mathematics

A guide to preparing for the Math B Regents exam, a test required to meet the commencement standards of New York, featuring test-taking tips, a review of graphic calculator skills, formulas, a glossary of terms, previous Regents exams and answers, and self-analysis charts.

Presents alphabetized, cross-referenced articles that show how mathematics affects everyday life, covering significant people and concepts in the history of mathematics, as well as occupations and technologies that the field has shaped, and includes photos, diagrams, sidebars, Internet resources, and a glossary. This volume covers Ab-Cy.

Traces the history and progression of Kepler's conjecture, illustrating how thoroughly this one question stymied the mathematical world.

Provides instructions designed to help test-takers do well on the math portion of the SAT test, covering fractions, percentages, equations, ratios, and other topics; and includes practice problems and sample SAT questions.

The author uses a combination of science and philosophy to explore the geometric and numeric principles that are visible in nature, and that are also expressed in the arts, fairy tales, myth, and religion.

A study of ancient Egyptian mathematics, discussing the extent to which their knowledge of math was displayed in their governmental system, pyramid building, irrigation system, and other aspects of life; and investigating the two foundations upon which the system of Egyptian mathematics was based.

Contains lessons designed to teach students about the historical, cultural, and scientific evolution of mathematics.

Teaches students in grades four through nine various math skills using problems involving all kinds of sports.