Mastering Math for the Building Trades

Mastering Math for the Building Trades
Author: James Gerhart
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2000-07-20
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780071360234

An illustrated reference to construction-related mathematical questions that includes explanations, helpful tips, formulas and calculations, metric conversion tables, and more.

Miracle Math

Miracle Math
Author: Harry Lorayne
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Publishing
Total Pages: 264
Release: 1992
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9780880298766

Presents mathematical shortcut and "how to develop a calculator in your head."

Everyday Math for the Building Trades

Everyday Math for the Building Trades
Author: James Gerhart
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Building
ISBN: 9780070242661

Instant answers to on-site math problems. Next time you go out on a job, make sure you pack James Gerhart's Everyday Math for Contractors in your toolbox. This easy-access resource gives you fast answers for practically any day-to-day, on-site calculation problem. Say goodbye to inaccurate, money wasting materials estimates or design calculations. Now-in seconds-you can determine how much material you need to build a wall... figure out the amount of paint required to do an office... calculate stair riser elevations... even perform complex roofpitch calculations. Ideal for builders, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, HVAC contractors, & roofers, this go-anywhere advisor gives you easy-to-remember tips & tricks for performing both routine & complex calculations.

Math to Build on

Math to Build on
Author: Johnny E. Hamilton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 254
Release: 1993
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN:

Geared toward individuals involved in construction, this guide offers a refresher course in basic math, providing formulas and exercises for determining measures, angles, and volume.

Read and Solve Math Mini-Books

Read and Solve Math Mini-Books
Author: Tracy Jarboe
Publisher: Teaching Resources
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-12
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9780439529792

Connect math and literacy! Teach students the math skills and concepts they need to know with these reproducible mini-books that also help build key literacy skills. As students complete a variety of math activities they decode text, expand their vocabularies, improve fluency, and record data. An engaging cross-curricular resource that is linked to the NCTM standards! For use with Grades K-1.

The Complete Book of Math, Grades 1 - 2

The Complete Book of Math, Grades 1 - 2
Author:
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2014-12-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1483821552

The Complete Book of Math provides 352 pages of fun exercises for students in grades 1 to 2 that teach students key lessons in basic math skills. Lessons cover topics including patterns, comparing, geometry, place value, measurement, graphing, time and money, and fractions. it also includes a complete answer key, user-friendly activities, and easy-to-follow instructions. Over 4 million in print! Designed by leading experts, books in the Complete Book series help children in grades preschool-6 build a solid foundation in key subject areas for learning success. Complete Book are the most thorough and comprehensive learning guides available, offering high-interest lessons to encourage learning and full-color illustrations to spark interest. Each book also features challenging concepts and activities to motivate independent study, a fun page of stickers, and a complete answer key to measure performance and guide instruction.

Productive Math Struggle

Productive Math Struggle
Author: John J. SanGiovanni
Publisher: Corwin
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2020-03-09
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1544369433

All students face struggle, and they should—it is how they learn and grow. The teacher’s job is not to remove struggle, but rather to value and harness it, helping students develop good habits of productive struggle. But what’s missing for many educators is an action plan for how to achieve this, especially when it comes to math. This book guides teachers through six specific actions—including valuing, fostering, building, planning, supporting, and reflecting on struggle—to create a game plan for overcoming obstacles by sharing · Actionable steps, activities, and tools for implementation · Instructional tasks representative of each grade level · Real-world examples showcasing classroom photos and student work

Pipe Fitter's Math Guide

Pipe Fitter's Math Guide
Author: Johnny E. Hamilton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1989
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9780962419706

Most pipe fitters are well trained in the practical aspects of the job, but lack the needed math skills. The only way to be secure in your work is to increase your skill level in math to the point that you have the tools necessary to do your job.

Math to Build On

Math to Build On
Author: Anna-Maria Crum
Publisher: Benchmark Education Company
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2011
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1450907016

Have you ever wondered how many years it takes to build a skyscraper? Or how many millions of blocks it took to form the pyramids of Egypt? Since ancient times, people have used the principles of mathematics to help them build remarkable structures. Indeed, it would have been impossible for the ancient Egyptians to envision and ultimately build the pyramids without the help of good mathematical knowledge. The same is true for designers today who build our modern skyscrapers!

Super One-Page Math Comics

Super One-Page Math Comics
Author: Matt Friedman
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2002-11
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780439152785

Presents twenty-five cartoon stories, each followed by a selection of related questions designed to build math skills in fourth- through eighth-grade students.