Math Magic: The Human Calculator Shows How to Master Everyday Math Problems in Seconds
Math Magic: The Human Calculator Shows How to Master Everyday Math Problems in Seconds by Scott Flansburg is published by Perennial Currents in 1994 and spans 352 pages. This book addresses common mathematical challenges faced by many, emphasizing that anyone can learn to navigate everyday math with ease. Flansburg presents techniques to help readers overcome their fears of math, focusing on practical skills such as balancing checkbooks, calculating interest, and mastering basic operations.
In Math Magic, readers will discover methods to simplify calculations, including estimation and quick-checking answers. The book also covers essential topics like measurement conversions, figuring tips and taxes, and understanding percentages. Flansburg aims to transform math from a source of anxiety into an accessible and enjoyable subject, making it suitable for anyone looking to enhance their mathematical skills. This edition is presented in English and is designed for those who wish to improve their confidence in handling everyday math problems.
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Scott Flansburg’s heartfelt belief is that there are no “mathematical illiterates,” just people who have not learned how to make math work for them. But millions of otherwise successful adults are afraid to balance their checkbooks and don’t know how to figure interest on savings or credit. Millions of students dread their math classes and live in fear of the math section of the SAT. But, as Scott Flansburg demonstrates, anyone can put these phobias to rest and deal with essential everyday mathematical calculations with confidence. In Math Magic,Scott Flansburg shows the reader:
How to master the basics;
How addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division really work;
How to simplify calculations through estimation;
How to quick-check your answers;
How measurements work and how to quickly convert metric measures to more familiar ones;
How to figure tips and taxes and be sure you’re getting the right change;
How to figure percentages; and
How to master algebra using the nine easy steps to algebra.
Math Magic is for all of us who need and want to improve our understanding of math. Flansburg makes math what you may never have imagined it to be: easy and fun.
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