Math Word Problems Demystified

Math Word Problems Demystified
by: Allan Bluman (Author)
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Publication Date: 16 Aug. 2004
Language:English
Print Length:320 pages
ISBN-10:0071443169
ISBN-13:9780071443166
Book Description
Word problems are the most difficult part of any math course –- and the most important to both the SATs and other standardized tests. This book teaches proven methods for analyzing and solving any type of math word problem.
About the Author
From the Publisher Covers the ten basic types of word problems found in algebra booksTeaches Polyas’ four step problem solving methodTeaches universal methods, not just worked problemsIdeal for self-teaching or textbook supplement From the Back Cover Word Problems? NO PROBLEM!Now anyone, even those whose palms begin to sweat at the first sight of math problems that begin “A train left the station going 65 mph…” can overcome anxiety and learn to solve word problems. In Math Word Problems Demystified, experienced math instructor Allan G. Bluman provides an effective, tension-free, approach to conquering the word problems on the SATs and many other standardized tests, in algebra, and in other mathematics and science classes.With Math Word Problems Demystified, you master the subject one simple step at a time — at your own speed. This unique self-teaching guide offers practice problems, a quiz at the end of each chapter to pinpoint weaknesses, and a 40 question final exam to reinforce the methods and material presented in the book.If you want to master math word problems, here’s the self-teaching course that will get it done. Get ready to –Transform word problems into solvable equationsMaster a 4-step strategy that empowers you to understand and solve the most common word problemsConquer word problems involving distances, mixtures, levers, finance, work, speed, percents, coins, ages, and moreObtain the right answers using formulas and proportionsScore better on science and math exams as well as standardized testsA fast, effective, and fun way to master word problems, Math Word Problems Demystified is the perfect shortcut to gain the confidence and develop the necessary skills to solve these tough test questions. About the Author Allan G. Bluman is a professor emeritus at the Community College of Allegheny County, South Campus, near Pittsburgh. He has taught mathematics and statistics for over 35 years. He received an Apple for the Teacher award in recognition of his bringing excellence to the learning environment at South Campus. He has also taught statistics for Penn State University at the Greater Allegheny (McKeesport) Campus and at the Monroeville Center. He received his master’s and doctor’s degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. In addition to Elementary Statistics: A Step by Step Approach (Eighth Edition ï¿2012) and Elementary Statistics: A Brief Version (Fifth Edition ï¿2010), Al is a co-author on a liberal arts mathematics text published by McGraw-Hill, Math in Our World (2nd Edition ï¿2011). Al also the author of for mathematics books in the McGraw-Hill DeMystified Series. They are Pre-Algebra, Math Word Problems, Business Math, and Probability. Al Bluman is married and has two sons and a granddaughter. Read more