Understanding Mathematics is a comprehensive, easy-to-read, non-technical discussion covering a broad range of math topics ranging from counting to calculus. These math fundamentals, normally taught from first grade through college, are covered in detail with a special emphasis on real world examples and practical applications. Most importantly, this text provides an explanation of both the "why" and the "how" of math. The author conferred with teachers and students for feedback while writing the book, creating an end product that is a concise and easy-to-follow, step-by-step process of studying arithmetic, fractions, percentages, negative numbers, exponents, algebra, solving equations, functions, graphing, geometry, trigonometry, logarithms, complex numbers, calculus, and derivatives. Your student is sure to grasp the fundamentals of all these topics with the many bright illustrations and simple language contained within this 350-page book.
This book is perfect for homeschool families, any student who is struggling with understanding math concepts, and also adults who remain uncomfortable using math or explaining it to others.
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