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This guide is an access point to mathematics resources for college students including books, e-books, videos, study guides, databases, and other e-resources and tools.
Here are a few of the books located at FSCJ libraries for check-out.
Basic Math Refresher by
Do You Need Extra Help with Math? Then REA’s Basic Math Refresher is perfect for you!Updated Second Edition REA’s newest edition of our popular Basic Math Refresher helps students and adults refresh their math knowledge in a fast and easy-to-understand format. It’s everyday math for everyday people. Citing real-life situations and using hundreds of example problems, Stephen Hearne’s Basic Math Refresher is perfect for anyone who needs to grasp the concepts of basic mathematics. It’s a fast and easy way to learn basic math! This handy reference book explains the basics of commonly used math topics, including addition, decimals, percentages, fractions, averages, sales tax, and more. It’s a great tool to have on hand when preparing for homework, quizzes, or exams. If you are an adult who wants to brush up on your math skills you’ll find it an easy-to-use resource. The book includes hundreds of math examples solved step-by-step and a glossary of must-know math terms. Each chapter is devoted to a specific math topic and explains basic math functions in a simple style. Numerous examples show students and adults how to solve math problems quickly and correctly. Basic Math Refresher is an excellent classroom reference book and/or textbook supplement. The easy-to-follow format is perfect for middle school, high school, and college students who need a simple math refresher. Adults who need help with basic math will view it as a practical guide to math concepts they have forgotten or never fully grasped in school. If you’re math phobic, or just need to refresh your math skills, this book is for you! 　
Basic Math and Pre-Algebra for Dummies® by
Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781118791981) is now being published as Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119293637). While this version features an older Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the new release and should not be considered a different product. Tips for simplifying tricky basic math and pre-algebra operations Whether you're a student preparing to take algebra or a parent who wants or needs to brush up on basic math, this fun, friendly guide has the tools you need to get in gear. From positive, negative, and whole numbers to fractions, decimals, and percents, you'll build necessary math skills to tackle more advanced topics, such as imaginary numbers, variables, and algebraic equations. Explanations and practical examples that mirror today's teaching methods Relevant cultural vernacular and references Standard For Dummies materials that match the current standard and design Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies takes the intimidation out of tricky operations and helps you get ready for algebra!
Basic Math and Pre-Algebra by
Master Math: Basic Math and Pre-Algebra is a comprehensive arithmetic book that explains the subject matter in a user-friendly and accessible manner. It begins with the most basic fundamental principles and progresses through more advanced topics to establish a solid math foundation. Basic Math and Pre-Algebra provides step-by-step solutions to problems in topics such as complex fractions, mixed numbers and improper fractions; converting fractions, percents, and decimals; solving equations with logarithms or exponents, and much more.
E-Z Math by
Known for many years as Barron's Easy Way Series, the new editions of these popular self-teaching titles are now Barron's E-Z Series. Brand-new cover designs reflect all new page layouts, which feature extensive two-color treatment, a fresh, modern typeface, and more graphic material than ever-- charts, graphs, diagrams, instructive line illustrations, and where appropriate, amusing cartoons. Meanwhile, the quality of the books' contents remains at least as high as ever. Barron's E-Z books are self-help manuals focused to improve students' grades in a wide variety of academic and practical subjects. For most subjects, the level of difficulty ranges between high school and college-101 standards. Although primarily designed as self-teaching manuals, these books are also preferred by many teachers as classroom supplements--and for some courses, as main textbooks. E-Z books review their subjects in detail, and feature both short quizzes and longer tests with answers to help students gauge their learning progress. Subject heads and key phrases are set in a second color as an easy reference aid. Barron's E-Z Math reviews whole numbers, fractions, percentages, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, word problems, probability, and statistics. The book also presents a diagnostic and a practice test with answers.
Basic Math and Pre-Algebra by
All of the courses in the junior high, high school and college mathematics curriculum require a grounding in certain fundamentals, knowledge of mathematical principles required for algebra, geometry, or any other discipline beyond the bare essentials, as well as knowledge of techniques for working problems and manipulating the elements of mathematical formulas and other tools. This text aims to give students the help they need to master these fundamental techniques, give them a solid understanding of how basic mathematics works, and prepare them to perform well in any further mathematics courses they take.
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Basic Math and Pre-Algebra Workbook for Dummies by |
EHB explains, each video relates to a specific topic in math to help students "through the tough parts...math is hard enough as it is, so hopefully these videos will make it a bit easier for you." Intermediate Algebra (MAT 1033) These and other video series are indexed in this guide to help students locate the specific content they are looking for. |
