"Simple" math-like fractions, decimals, and percentages-can prove maddeningly difficult. Math Essentials helps readers learn to solve these everyday, yet complex math problems and meet the demands of both the workplace and the marketplace. A handy review of the basics, this book focuses on the practical and daily uses of math, such as calculating how much money a low-interest loan will save, determining the effect of mortgage rate changes, computing profits on a stock transaction, and figuring out how much of that salary increase will actually end up in a paycheck.

Jack stacks up blocks high. Two make a robot, five make a boat, and fifteen make...whatever you can imagine! Math becomes child's play as young readers are introduced to the skill of counting on, a first step toward mastering addition.

Reinforce your curriculum in a challenging and fun way while strengthening critical thinking skills. Use Mind Builders as problems of the day, free-time challenges, learning center activities, or daily homework. Any way you choose to use these stimulating problems will energize your students' thought processes!

This book is designed by experts to help you build the skills you'll need to begin a plan of study for the Language Arts, Reading section of the new 2014 GED test. It contains complete topic coverage, helpful review practice, and proven strategies to help you achieve your study goals and work towards preparing for success on the new 2014 GED(R) test

You can count on a good plan A successful building or remodeling job requires not only a plan, but also the skill to interpret it and an understanding of the mathematics behind it. Whether you are a builder by trade or a do-it-yourself carpenter by choice, turn to this newly updated guide for easy explanations of the math involved and clear instructions on developing and using the necessary plans and specifications. * Explore the different types of wood products and learn what is best for your purpose * Choose appropriate building materials for weather and other natural factors * Refresh your knowledge of fractions, ratios, geometry, and measurement * Understand how to use basic surveying tools * Become familiar with the design process and recognize various styles of architecture * Learn to read architectural drawings and work with computer design

Now in its Seventh Edition, this pocket guide is a compact, portable, easy-to-use reference for dosage calculation and drug administration. The author uses a step-by-step approach with frequent examples to illustrate problem-solving and practical applications. Coverage includes review of mathematics, measurement systems, and a comprehensive section on dosage calculations. Practice problems throughout the text and end-of-chapter and end-of-unit review questions will aid students' application and recall of material. A handy pull-out card contains basic equivalents, conversion factors, and math formulas.