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IMPROVE
YOUR
Math
Problem Solving Made Simple
for Middle School Math
Francine D. Galko
NEW YORK
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Copyright © 2002 LearningExpress, LLC.
All rights reserved under International and Pan-American
Copyright Conventions. Published in the United States by
LearningExpress, LLC, New York.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Galko, Francine.
Improve your math : problem solving made easy for the middle school years / Francine
Galko.—1st ed.
p. cm.
ISBN 1-57685-406-X
1. Mathematics—Study and teaching (Middle school) I. Title
QA11.2 .G35 2002
513'.14—dc21
2001038994
Printed in the United States of America
987654321
First Edition
ISBN 1-57685-406-X
For more information or to place an order, contact
LearningExpress at:
900 Broadway
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New York, NY 10003
Or visit us at:
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Contents
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INTRODUCTION
GETTING STARTED: Pretest
SECTION 1: Whole Numbers
Lesson 1: Order of Operations
Lesson 2: Finding Squares and Square Roots
Real World Problems
Answers and Explanations
SECTION 2: Fractions
Lesson 3: Converting Fractions
Lesson 4: Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Lesson 5: Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
Lesson 6: Working with Improper Fractions
and Mixed Numbers
Real World Problems
Answers and Explanations
SECTION 3: Decimals
Lesson 7: Adding and Subtracting Decimals
Lesson 8: Multiplying and Dividing Decimals
Real World Problems
Answers and Explanations
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SECTION 4: Percentages
Lesson 9: Converting Percents, Decimals, and Fractions
Lesson 10: Solving Percent Problems
Real World Problems
Answers and Explanations
SECTION 5: Statistics
Lesson 11: Finding Mean, Median, and Mode
Lesson 12: Using Ratios and Proportions
Lesson 13: Understanding Probability
Real World Problems
Answers and Explanations
SECTION 6: Graphs, Tables, and Charts
Lesson 14: Interpreting Pie Charts, Line Graphs, and Bar Graphs
Lesson 15: Getting Information from Tables and Charts
Real World Problems
Answers and Explanations
SECTION 7: Introduction to Algebra
Lesson 16: Algebraic Expressions
Lesson 17: Solving Algebraic Equations
Real World Problems
Answers and Explanations
SECTION 8: Introduction to Geometry
Lesson 18: Points, Lines, Rays, Line Segments, and Angles
Lesson 19: Finding Perimeter, Circumference, Area, and Volume
Lesson 20: Congruence and Similarity
Lesson 21: The Pythagorean Theorem
Real World Problems
Answers and Explanations
CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING: Posttest
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Introduction
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IMPROVE YOUR MATH
M
iddle school
is an exciting time of your life. It’s full of changes and challenges. By eighth
grade, you are expected to be proficient in a number of areas—you’ll be required to take tests that mea-
sure your reading, writing, and math skills. So, take the time now to brush up your math skills before
you hit high school.
HOW THIS BOOK CAN HELP YOU
If you’re having trouble in math, this book can help you get on the right track. Even if you feel pretty
confident about your math skills, you can use this book to help you review what you’ve already learned
and practice with the same kinds of questions you’ll see on standardized and classroom math tests, so
you are sure to be prepared for the coming challenges of high school.
Many study guides tell you how to improve your math—this book doesn’t just
tell
you how to
solve math problems, it
shows
you how. You’ll find page after page of strategies that work, and you are
never left stranded wondering how to get the right answer to a problem. You are shown all the steps
to take so that you can successfully solve every single problem, and see the strategies at work. This
book is like your own personal math tutor!
With help from this book, you will be prepared for the higher-level mathematics you’ll encounter
in high school. So, now’s the time to improve your math skills because you will use them—both now
and in the future—in school, at work, and in your personal life. As you work through this book, you
will become more confident in math and you can pass standardized tests and classroom math tests more
easily.
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