Here's real help for math students. From abacus to zero property of multiplication, this handy reference guide for students contains more than five hundred common mathematical terms. Written in simple language and illustrated with hundreds of helpful photographs and drawings, Math Dictionary takes the mystery out of math.

Starting at the very beginning with numbers and counting, this book gently and reliably guides children and parents through the essential math concepts needed in the first few years at school. Readers can use it as a dip-in dictionary or work through by subject to build up knowledge and skills step-by-step.

The Oxford Illustrated Math Dictionary explains academic vocabulary at a level appropriate for high-beginning and intermediate students, which accelerates their mastery of content and allows them to be successful in content-area classes and Content reviewed and approved by nationally accredited science and math standards experts

Can't remember the difference between a prime number and a square number? Forgotten how many sides on a pentagon (5), heptagon (7), or nonagon (9)? Then you need DK's new "Math Dictionary " Inside, you'll find more than 300 entries on the words, phrases, and concepts used by grade-school students in their math classes and in their lives outside school.

Illustrations and simple definitions covering such areas as number sense and operations, algebra, basic geometry, and data representation.

- Great Study Aids! - Topics arranged thematically so that words are explained in context - Fully integrated system of cross referencing plus a comprehensive index.

A maths dictionary full of clear explanations of the key terms and concepts from Key Stage 2 and up. Each concept is explained alongside worked examples of alternative methods as well as hints, tips, shortcuts and strategies.