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Who invented numbers? What are prime numbers? How do you do longdivision? How do you calculate percentages? If your child is asking for help with these questions, and you're feeling a little rusty, this is the perfect book to have on hand--for yourself and your inquisitive fourth- tosixth-grader. Colorful and accessible, this clear guide defines math terms and concepts with both visual and written description. For example, authors Anne Zeman and Kate Kelly describe a fraction as "one or more parts of a whole or a set," and they also offer the image of a necklace of beads to show how each bead is part of a set. The book is divided into the followingsections: "Numbers and Number Systems" (ancient number systems, the decimal system);"Basic Math Functions" (math symbols, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, fractions, rounding and estimation, averages and medians, properties and orders, story problems); "Measurement" (measuring length, distance, weight, perimeter and area, volume, temperature, time); "Geometry" (geometric shapes, symmetry, congruence, similarity); "Money and Monetary Systems" (U.S. currency, other currency systems); "Graphs" (plotting information, four kinds of graphs); "Statistics and Probability"; "Computers and Calculators" (the abacus, simple calculators, the computer); and a complete index. Information for the Scholastic Homework Reference Series wasgathered from current textbooks, national curricula, and the assistance of the UFT Dial-A-Teacher staff. (Ages 9 and older)Book Description
The newly revised and updated Everything You Need to Know About...Homework series provides kids and parents with a quick refresher to 4th through 6th grade curriculum topics. The organization and scope of these concise homework-help guides make them an essential reference resource. Researched according to middle-grade curriculum and current textbooks, and created in conjunction with subject experts, these titles answer kids' most frequently asked homework questions. In MATH, students will find everything from decimals to geometry, from statistics to probability. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (11)

Great reference for homeschoolers
We checked this book out of the library, and I love it.I recently started homeschooling my 4th grader.Teaching math has proved a challenge for me--I have trouble helping him understand key concepts.I found this book at the library and it has become indispensible.I'm now buying a copy so that I don't need to keep checking it out.

I too have found a couple of errors, but since I am referring to it, not my son, it has not been a problem.

This is the best book!
I love this book.I bought a copy for my oldest child 8 years ago to help her understand various math concepts and help with homework as needed.All three of my children have used it over the years and I am once again introducing it to my students at our local elementary school.The visual examples and wording in the book really help children to understand.The index is very thorough and allows the child to find what they need quickly.It's a great book.

Excellent math reference for 4th to 6th grade
This book provides an excellent overview of math through 6th grade. Each topic is covered clearly and concisely in 2 to 4 pages: idea overview, verbal description, formulae, picture demonstrating the algorithm, and one or more examples. Pictures clearly demonstrate the idea, and are colorful and creative, adding to interest.Descriptions are clear yet brief, as is the entire book.Does not include problems to be worked by the student.Many topics covered, including addition, subtraction, long division, factoring numbers, greatest common denominator, money, measuring, computing volume, and more. Well organized chapters and table of contents provides easy access to information required.Excelent reference to help 4th to 6th graders understand their math homework.

We purchased this book in 2006 and found no errors so far. It has really helped my daughter with her math homework.

Homeschooler's Blessing
My mathphobic 11 year old went wild when he saw this book. He loved it!!! And as a 20 year veteran of homeschooling, I find it's a fantastic resource - I don't know how we ever lived without it.

Terrific Book!
I am an adult and teacher and this book helps me!It is great to use with students and to send home with them.I highly recommend the whole series for home and the classroom. ... Read more

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"Homework is hard on parents as well as children," say the editors ofthis helpful handbook, designed for both adults and their stumped second- and third-graders. Using photographs of children and lively, comical, full-color illustrations, this kid-friendly guide will bring parents up to speed on new math terms and methods. Each page features a subject such as addition, then offers easy-to-follow directions for how to complete typical math homework in this subject, such as a visual example of adding two-digit numbers. Other subjects include counting coins, subtraction, multiplication, division, rounding numbers (this "round-up" section circles numbers with cowboy lariats and is coupled with cowboy and cowgirl helpers!), probability, and telling time. The section on adding fractions is illustrated with delicious-looking pies and pizzas. Throughout, the book focuses on how to approach math problems, and in fact, the closing section zeroes in on problem-solving strategies. Fun, accessible, and easy-to-use, this guide should find a place on the desk of every young math student. (Ages 7 to 10) ... Read more

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Math help for 2nd-3rd graders (and their parents!)
This Math guide (Gr. 2-3)uses photographs of children and full-color illustrations to reinforce new math terms and methods. Subjects include: +, -, x, %, money, rounding, probability, fractions, and telling time. ... Read more

Book Description

Math Power Packs help alleviate teachers’ busy workloads by providingreproducible, ready-made homework packets right at their fingertips! Thepackets in each book support NCTM standards and cover the six essentialstrands of mathematics that are tested on standardized assessments. Eachpacket comes with a customizable parent letter and ten activity sheets.Added features include a math standards scoring rubric, calendartemplate, and tools to help build the home-school connection betweenteachers and parents. 128 pages. Reproducible.

Book Description
Homework Helpers: Basic Math and Pre-Algebra is a straightforward and easy-to-read review of arithmetic skills.It includes topics that are intended to help prepare students to successfully learn algebra, including:

• Working with fractions • Understanding the decimal system • Calculating percentages • Solving linear equalities• Graphing functions • Understanding word problems

This book will help build a solid mathematical foundation and enable students to gain the confidence they need to continue their education in mathematics. Particular attention is placed on topics that students traditionally struggle with the most.The final chapter in the book covers word problems in detail, and several problem-solving strategies are discussed.While this book could be used to supplement standard pre-algebra textbooks, it could also be used to refresh your arithmetic and problem-solving skills.

The topics are explained in everyday language before the examples are worked.The problems are solved clearly and systematically, with step-by-step instructions provided.Problem-solving skills and good habits, such as checking your answers after every problem, are emphasized.There are practice problems throughout each book, and the answers to all of the practice problems are provided. ... Read more

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Brief Overview
This book is for overview.It cannot be a main book.But it can be used for revision purpose.









































































































































































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Pretty Good Math Book
I use this book in school. It's not the most interesting subject, but it does work.

On the first few pages it shows that teachers really enjoy this book rather than Silver Burdett & Ginn or other math textbooks. It covers most of the 8th grade standards including:
-equations and inequalities
-graphing
-integers
-exponents and scientific notation
-rational numbers and operations
-real numbers
-collecting and describing data
-displaying data
-plane figures
-patterns in geometry
-perimeter and area
-3-d geometry
-ratios, rates, and proportions
-similarity and scale
-numbers and percents
-applying percents
-experimental probability
-theoretical probability and counting
-solving linear equations
-linear relationships
-sequences
-functions

There are twelve chapters in this book that put in two or three related standards and combining them in each chapter. Before every chapter is an Are U Ready? which has practice on the strategies needed in the chapter. There is also a "Focus on Problem Solving" which gives problem solving questions in standards already covered in the chapter (it's dead center in the chapter). There are also Mid-Chapter Quizzes which are halfway in the chapter to refresh peoples minds of earlier subjects. Also before every Chapter Test there is a Study Guide and Review which allows you to practice all of the standards before it's test time.

In the back of the book is a student handbook which has "Extra Practice" pages for all the lessons and a "Skills Bank" to practice techniques to finding answers. A "Selected Answers" is also there which shows all of the answers which means you should make sure your student has shown their work instead of copied all of the answers on their homework or classwork. Later, however, I found out in Independent Practice problems there are only the odd #d answers listed, so you might want to assign those for homework and/or classwork rather than the Guided Practice.

The book also has a website (which Amazon won't let me post) which has Homework Help and Test Taking Tips.

Overall it's a pretty good math book even though I dislike math. ... Read more

Product Description
Homework Booklet Math: An Integrated Approach Grade 3 offers a variety of practice exercises and skill mastery activities for math applications suitable for third grade students. Concepts include a review of addition and subtraction, ordering whole numbers and place value, fractions and decimals, geometry, multiplication and division, and graphing. A pull-out answer key in the center of each book makes checking answers convenient. ... Read more

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Reinforcement activities for basic skills! Help is here for the student who needs extra practice with basic skills, for the accelerated student who enjoys an extra challenge, and for the young learner who is developing basic concepts and readiness skills. These inexpensive booklets boost self-confidence and reinforce basic skills with activities that are geared to a specific grade level. Packed with fun-to-do activities and appealing art to motivate students. Answer keys are included where needed. For individual use in the classroom or as homework. Reproducible. Compact 7" x 9" (18cm x 23cm). 56 pp. ... Read more

Book Description
Have you ever started your homework only to discover that you have more questions than you can answer?This helpful series provides answers to the most commonly asked questions about Math homework.For example, you can find fast facts about topics such as:

* rational numbers, composite numbers, and integers
* basic mathematical properties
* ratio, proportion, and percent
* problem solving and computation
* graphing
* geometry and measurement
* fractions and decimals

Only Troll Homework Survival Guides include a multipurpose, wipe-off flap that you can use to write answers to questions found in the book, make a work plan, or take notes.

Look for all the books in the series:
* Troll Homework Survival Guide: Math
* Troll Homework Survival Guide: English
* Troll Homework Survival Guide: Science
* Troll Homework Survival Guide: American History ... Read more

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Homework Booklet Math: An Integrated Approach Grade 1 offers a variety of practice exercises, mastery activities, and review for math applications suitable for first grade students. Concepts include number recognition, counting, sequencing, addition and subtraction, fractions, geometry, and measurements. A pull-out answer key in the center of each book makes checking answers convenient. ... Read more

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Homework Booklet Math: An Integrated Approach Grade 2 offers a variety of practice exercises, skill mastery activities, and review for math applications suitable for second grade students. Concepts include two- and three-digit addition and subtraction through 18, graphing, problem solving, telling time and using money, and a brief introduction to multiplication. A pull-out answer key in the center of each book makes checking answers convenient. ... Read more