A “six-step approach” to problem solving, many tips, and clear, concise explanations offer a wide variety of learners a complete package that enables them to understand the concepts underlying mathematical processes. This book uses projects to promote active learning and strengthen critical thinking and writing skills. It explains the mathematics needed for selected careers and personal lives in an increasingly technological society. Chapter topics include objectives, fractions and percents, problem solving with percents, direct measurement, area and perimeter, interpreting and analyzing data, linear equations, ratio and proportion, powers and polynomials, formulas and applications, products and factors, solving quadratic equations, graphing, systems of equations, selected concepts of geometry, right triangle trigonometry, and oblique triangles. For independent learners of technical mathematics.

Essentials of Technical Mathematics

Science & Math

Cleaves, Cheryl

Hobbs, Margie

Mathematics

Pearson College Div

A spiral approach to developing concepts enables professionals to easily use this quick and ready reference. Linking new and old terminology for mathematical concepts, this guide contains a step-by-step format with numerous examples and “tips,” and an extensive index of easy-to-find topics. A four-part organization covers numerous topics under the headings of: computations, equations and formulas, measurement and geometry, and statistics and probability. For nurses, dieticians, job trainers, home schooling professionals, and consumers who want to calculate the “best financial deal” when buying a home, saving and investing money, etc.

Prentice Hall's Reference to Mathematics: A Guide to Everyday Math

PRENTICE/HALL

Basic Mathematics For Trades and Technologies, Second Edition, uses a step-by-step approach to building mathematics skills. Part I is a thorough review of arithmetic that many students need today. Part II is algebra. Part III is geometry. Part IV is trigonometry. All sections use concise techniques for learning these necessary skills.

Basic Mathematics for Trades and Technologies

Dudenhefer, Paul

This book offers a “six-step approach” to problem solving, numerous tips, and clear, concise explanations that explore the concepts behind mathematical processes. Simplified language appeals to a variety of learning styles, and promotes active, independent, and lifelong learning—while strengthening critical thinking and writing skills. This book addresses curriculum and pedagogy standards that are initiatives of the American Mathematical Association of two-year Colleges (AMATYC), the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), and the Mathematics Association of America (MAA). It focuses on number, symbol, spatial and geometric, function, and probability and statistical sense. Other features include career applications, and mathematics in the workplace articles that demonstrate the relationship of chapter concepts to highly sought after job skills—such as computational, research, and critical thinking/decision-making. A reference for individuals in their selected careers, and for use in business and industrial training programs or learning laboratories.

College Mathematics for Technology (5th Edition)

This book uses simplified language about mathematics to promote active and independent learning; strengthening critical thinking and writing skills. A “six-step” approach to problem-solving, numerous tips, and clear, concise explanations throughout the book enable users to understand the concepts underlying mathematical processes.  Beginning with the foundations of the mathematical process, some of the topics covered are: whole numbers and decimals; integers; fractions; percents; measurement; area and perimeter; interpreting and analyzing data; symbolic representation, linear and nonlinear equations; powers and logarithms; formulas and applications; higher-degree equations; absolute values and inequalities; slope and distance; basic concepts in geometry; and an introduction to trigonometry.  This book can serve as a valuable reference handbook for engineering technicians, nurses, dieticians, job trainers, home-schooling professionals, and others who require a basic knowledge of non-calculus mathematics.

College Mathematics for Technology: Solutions Manual

This top seller continues to offer a comprehensive and effective demonstration of mathematical basic concepts through extensive use of business examples taken from real-world applications in such areas as banking, the hotel/motel industry, retail, and real estate. Direct, friendly, and visually appealing, it offers an adaptable self-instructional or teacher-directed format, and myriad motivational tools to stimulate interest and deepen understanding. The volume encompasses all areas of business mathematics—beginning with skill-building sections on whole numbers and decimals; guiding readers through fractions, percents, statistics, and equations; then easing them into the specifics of business-related mathematics applications with discussions on payroll, discounts, markup/markdown, interest, credit and more. For individuals in business, banking, hotel/motel industries, retail and real estate needing an introduction or review of business math skills.

Business Math (Brief 6th Edition)

Business & Money

Education & Reference

This top seller continues to offer a comprehensive and effective demonstration of mathematical basic concepts through extensive use of business examples taken from real-world applications in such areas as banking, the hotel/motel industry, retail, and real estate. Direct, friendly, and visually appealing, it offers an adaptable self-instructional or teacher-directed format, and myriad motivational tools to stimulate interest and deepen understanding. The volume encompasses all areas of business mathematics—beginning with skill-building sections on whole numbers and decimals; guiding readers through fractions, percents, statistics, and equations; then easing them into the specifics of business-related mathematics applications with discussions on payroll, discounts, markup/markdown, interest, credit and more. For individuals in business, banking, hotel/motel industries, retail and real estate needing an introduction or review of business math skills.

Business Math (6th Edition)

For Business Math, Consumer Math, and Personal Finance (arithmetic-based) courses at the undergraduate level.This top seller continues to offer a comprehensive and effective demonstration of mathematical basic concepts through extensive use of business examples taken from real-world applications in such areas as banking, the hotel/motel industry, retail, and real estate. Strengthening and refining coverage throughout, it encompasses all areas of business mathematics-beginning with skill-building sections on whole numbers and decimals; guiding students through fractions, percents, statistics, and equations; then easing them into the specifics of business-related mathematics applications with discussions on payroll, discounts, markup/markdown, interest, credit and more. Direct, friendly, and visually appealing, it keeps both the teacher and students in mind at all times, offering an adaptable self-instructional or teacher-directed format, and myriad motivational tools to stimulate interest and deepen understanding. Perfect for instructors who want to incorporate the teaching of AMATYC and NCTM standards-numerous pedagogical features correlate specifically to these standards.

Business Math: Practical Applications : Brief Edition

Management & Leadership

Regents/Prentice-Hall

Business Math (View amazon detail page) ASIN: 0130946907

Business Math

Skills

For Business Math, Consumer Math, and Personal Finance (arithmetic-based) courses at the undergraduate level.This top seller continues to offer a comprehensive and effective demonstration of mathematical basic concepts through extensive use of business examples taken from real-world applications in such areas as banking, the hotel/motel industry, retail, and real estate. Strengthening and refining coverage throughout, it encompasses all areas of business mathematics-beginning with skill-building sections on whole numbers and decimals; guiding students through fractions, percents, statistics, and equations; then easing them into the specifics of business-related mathematics applications with discussions on payroll, discounts, markup/markdown, interest, credit and more. Direct, friendly, and visually appealing, it keeps both the teacher and students in mind at all times, offering an adaptable self-instructional or teacher-directed format, and myriad motivational tools to stimulate interest and deepen understanding. Perfect for instructors who want to incorporate the teaching of AMATYC and NCTM standards-numerous pedagogical features correlate specifically to these standards.

Business Math: Practical Applications

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