Gold stickers are provided as a reward for the child to put on each completed page. A fold-out, fill-in achievement chart make it easy for children to see their progress, and there is a certificate to award on completion of each book. A pull-out answer section with parents' notes provides hints and tips and describes how the scheme links with the National Curriculum in the UK and the general curriculum order in the US and Australia. ... Read more

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This Key Stage one home-study timetables workbook is designed to reinforce all aspects of children's school work. The exercises have been written in line with the National Curriculum requirements for maths, incorporating the latest developments in the implementation of the National Numeracy Strategy. Gold stickers are provided as a reward for the child to put on each completed page. A fold-out, fill-in achievement chart make it easy for children to see their progress, and there is a certificate to award on completion of each book. A pull-out answer section with parents' notes provides hints and tips and describes how the scheme links with the National Curriculum in the UK and the general curriculum order in the US and Australia. ... Read more

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The most fascinating mental exercises from the New York Times internationally syndicated column "Playspace." They build brain skills in the same way physical exercise builds muscles and stamina. 60 brain-awakening exercises that strengthen connections among the mental centers that control creative-visual, executive-planning, spatial-manipulative, and logical thinking. Each exercise was developed to stimulate a different combination of brain circuits to sharpen mental skills needed to compete professionally and to retard loss of memory and other skills as the brain ages. Yet they are almost addictively fascinating. Optional hints for each exercise make every format accessible to all levels of skill. ... Read more

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Good companion to "The Sharper Mind"
The "game" format makes this book very user-friendly and not threatening.The Sharper Mind had a similar approach was was more practical in its approach to everyday situations: remembering names, dates, etc. ... Read more

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This Key Stage 2 home-study workbook is designed to reinforce all aspects of children's school work. The exercises have been written in line with the National Curriculum requirements for maths, incorporating the latest developments in the implementation of the National Numeracy Strategy. Gold stickers are provided as a reward for the child to put on each completed page. A fold-out, fill-in achievement chart make it easy for children to see their progress, and there is a certificate to award on completion of each book. A pull-out answer section with parents' notes provides hints and tips and describes how the scheme links with the National Curriculum in the UK and the general curriculum order in the US and Australia. ... Read more

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One of a scheme of home-study workbooks designed to reinforce all aspects of children's school work. The exercises have been written in line with the National Curriculum requirements for maths, incorporating the latest developments in the implementation of the National Numeracy Strategy. Gold stickers are provided as a reward for the child to put on each completed page. A fold-out, fill-in achievement chart make it easy for children to see their progress, and there is a certificate to award on completion of each book. A pull-out answer section with parents' notes provides hints and tips and describes how the scheme links with the National Curriculum in the UK and the general curriculum order in the US and Australia. ... Read more

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This Key Stage 2 home-study workbook is designed to reinforce all aspects of children's school work. The exercises have been written in line with the National Curriculum requirements for maths, incorporating the latest developments in the implementation of the National Numeracy Strategy. Gold stickers are provided as a reward for the child to put on each completed page. A fold-out, fill-in achievement chart make it easy for children to see their progress, and there is a certificate to award on completion of each book. A pull-out answer section with parents' notes provides hints and tips and describes how the scheme links with the National Curriculum in the UK and the general curriculum order in the US and Australia. ... Read more

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This Key Stage one home-study workbook is designed to reinforce all aspects of children's school work. The exercises have been written in line with the National Curriculum requirements for maths, incorporating the latest developments in the implementation of the National Numeracy Strategy. Gold stickers are provided as a reward for the child to put on each completed page. A fold-out, fill-in achievement chart make it easy for children to see their progress, and there is a certificate to award on completion of each book. A pull-out answer section with parents' notes provides hints and tips and describes how the scheme links with the National Curriculum in the UK and the general curriculum order in the US and Australia. ... Read more

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Every year, more than 68 million students of every age find themselves worrying excessively about their first day of school, even before it begins. Their hearts race, their stomachs turn, and their palms sweat just thinking about getting on the school bus for the first time, that first pop quiz, or that notoriously strict teacher. For parents of these children, nothing can be more upsetting than dropping their kids off on the first day of school, wondering how they will cope. Now, they can stop worrying and start helping. As a seasoned psychotherapist, Diane Peters Mayer has successfully treated hundreds of elementary school students suffering from this common disorder. In Overcoming School Anxiety, she shows parents how to deal with a wide variety of problems, from test and homework anxiety, to bullying, and fear of speaking up in class. Mayer also offers easy-to-learn techniques for children including breathing and relaxation exercises, focusing techniques, and tips on proper diet and exercise that help relieve stress. Filled with real-life examples as well as proven advice for working with teachers, principals, and counselors, this is the only comprehensive guide that will enable every parent to help a child cope, build confidence, and succeed in school. ... Read more

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Practical and helpful!
I am a mother of two young children, ages 5 and 7.While they are relatively well-adapted to their school experiences, I wanted to learn more about the issues of anxiety, self-esteem and bullying before they are a presence in our lives.Ms. Mayer's book did an excellent and well-organized job of presenting the problems that children have and how to approach these issues. Her focused and thoughful style has helped me understand these school issues and I believe, given me better strategies for confronting school challenges!

Clear, concise, targeted, practical solutions to issues many children face in school.
As a mother of 3 and psychotherapist who works with school-age clients, I am very pleased to have found this invaluable resource.This book manages to not only to describe and explain a great number of issues and their causes, but to give creative and practical approaches to dealing with them.

I have a bookshelf heavy with books specifically on anxiety, bullying, panic attacks - but this book has somehow managed to pull wisdom on this wide spectrum together in an organized and accessible fashion.The exercises include controlled breathing and imagery in addition to ways to talk to your child about the problem.It's so important to recognize the mind body connection in anxiety issues and this is at the heart of the book.

It also recognizes the importance of nutrition in the equation.Who knew bananas may help reduce anxiety?I didn't!

Another gem - making a little album of successful people who overcame the same challenges your child is facing.My dyslexic daughter found doing this a real eye opener.

I rarely take the time to recommend books online - but this had to be an exception, as I have truly found it to be an absolute gem.

Take a look inside - but just briefly the book covers helping children cope with anxiety, separation, bullying, phobias, panic attacks, homework, tests, fitting in, perfectionism, building self-esteem, conflict at home, learning and physical challenges.

Missing the big point
The author has some great advice on behavioral modifications, adaptions and importance of nutrition and rest.Unfortunately, she doesn't question the basic premise of school structure.Homework has tripled for most ages since 1981, school days have lengthened, and lunch periods are often reduced to only 20 minutes. Is it really necessary for us to CREATE this much stress for our kids in the first place? Is there no one wondering if this stress is optimal?Performance is not increasing and there is growing evidence that over burdening our children has an inverse correlation to performance.Kids burn out and lose the love of learning.They gobble lunches and aren't mindful of what they eat, leading to obesity.Homework loads reduce the amount of time for play and physical activities, also increasing obesity.The increase in "on task" time reduces the time needed for consolidation and also impedes learning.

Comprehensive and Effective
As a mother of a 7 year old daughter who is already a bit Type A, this book was a valuable resource to me in channeling her desire to excel in a healthy way.

I found the exercises at the end of each section to be especially helpful. It enabled me to actually role play certain issues with her and guide her effectively through them.

As a health and fitness professional one of my favorite sections was the one on nutrition and how that effects a child's brain as well as their moods. I also thought the chapter on getting physical with your child (exercise) was right on target and great advice considering our current issues with childhood obesity in this country.

In summary this is an excellent resource for any parent who wants to make the most of these early developmental years in our children's lives.

Overcoming School Anxiety
In an age where homework has tripled and children spend their free time in all sorts of planned activities the pressures to keep up and perform better than their peers can be staggering.As a parent this book gave me the tools to be able to recognize and understand how to properly deal with everyday anxieties my child might face.It is a must read and a great reference guide for any parent with school age children. ... Read more

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"Math Principals for Food Service Occupations, 4th Edition" is an important tool for the student preparing for a career in the food service industry. The book explains that, like cooking or baking, math is sequential and a student must first master basic math skills before being able to create gourmet meals or desserts.Quotes from chefs and managers are interspersed throughout the book, relaying the relevancy of math skills to the food service professional on the job. This 4th edition contains completely updated material and presents the math problems and concepts in a simplified, logical, step-by-step process. The book offers practical and useful information including explanations relative to figuring menu and food cost procedures and teaches math skills needed to utilize a computer spreadsheet program. ... Read more

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Designed for parents, with information about mathematics as it is now taught in schools, guidance about helping a child with maths, and suggesting ways that parents may make effective home/school links, with the emphasis on math as fun to learn. Sue Atkinson is the author of "Maths with Reason". Other features include - trouble-shooting problem areas, difficult subjects are explained simply, maths games and puzzles and maths in everyday life. ... Read more

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Does the sight of your child's maths homework fill you with dread? Do you look for any excuse when they ask you to explain fractions or multiplication? Maths can often leave children - and parents - perplexed. "How to do Maths So Your Children Can Too" works through maths topics with a simple step-by-step approach, explaining the new ways of teaching maths that confuse so many parents. This book will show you how to: master 'number bonds' and 'number lines'; divide by 'chunking'; multiply using 'the grid method'; work with fractions, percentages and ratios; and, understand number and place value. Bridging the gap between primary and secondary school - when children often struggle - and packed full of simple, accessible examples, this essential guide will banish your maths phobia and take the pain out of homework time. ... Read more

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A revision guide for children preparing for the Key Stage 3 National Tests in maths. It contains the key facts for each topic, revision hints and quick self-assessment tests which are intended to help students and their parents to understand the content and requirements of the National Curriculum. ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Advice," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Advice in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Advice when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Advice, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Advice," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Advice in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Advice when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Advice, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more