Technical Math For Dummies is your one-stop, hands-on guide
to acing the math courses you’ll encounter as you work toward
getting your degree, certification, or license in the skilled
trades.
You’ll get easy-to-follow, plain-English guidance on
mathematical formulas and methods that professionals use every day
in the automotive, health, construction, licensed trades,
maintenance, and other trades. You’ll learn how to apply
concepts of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry and their formulas
related to occupational areas of study. Plus, you’ll find out
how to perform basic arithmetic operations and solve word problems
as they’re applied to specific trades.
* Maps to a course commonly required by vocational schools,
community and technical college, or for certification in the
skilled trades
* Covers the basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and
trigonometry
* Helps professionals keep pace with job demands
Whether you’re a student currently enrolled in a program
or a professional who is already in the work force, Technical
Math For Dummies gives you everything you need to improve your
math skills and get ahead of the pack.
Mục lục
Introduction.
Part I: Basic Math, Basic Tools.
Chapter 1: Math that Works as Hard as You Do.
Chapter 2: Discovering Technical Math and the Tools of the
Trades.
Chapter 3: Zero to One and Beyond.
Chapter 4: Easy Come, Easy Go: Addition and Subtraction.
Chapter 5: Multiplication and Division: Everybody Needs
Them.
Chapter 6: Measurement and Conversion.
Chapter 7: Slaying the Story Problem Dragon.
Part II: Making Non-Basic Math Simple and Easy.
Chapter 8: Fun with Fractions.
Chapter 9: Decimals: They Have Their Place.
Chapter 10: Playing with Percentages.
Chapter 11: Tackling Exponents and Square Roots.
Part III: Basic Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry.
Chapter 12: Algebra and the Mystery of X.
Chapter 13: Formulas (Secret and Otherwise).
Chapter 14: Quick-and-Easy Geometry: The Compressed Version.
Chapter 15: Calculating Areas, Perimeters, and Volumes.
Chapter 16: Trigonometry, the ‘Mystery Math’.
Part IV: Math for the Business of Your Work.
Chapter 17: Graphs are Novel and Charts Are Off the Chart.
Chapter 18: Hold on a Second: Time Math.
Chapter 19: Math for Computer Techs and Users.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Solving Any Math Problem.
Chapter 21: Ten Formulas You’ll Use Most Often.
Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Avoid Everyday Math Stress.
Glossary.
Index.
Giới thiệu về tác giả
Barry Schoenborn is a technical writer who has worked in
many of the trades described in the book.
Bradley Simkins has taught numerous classes and tutored
at the Multimedia Math Learning Center at American River College in
Sacramento.
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