Basic Mathematics: A bestselling introduction to mathematics for absolute beginners

by Alan Graham

Do you shy away from using numbers? Basic Mathematics can help. An easy-to-follow guide, it will ensure you gain the confidence you need to tackle maths and overcome your fears. It offers simple explanations of all the key areas, including decimals, percentages, measurements and graphs, and applies them to everyday situations, games and puzzles to give you understanding quickly and enjoyably.NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of psychology.FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBERQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

Genres: Mathematics, Nonfiction, Science, Education, Reference

345 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 27, 2008

Reviews

[Graham Bates · Rating 5 out of 5]

A nice study guide for middle-school-level math written for adults. Includes lots of explanations on why the principles are true and has several brain teasers and logic puzzles. Is written from a British perspective, so Americans might find some examples hard to understand due to the framing.

[Tiarnán · Rating 3 out of 5]

Useful re-introduction to basic maths for the innumerate like myself

[Abner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great workbook/guide.

[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, practical guide for whoever needs a mathematical update.