Get Wise! Mastering Math Skills
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Welcome to Math Wise, a swan dive into the world of math. Sounds like fun,
right? Well, before you judge, ditch that pocket protector, stomp on that graph-
ing calculator, and throw out any thoughts like "math is too hard," because you've
never seen a study aid like this before.
Sure, we'll have instructions and answers and even some problems. But
before you look away in disgust and fling this five-ounce book filled with
fractions, decimals, and geometry at the nearest annoying relative or classmate,
give it a chance. Remember, we who write this also did our time in those brick-
walled funhouses called schools, with math teachers who went on and on about
isolating variables and keeping a neat notebook. Our goal is to show you that
math is easier than they made it look.
As we walk you along the path of the basics, through the maze of algebra,
and across the planes of geometry, we'll show you how to make the most of
your time and brainpower.
Can't see the point in learning math because you think that you won't use
it too often when you leave school? Think again, oh-student-about-to-succeed-
in-life. There are numerous daily events that require a grasp of the math world.
I'll bet that hours of your week are consumed with either one or both of the two
most interesting pastimes to a teenager: sports and shopping. Well, statistics
and percents are used quite often to succeed at both. And these math concepts
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