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Kids are struggling with math in school, on tests, and with homework. Parents feel stressed, helpless, and math-phobic. They struggle to encourage and assist on the very subject they are least prepared to manage: MATH.

Broken down using straightforward, simple language, this guide offers parents who are easily intimidated by math instructive and handy concepts to use when helping their students with homework or studying for a big test.

Parents banish math phobia once and for all by facing math head-on in Math for Moms and Dads. Frequently, the issue isn’t “how to,” it’s actually “what do they want me to do?” Learning the language of math in context is the first step in the right direction for helping yourself in today’s math morass so parents can help their child find his or her way out of any math quagmire.

Using a similar methodology applied in SAT Score-Raising Math Dictionary, Kaplan now focuses on the parent in this no-nonsense guide to the lexicon of math. Math terminology and key concepts are defined and decoded into regular, everyday language to promote authentic understanding of what’s at the heart of any math problem.

Other helpful elements are sample problems (with answers, so parents won’t sweat it!) broken down step-by-step; calculator tips so parents can troubleshoot technology-related concerns facing their kids; visual representations of math for visual learners; and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standards so parents can plan for what their children are responsible for in the upcoming grade and get the help they may need in the appropriate time frame. Finally, a handy timeline detailing which ages/grades kids need to know and master certain math skills helps parents understand the overall math snapshot for the middle school and high school years ahead.

Parents (and then students) learn how to kick word problems to the curb once they figure out how to simplify the language of math with Math for Moms and Dads' easy-to-follow lexicon and resource guide! ... Read more

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thankful older parent
really helps mom help child in easy to deal with text. thanks for publishing this. need a book like this for every subject. my son really can understand this

great resource for homework!
This guide is a valuable resource for helping with your child's homework.Contemporary math terms are explained clearly, and it offers fantastic information for interacting with teachers. Great family book -- you'll use it over and over! ... Read more

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Old Dog, New Math: Homework Help for Puzzled Parents
This book is a must have for all parents of elementary and middles school aged children. It is a great resource that explains math concepts and terminology in an entertaining and enjoyable way. Old Dog, New Math will teach you the skills and concepts needed to make sense of your child's homework. The book offers fun and engaging math games and activities that are great for reviewing and practicing basic facts as well as extending problem solving and critical thinking skills. ... Read more

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This colourful mini hardback is an invaluable reference guide for children at the Maths Key Stage 1 level.Easily understandable text and bright illustrations teach the child the basics of maths such as measuring units, quantities and the vocabulary of maths.Its small size makes it ideal for carrying in a school bag. ... Read more

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From a certified teacher and founder of an online tutoring website-a simple and effective guide for parents and students to learn math at home.Studies show that parental involvement results in better grades, higher test scores, and better chances on future academic success. Tutoring has proven to be an effective way to improve grades.But, few parents realize that they can, in fact, be their child's best tutor!It's Stuart Ackerman's goal to get parents to understand curriculum documents to help their own children at home.Ackerman - who has been a regular guest on radio and television - gives families the tools they need to 'self-tutor' their kids without even opening a textbook.The book features all the subject areas in math from grades 1-6 and gives real-life, hands-on math skills that kids can learn with help from their parents.Learn'Em Good also provides a section of the most common math problem areas and shows parents how they can easily help their children succeed in math class.Inside this book, you will find a 50% off code for any Tutorgiant.com membership. ... Read more

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The author knows his stuff
Having previously worked for nearly ten years as a full-time tutor, I can honestly say that I wish I had this book handy to give out to the parents of some of my students.Ackerman gets it right when he notes that most older kids who have trouble with Math are in fact missing basic skills they should have picked up in younger grades.He's equally right when he describes a lack of confidence among parents who want to help their kids but don't know where or how to start.This book is a road map for meeting both of these challenges.

Very nice book
This is a nice way of showing me the bigger picture with regards to my child's math in school.The first section gives you an overview of what your child will learn in each math subject and practical ways to reinforce the skills at home.I had never thought about teaching my child about math while playing games and doing chores around the house, but these ideas are practical and I can see their usefullness.The second section really helped me remember all the math skills I had forgotten when I was in school.I'd would like to help my son at home and this book really breaks down all the essential math concepts for me in order to help him.This book doesn't have math lessons but it does give you the tools you need to help your child at home.

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A giant workbook with 8 big pages of stickers. Activities in math, spelling, phonics, and telling time, suitable for K-2. 11" x 8 1/4" with shiny colorful cover. "...created to give children confidence with school work." ... Read more

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Like any good parent, you want to be able to help your kids with their math homework when they're struggling. But do you understand the concepts well enough to explain them? Math for Puzzled Parents will help you brush up on your own rusty math skills so that you can teach your children with confidence. ... Read more

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Fantastic Resource !
I'm a teacher and I love this book. What a great resource for parents and teachers! The format is so user-friendly. ... Read more

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Whether studying chemistry as part of a degree requirement or as part of a core curriculum, students will find Chemistry Essentials For Dummies to be an invaluable quick reference guide to the fundamentals of this often challenging course. Chemistry Essentials For Dummies contains content focused on key topics only, with discrete explanations of critical concepts taught in a typical two-semester high school chemistry class or a college level Chemistry I course, from bonds and reactions to acids, bases, and the mole. This guide is also a perfect reference for parents who need to review critical chemistry concepts as they help high school students with homework assignments, as well as for adult learners headed back into the classroom who just need to a refresher of the core concepts.

The Essentials For Dummies Series
Dummies is proud to present our new series, The Essentials For Dummies. Now students who are prepping for exams, preparing to study new material, or who just need a refresher can have a concise, easy-to-understand review guide that covers an entire course by concentrating solely on the most important concepts. From algebra and chemistry to grammar and Spanish, our expert authors focus on the skills students most need to succeed in a subject. ... Read more

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ChemTeacher
I found the book a little lacking as opposed to "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chemistry" and "CliffsStudySolver Chemistry."I will not be suggesting "Chemistry Essentials for Dummies" to my class.

I know the textbook and the instructor are intimidating to some chemistry students.They are learning a new language and way of seeing the world.These "helper" books need to connect to what the textbook and instructor presents, in fact overlap."Chemistry Essentials for Dummies" leave a gap for the struggling student. ... Read more

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Many colleges and universities require students to take at least one math course, and Calculus I is often the chosen option. Calculus Essentials For Dummies provides explanations of key concepts for students who may have taken calculus in high school and want to review the most important concepts as they gear up for a faster-paced college course. Free of review and ramp-up material, Calculus Essentials For Dummies sticks to the point with content focused on key topics only. It provides discrete explanations of critical concepts taught in a typical two-semester high school calculus class or a college level Calculus I course, from limits and differentiation to integration and infinite series. This guide is also a perfect reference for parents who need to review critical calculus concepts as they help high school students with homework assignments, as well as for adult learners headed back into the classroom who just need a refresher of the core concepts.

The Essentials For Dummies Series
Dummies is proud to present our new series, The Essentials For Dummies. Now students who are prepping for exams, preparing to study new material, or who just need a refresher can have a concise, easy-to-understand review guide that covers an entire course by concentrating solely on the most important concepts. From algebra and chemistry to grammar and Spanish, our expert authors focus on the skills students most need to succeed in a subject. ... Read more

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Great for Reviewing Calc 1 (or Calc AB)
I bought this book as a refresher since it had been 4 years since I last did any kind of formal calculus class.For that purpose (use as a refresher) this is really a superb text.It offered a quick, plain English summary of a one year high school calc course (Calc AB AP) or a one semester college course (Calc 1 or equivalent).I doubt one could learn single variable calculus from this book alone, but it could also work as a nice supplement for understanding the main concepts of a first year calculus course.

With the exception of one of the later chapters entitled "Integration for Experts", I was able to follow all of the material in the book on first read, making it true to its "For Dummies" moniker.So, again, this is not a book for complete calculus neophytes, but rather a helpful piece of review material or supplemental coverage. ... Read more

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Passing grades in two years of algebra courses are required for high school graduation. Algebra II Essentials For Dummies covers key ideas from typical second-year Algebra coursework to help students get up to speed. Free of ramp-up material, Algebra II Essentials For Dummies sticks to the point, with content focused on key topics only. It provides discrete explanations of critical concepts taught in a typical Algebra II course, from polynomials, conics, and systems of equations to rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. This guide is also a perfect reference for parents who need to review critical algebra concepts as they help students with homework assignments, as well as for adult learners headed back into the classroom who just need a refresher of the core concepts.

The Essentials For Dummies Series
Dummies is proud to present our new series, The Essentials For Dummies. Now students who are prepping for exams, preparing to study new material, or who just need a refresher can have a concise, easy-to-understand review guide that covers an entire course by concentrating solely on the most important concepts. From algebra and chemistry to grammar and Spanish, our expert authors focus on the skills students most need to succeed in a subject. ... Read more

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Displaying special formulas in Kindle
Book content is almost perfect.

But the effect of formulas displaying in Kindle is really fuzzy and ugly. It's an interference of reading. ... Read more