Maths for Mums and Dads by Rob Eastaway (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Maths for Mums and Dads by Rob Eastaway, Mike Askew Guides you through the basics of primary school maths and covers the dilemmas and problems you are likely to be confronted with, including: number bonds, place value and decimals; long multiplication and division; fractions, percentages and decimals; basic geometry, shapes, symmetry and angles; and data-handling, combinations and chance. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description New 2014 edition fully revised and updated to reflect recent changes to primary maths curriculum and methods.At last! An entertaining, straightforward and pain-free book on basic maths for grown-ups. Say goodbye to tense and frustrating homework sessions with your children.Looking for a practical maths guide to help with home schooling? Maths for Mums and Dads is the solution.Maths for Mums and Dads guides you through the basics of primary school maths and covers the dilemmas and problems you are likely to be confronted with, including-* number bonds, place value and decimals* long multiplication and division* fractions, percentages and decimals* basic geometry, shapes, symmetry and angles* data-handling, combinations and chanceComplete with sample questions, mock exam papers and examples of childrens errors, Maths for Mums and Dads will challenge and reassure in equal measure. Notes Can you help me with my homework? If this question fills a parent with dread, then this is the book for them. It is a straightforward and pain-free book on basic maths, and the methods being taught in primary schools today. Complete with sample questions and common errors, this is a book to reassure and challenge in equal measure. Author Biography Rob Eastaway (Author)Rob Eastaway has written several bestselling books that connect maths with everyday life, including Why do Buses Come in Threes?, the bestselling Maths for Mums and Dads for parents with primary schoolchildren, and More Maths for Mums and Dads for parents with teenage children. He appears regularly on the radio and has given talks about maths across the UK to audiences of all ages, at locations ranging from the Royal Exchange Theatre to Pentonville Prison. Married with three children, he lives in south London.Mike Askew (Author)Mike Askew is Distinguished Professor of Mathematics Education, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Until recently he was Professor of Primary Education at Monash University, Melbourne and previously Professor of Mathematics Education at Kings College, University of London. A former primary school teacher, he now researches, speaks and writes on teaching and learning primary mathematics. For the Academic year 2006/07 he was Visiting Distinguished Scholar at City College, City University New York. He is also a skilled magician. Review Sometimes you come across a book which makes you happy. Recently, I did just that... [Maths for Mums and Dads] is brilliant, and exactly what far too many parents (including myself) need -- Sarah Ebner * The Times *A useful guide through the basics of primary school maths, covering problems you are likely to be confronted with -- Natasha Harding * Sun *This book is an absolute triumph. Given the authors reputations, I would expect nothing less -- Liz Woodham * Primary Maths Journal *This book will take the terror out of maths for all the generations -- Joanna TrollopeThis delightful little book is perfect for parents who want to understand the different methods to do arithmetic their children are learning - and why they are being taught that way. The authors easy going style and humor should help ease the path for parents for whom mathematics brings feelings of dread -- Keith Devlin, Stanford University, author of The Math Gene and Mathematics Education for a New Era: Video Games as a Medium for Learning Promotional At last! A brilliant, straightforward and pain-free book on basic maths for grown-ups. Say goodbye to tense and frustrating homework sessions with your children. Review Text Sometimes you come across a book which makes you happy. Recently, I did just that... [ Maths for Mums and Dads ] is brilliant, and exactly what far too many parents (including myself) need Review Quote Sometimes you come across a book which makes you happy. Recently, I did just that... [ Maths for Mums and Dads ] is brilliant, and exactly what far too many parents (including myself) need Promotional "Headline" At last! A brilliant, straightforward and pain-free book on basic maths for grown-ups. Say goodbye to tense and frustrating homework sessions with your children. Details ISBN0224086359 Author Mike Askew Year 2010 ISBN-10 0224086359 ISBN-13 9780224086356 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2010-01-07 Media Book Imprint Square Peg Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 510 Illustrations Illustrations Place of Publication London Pages 368 Language English Publisher Vintage Publishing UK Release Date 2010-01-07 AU Release Date 2010-01-07 NZ Release Date 2010-01-07 Alternative 9781409089131 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:24251251;

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