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Life of Fred: Beginning Algebra Expanded Edition | Polka Dot Publishing | Homeschool | Stanley F. Schmidt Ph.D.
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This book is a great resource for high school math teachers, providing a fun romp through beginning Algebra in a humourous romp replete with references and literary, musical, and other references. It is a reference guide for homeschoolers, making it easy to use for students who are struggling to understand concepts. It is also a great way to supplement the dry and boring texts in classrooms, as it helps students understand concepts and practice them.
Beginning Algebra: Expanded Edition is the first book in the Life of Fred High School Mathematics Series, and is designed for students in 9th grade. This expanded edition of Algebra replaces the both the earlier Life of Fred Beginning Algebra and Fred's Home Companion Algebra books; it also contains all problems completely worked out. The sol…
Beginning Algebra: Expanded Edition is the first book in the Life of Fred High School Mathematics Series, and is designed for students in 9th grade. This expanded edition of Algebra replaces the both the earlier Life of Fred Beginning Algebra and Fred's Home Companion Algebra books; it also contains all problems completely worked out. The sold-separately Zillions of Practice Problems for Beginning Algebra book is an optional add-on for students who want more practice opportunities. Twelve chapters with multiple sub-lessons are included. Each lesson ends with a Your Turn to Play segment with a small number of thought-provoking questions. Answers are provided on the next page for students to go over themselves after attempting to solve the problems. Chapters conclude with three problem sets, each of which is named after a city. This full-year curriculum will provide students with a thorough knowledge of freshman algebra I. Beginning Algebra covers: Finite/Infinite Numbers, Natural numbers, Whole numbers, Integers, Adding signed numbers, Ratios, Multiplying signed numbers, Proportions, Inequalities in the integers, Continued Ratios, Adding like terms, Rectangles, Trapezoids, Sectors, Symmetric Law of Equality, Order of operations, Solving Equations, Rational numbers, Set builder notation, Distance-rate-time problems, Distributive law, Reflexive Law of Equality, Proof of the distributive law, Coin problems, Age problems, Transposing, Solving systems of equations by elimination, Work problems in two unknowns, Graphs, Plotting, and lots more. Life of Fred is a unique, complete (not supplemental), math program that uses a highly engaging narrative to teach math without fear and with enjoyment. Students follow the life of Fred Gauss (a math professor who grows up to the age of six), who has many humorous, unlikely, and zany adventures over the course of the curriculum. Math becomes relevant and important because the need for math occurs in Fred's life (and he sees math everywhere). Witty and truly entertaining, these books will engage students in a way unlike any other math program - --while also instilling a solid understanding of the principles of mathematics without an abundance of repetitive drills. This series is perfect for inquisitive students who struggle with the relevance of math, or anyone looking for a creative approach to mathematic thinking! 544 pages, indexed; hardcover, non-consumable textbook with Smyth-sewn binding. Students write their answers on separate paper. Answers are also included in the text and written directly to the student.
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This book is a great resource for high school math teachers, providing a fun romp through beginning Algebra in a humourous romp replete with references and literary, musical, and other references. It is a reference guide for homeschoolers, making it easy to use for students who are struggling to understand concepts. It is also a great way to supplement the dry and boring texts in classrooms, as it helps students understand concepts and practice them.
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- Fun and engaging
- Real-life math references
- Engaging and humorous
- Useful for various skill levels
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- Not suitable for all students
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Beginning Algebra: Expanded Edition is the first book in the Life of Fred High School Mathematics Series, and is designed for students in 9th grade. This expanded edition of Algebra replaces the both the earlier Life of Fred Beginning Algebra and Fred's Home Companion Algebra books; it also contains all problems completely worked out. The sold-separately Zillions of Practice Problems for Beginning Algebra book is an optional add-on for students who want more practice opportunities. Twelve chapters with multiple sub-lessons are included. Each lesson ends with a Your Turn to Play segment with a small number of thought-provoking questions. Answers are provided on the next page for students to go over themselves after attempting to solve the problems. Chapters conclude with three problem sets, each of which is named after a city. This full-year curriculum will provide students with a thorough knowledge of freshman algebra I. Beginning Algebra covers: Finite/Infinite Numbers, Natural numbers, Whole numbers, Integers, Adding signed numbers, Ratios, Multiplying signed numbers, Proportions, Inequalities in the integers, Continued Ratios, Adding like terms, Rectangles, Trapezoids, Sectors, Symmetric Law of Equality, Order of operations, Solving Equations, Rational numbers, Set builder notation, Distance-rate-time problems, Distributive law, Reflexive Law of Equality, Proof of the distributive law, Coin problems, Age problems, Transposing, Solving systems of equations by elimination, Work problems in two unknowns, Graphs, Plotting, and lots more. Life of Fred is a unique, complete (not supplemental), math program that uses a highly engaging narrative to teach math without fear and with enjoyment. Students follow the life of Fred Gauss (a math professor who grows up to the age of six), who has many humorous, unlikely, and zany adventures over the course of the curriculum. Math becomes relevant and important because the need for math occurs in Fred's life (and he sees math everywhere). Witty and truly entertaining, these books will engage students in a way unlike any other math program - --while also instilling a solid understanding of the principles of mathematics without an abundance of repetitive drills. This series is perfect for inquisitive students who struggle with the relevance of math, or anyone looking for a creative approach to mathematic thinking! 544 pages, indexed; hardcover, non-consumable textbook with Smyth-sewn binding. Students write their answers on separate paper. Answers are also included in the text and written directly to the student.
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| Author | Beginning Algebra |
| Publisher | Life Of Fred: Beginning Algebra |
| Edition | Expanded Edition |
| Book Title | Life Of Fred: Beginning Algebra |