Everyday Math Demystified

by Stan Gibilisco

Say goodbye to dry presentations, gruelling formulas, and abstract theories that would put Einstein to sleep, now there's an easier way to master the disciplines you really need to know. "Everyday Math Demystified" has everything you need to know about essential mathematics, including arithmetic, ratios, and proportions, working with money, the International System of Units, perimeter and area, graphs, stock returns, square roots, rates of change, and much more.

Genres: Mathematics, Nonfiction, Reference

352 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Lindsay · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the quizzes and tests in this book. However, I feel that this book does not "demystify" anything. If I didn't already know the material I don't think this book would have taught me anything. To be honest, it sometimes had me confused and seemed to make some topics more complicated than they needed to be.

[Bliss · Rating 1 out of 5]

I learned that this book (and books like it) are why I don't get some aspects of math!

[MilkTea Student · Rating 3 out of 5]

While the book itself is a wonderful resource, I don't recommend it to readers who absorb information visually. I struggled to comprehend the language used and what was trying to be explained. Whenever I did the problems I often found myself confused. If you're looking to study math from a middle school or high school education level, consider Khan Academy, a free online learning resource that provides mainly audible but also visual explanations for problems. All in all a good book depends on who the reader is and how they process information.

[Tomislav · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is actually similar to the textbooks we had in school. Covers look fun and that's where the fun stops. It is not for someone who is not at least familiar with subject. Structure of book is weird at least, it starts with numbers then it suddenly tries to show you other number systems and quickly overwhelms you with math symbols. So if you want to learn math and look at it from fresh perspective look elsewhere.

[Graham Bates · Rating 3 out of 5]

The late Stan Gibilisco writes an interesting study guide that goes all the way back to the beginning of math, meaning how we got our digits. It's a good book for people whose minds work similar to a computer, as his focus also shows the foundation of binary code. Outside of that the explanations are complicated for the elementary math elements included therein. Might be good for an adult trying to get back into studying math.

[J.C. Wing · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a homeschooler with a child who not only dislikes math but fights against learning the subject, I found this book to be very helpful.