Developing Math Learning Skills: A Parallel Course for the Math-Anxious StudentFind out more at the WomenTechStore.com Developing Math Learning Skills is a book designed to increase positive feelings, skills and understanding of basic mathematical concepts in math-anxious women and minority students. This comprehensive program demonstrates how to help your students work through psychological and knowledge-based barriers to reach the enjoyment and understanding of mathematics so necessary in today’s technological society.
You will learn how to provide instruction and counseling in both individual and group situations. This book is a must for any teacher who works with math-anxious students.
Math Success Deluxe 2008Find out more in the CalWomenTech Learning Library Math Success Deluxe 2008 offers a full set of educator-approved learning exercises that help students build their math skills. Students at any learning level will benefit from these great learning tools and lessons. Each essential math skill is introduced and fully covered, then tested through interesting games that keep kids' attention and help them learn faster. Subjects Include: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Prime Factors, Probability, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry and more!
Practical Problems in Mathematics For WeldersFind out more in the CalWomenTech Learning Library Practical Problems in Mathematics for Welders takes a straightforward and practical approach to mathematics and combines it with the latest procedures and practices in the welding industry. With this comprehensive, instructional book, students will learn how to solve the types of math problems faced regularly by welders. Each unit begins with a review of the basic mathematical procedures used in standard operations and progresses to more advanced formulas. With real-world welding examples and clear, uncomplicated explanations, this book will provide students with the mathematical tools needed to be successful in their welding careers.
Practical Problems in Mathematics For Automotive TechniciansFind out more in the CalWomenTech Learning Library Comprehensive and easy-to use, Practical Problems in Mathematics for Automotive Technicians covers every type of practical math problem that automotive technicians will face on the job. The subject matter is organized in a knowledge-building format that progresses from the basics of whole number operations into percentages, linear measurements, ratios, and the use of more complex formulas. Complete coverage of fundamentals, as well as more advanced computations make this book suitable for both beginning and advanced technicians. With a special section on graphs, scales, test meters, estimation, and invoices used in the workplace, this book is tailor-made for any automotive course of study!
Practical Problems in Mathematics For Electronic TechniciansFind out more in the CalWomenTech Learning Library Success in the electronics field requires a substantial background in mathematics. This book is written to provide beginning students with these needed skills. Practical, easy-to-understand problems help prepare students for the types of problems that professional electronic technicians face every day. Practical Problems in Mathematics for Electronic Technicians features expanded coverage of scientific notation, increased problems to be solved using a calculator, additional information on RLC circuits, a unit on simultaneous equations that includes coverage of Kirchoff's Law, and much more!
Practical Problems in Mathematics For Information TechnologyFind out more in the CalWomenTech Learning Library Create a new approach to explaining the math and logic fundamentals required in the information technology industry. Practical Problems in Mathematics for Information Technology is an exciting new resource for building a solid foundation in the mathematical skills that are used in a number of areas, such as networking, systems administration, programming, database management, web programming, and computer repair. By presenting examples, problems, and exercises that are taken directly from these concentration areas, students will not only build their mathematical know-how, but they will achieve the added benefit of being fully prepared for the types of challenges they are likely to encounter on the job. Real-world examples from the industry are included throughout this new book.
She Does Math!: Real-Life Problems from Women on the JobFind out more in the CalWomenTech Learning Library She Does Math! presents the career histories of 38 professional women and math problems related to their work. Each history describes how much math each role model took in high school and college; how she chose her field of study; and how she ended up in her current job. Each of the women presents problems that are typical of those she has faced in her job and supply practical information about the job market. The problems require nothing beyond high school mathematics for their solution.
The Effects of a Four Week Summer Bridge Program Download PDF Now A summer program at the University of New Mexico used techniques such as small group instruction to improve mathematics scores. By the end of the class, nearly two-thirds of the participants had raised their algebra scores by 15 percent.
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