The number system and common and decimal fractions
By: edited by Michael J. Cominskey ; J.E. Luebering, director ; Anthony L. Green, editor ; Hope Lourie Kilcoyne, executive editor ; Michael J. Cominskey, editor ; Nelson Sá, art director ; Nicole Russo, designer ; Cindy Reiman, photography manager ; introduction and conclusion by John Strazzabosco
Contributors: John Strazzabosco, writer of supplementary textual content
Edition: First edition.
Series: The Story of Math : Core Principles of Mathematics; Story of math: core principles of mathematics
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 74
ISBN-13: 9781622755257; 9781622755240
Copyright date: 2015
Subjects: Fractions; Numerals; Arithmetic; MATHEMATICS; Juvenile literature; Numeration
Description: This engrossing guide to the number system and fractions combines the history of math with its practical applications, making the story of math engaging for all readers. Both the number system and computations with fractions constitute important elements of the Common Core mathematical standards for grades 6-8, and in this text, theory and practice combine, giving students an excellent approach to both fields. Sample problems are couched in the stories of the mathematicians and great societies that developed these areas of study-proving riveting for even those who typically shy away from math.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyrights; Contents; Introduction; Chapter One: Numeration Systems; Chapter Two: Numeral Systems; Chapter Three: The Real Numbers; Chapter Four: Common and Decimal Fractions; Chapter Five: Computing with Fractions; Conclusion; Glossary; For More Information; For Further Reading; Index; Back Cover.