The Math Playbook

Author(s): Michael Parker

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Whether you are having trouble with understanding fractions, using dimensional analysis, or having difficulty with foundations of Calculus, there is a chapter in this book for you. If you are approaching a mathematics course with the thought that mathematics is your worst subject, then there is a word for you in this book! The Math Playbook is designed to give you an anchor, a foundation which will help you rise above the mental blocks which you may have subconsciously built over the years of negative thoughts. Filled with empathy and a love for students, all we ask is the opportunity to help. Knowing that conquering your fears is essential to your overall growth, this book will APPEAR when the student is READY...

About the Author     
Scouting Report: Mathematics Survival Kit for Struggling Students   

FIRST QUARTER  Discovering Learning PATCH  

SECOND QUARTER  Conquering the “F-Words” of Mathematics 
Fractions (Addition and Subtraction)     
Functions       
Factoring    
   Four or More Terms      
   Three Terms       
   Two Terms      
Solving Equations (The F is silent!) 
Solve for the missing variable    
Solve for the missing variable  

THIRD QUARTER  Word Problems and Applications   
Distance Chart

FOURTH QUARTER Calculus Concepts 

OVERTIME Dimensional Analysis 
Metric to Metric Conversions 

Appendix

Michael Parker

Michael Andre Parker was born in Warsaw, Virginia on August 15, 1959, to Evelyn Parker (d.) and Oscar Parker, Sr (d.). He is one of six children; Oscar, Jr. (d.), Rosalyn, Geoffrey, Michael, Terry, and Tonya, in order of age, respectively. He is married to Mona Leasa, and they have one son, Michael, Jr. After graduating from Virginia State University (1981 B.S., 1987 M.S.), he would soon find his true calling in life. A career academia developed after a brief programming job at IBM, Poughkeepsie, NY. He was recruited to teach mathematics at Norfolk State University and has been there for 38 years.

Whether you are having trouble with understanding fractions, using dimensional analysis, or having difficulty with foundations of Calculus, there is a chapter in this book for you. If you are approaching a mathematics course with the thought that mathematics is your worst subject, then there is a word for you in this book! The Math Playbook is designed to give you an anchor, a foundation which will help you rise above the mental blocks which you may have subconsciously built over the years of negative thoughts. Filled with empathy and a love for students, all we ask is the opportunity to help. Knowing that conquering your fears is essential to your overall growth, this book will APPEAR when the student is READY...

About the Author     
Scouting Report: Mathematics Survival Kit for Struggling Students   

FIRST QUARTER  Discovering Learning PATCH  

SECOND QUARTER  Conquering the “F-Words” of Mathematics 
Fractions (Addition and Subtraction)     
Functions       
Factoring    
   Four or More Terms      
   Three Terms       
   Two Terms      
Solving Equations (The F is silent!) 
Solve for the missing variable    
Solve for the missing variable  

THIRD QUARTER  Word Problems and Applications   
Distance Chart

FOURTH QUARTER Calculus Concepts 

OVERTIME Dimensional Analysis 
Metric to Metric Conversions 

Appendix

Michael Parker

Michael Andre Parker was born in Warsaw, Virginia on August 15, 1959, to Evelyn Parker (d.) and Oscar Parker, Sr (d.). He is one of six children; Oscar, Jr. (d.), Rosalyn, Geoffrey, Michael, Terry, and Tonya, in order of age, respectively. He is married to Mona Leasa, and they have one son, Michael, Jr. After graduating from Virginia State University (1981 B.S., 1987 M.S.), he would soon find his true calling in life. A career academia developed after a brief programming job at IBM, Poughkeepsie, NY. He was recruited to teach mathematics at Norfolk State University and has been there for 38 years.