Understanding Mathematics: From Counting to Calculus [Paperback]

Keith I. Kressin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 1997

A very comprehensive, easy-to-read math book written for a non-technical audience. Concepts and real-world examples are emphasized. Ideal for adults who desire to help their children with math. Also, excellent for those studying for the GED.

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About the Author

Keith Kressin spent approximately two years writing the text. Unlike most authors, Keith wrote every word contained in the book from the table of contents to the index. This ensured that the book was thorough and correct, while guaranteeing that an easy-to-read consistent flow was maintained in moving from elementary to advanced topics. Before publication in 1997, the book was reviewed by students, parents and teachers of all educational levels. All suggestions for improvement were reviewed and incorporated prior to publication. Keith has a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering. He is a member of the engineering honorary societies of Eta Kappa Nu and Tau Beta Pi. While obtaining his M.S.E.E., Keith worked as a teaching and research assistant. He has also worked at Texas Instruments as both a software and hardware design engineer. Keith is currently attending Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: K Squared Publishing, Inc. (May 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965730018
• ISBN-13: 978-0965730013
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #212,110 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The way maths books should be written. Buy it!, April 10, 2000

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This review is from: Understanding Mathematics: From Counting to Calculus (Paperback)

The author had conferred with teachers and students for feedback while writing the book. The end product is a concise and easy to follow step-by-step progress from arithmetic, fractions, percentages, negative numbers, exponents, algebra, solving equations, functions, graphing, geometry, trigonometry, logarithms, complex numbers, calculus, derivative and the integral. All these done within about 332 pages. Quite an achievement. It is done in a fashion that even mums and dads will enjoy teaching their children. Excellent for home schooling. No more need to search for expensive tutors. Even science books should be fashioned this way. Listen, you science teachers out there!

The students will grasp the fundamentals of the subject with many illustrations and simple language so lacking in books nowadays. The author clearly looks from the view of the poor students out there who suffer while going on to the next topic in the class without understanding the previous topics. I have recommended this book to a number of my friends with high praise from all. An excellent job, Mr Kressin!

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, March 20, 2008

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Jamie "~JAMIE~" (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Understanding Mathematics: From Counting to Calculus (Paperback)

I love this book and I agree with the other reviewer. I wish I had a Science book written like this. I am a homeschooling Mom & this is all we use for Math right now. It's everything we need in one book. Excellent!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Challenging subject matter, October 18, 2010

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Maria Del Pinto "Repurposing Junkie" (Huntington Beach, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Understanding Mathematics: From Counting to Calculus (Paperback)

I bought this book based on the reviews on this site and other educational sites. I had hoped it would help my teen in understanding math better, especially since Algebra is not a subject matter than I am well versed in.

I should mention that this is good source for geometry and basic math help. The division and multiplication problems are well explained and broken down into step-by-step problems.

My daughter and I did not find the book all that helpful in getting a better understanding of some of her algebra equation issues. I just I think a better breakdown of the algebra problems and more information on how to solve the equations would have been more helpful to us.

However, my neighbor who is a math whiz...just loved this book. So it is truly a matter of perspective.