Gardening Sale!
 
 

Special Offers see all

Enter to WIN!

Weekly drawing for $100 credit. Subscribe to our Specials newsletter for a chance to win.
Privacy Policy

More at Powell's

Recently Viewed clear list

Q&A | May 20, 2013

Michael Marder: IMG Powell’s Q&A: Michael Marder

0 comments By Michael Marder

Describe your latest work. When I started working on Plant-Thinking in 2008, I had no idea that the project would turn out to be as broad as it did.... Continue »
  1. $26.95 Sale Trade Paper add to wish list

    Plant-Thinking: A Philosophy of Vegetal Life

    Michael Marder 9780231161251
spacer

Painless Fractions (Barron's Painless)

by

Painless Fractions (Barron's Painless) Cover

 

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

This book shows students how to play many different fascinating numbers games, such as Dazzling Division of fractions, which makes numbers grow larger when they are divided! Painless Fractions is filled with intriguing "Brain Ticklers" and complemented with humorous illustrations. Titles in Barron's extensive Painless Series cover most subjects taught on middle school and high school levels, and are written for students who find the subjects unusually difficult and confusing--or in some cases, just plain boring. Painless Series authors, all of them experienced educators, are experts at clearing up aspects of their subjects that students are likely to find confusing. These books also perk up students' interest by emphasizing the attention-catching ways in which the subjects can be put to practical use. Most Painless Series titles take a light-hearted approach to their subjects, and all of them present fun-to-solve challenges with puzzles, games, and "Brain Tickler" problems. Although Painless Series titles are written primarily for middle school and high school students, older students and adults who need to refresh their skills will also find these books extremely helpful.

NEW BONUS FEATURE: Printed inside each new title is a code that gives kids FREE access to subject-related apps. They're arcade games themed to match each book's Painless subject. The apps can be downloaded on any iPhone, iTouch, iPad, or Android device.

Synopsis:

(back cover)

Really. This won't hurt at all . . .

The thought of having to learn

fractions once turned brave

students into cowards . . .

but no more!

THE PAIN VANISHES WHEN

YOU TRANSFORM

FRACTIONS INTO FUN--

  • Learn how to solve fun fractions puzzles by using simple math rules
  • See how understanding fractions will help you figure out practical problems in everyday life
  • Discover painless methods for learning to use fractions, convert them into decimals and percentages, and more
  • Test your learning progress with fun quizzes and "Brain Ticklers"

    And take advantage of

    Barron's FREE Painless

    Fractions app

    FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

    • back to top

    Table of Contents

    Tantalizing Table of Contents:

      Introduction

    • Chapter One: Reading Attitudes and

      Patterns

      Bright Beginnings

    • Chapter One: Intriguing Introduction

      What Is a Fraction?

      Important Terms

      Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

      Multiples

      Factors

      Reducing Fractions

      Building an Equivalent Fraction

    • Chapter Two: Countless Comparisons

      Comparing Two Fractions

      Comparing Three Fractions

      Comparing Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

    • Chapter Three: Magnificent Multiplication

      Two Proper Fractions

      Whole Numbers with Proper Fractions

      Mixed Numbers

      Whole Numbers with Mixed Numbers

      Three or More Fractions

    • Chapter Four: Dazzling Division in a

      Fraction of the Time

      Two Proper Fractions

      Two Mixed Numbers

      Whole Number and Proper Fraction

      Mixed Number and Whole Number

    • Chapter Five: Awesome Addition

      Same Super Denominator

      Proper Fractions

      Mixed Number and Proper Fraction

      Whole Number and Mixed Number

      Two Mixed Numbers

      Different Delightful Denominators

      Proper Fractions

      Mixed Numbers

      Three or More Fractions

    • Chapter Six: Sparkling Subtraction

      Same Super Denominator

      Different Delightful Denominators

      Mixed Number and Whole Number

      (without borrowing)

      Mixed Number and Whole Number

      (with borrowing)

      Mixed Numbers (with borrowing)

      Addition-Subtraction Combo

    • Chapter Seven: Exceptional Exponents

      Strategy and Samples

    • Chapter Eight: Outrageous Order of

      Operations

      Strategy and Samples

    • Chapter Nine: Refreshing Ratios,

      Remarkable Rates, and

      Popular Proportions

      Refreshing Ratios

      Remarkable Rates

      Popular Proportions

    • Chapter Ten: The Dreaded and

      Disliked Word Problems

      Strategy for Word Problems--Preview, View, Do,

      and Review

      Wordy Examples

      Addition

      Subtraction

      Multiplication

      Division

    • Chapter Eleven: Plenty of Practice

      Even More Brain Ticklers

      Going on a Picnic

      Puzzling Fractions #1

      Puzzling Fractions #2

      Puzzling Fractions #3

      Incorrect Solutions

      Word Search

    • Chapter Twelve: Family Activities

      with Fractions

      Family Activities with Fractions

      Sorting Objects

      Pizza

      Marbles or Candy

      Money

      Time and the Clock

      Folding Paper

      Measuring Spoons and Cups

      Recipe

      Picnic

      Shopping

      The Ruler

      In the House

      Amusement Park

    • Appendix: Fractions Resources

      on the Web

    • Index

    back to top
    back to top

    Product Details

    ISBN:
    9781438000008
    Author:
    Cummings, Alyece B.
    Publisher:
    Barron's Educational Series
    Author:
    Alyece B. Cummings M.A.
    Author:
    Cummings M.A.,Alyece B.
    Subject:
    Arithmetic
    Subject:
    Study guide
    Subject:
    Mathematics
    Subject:
    Fractions
    Subject:
    Mathematics-Basics
    Edition Description:
    Trade paper
    Publication Date:
    20120531
    Binding:
    TRADE PAPER
    Language:
    English
    Pages:
    264
    Dimensions:
    9 x 6 in
    back to top

    Other books you might like

    1. Painless Math Word Problems... Used Trade Paper $5.50
    2. Man of the Family Used Hardcover $9.95
    3. Painless Geometry (Barron's Painless... Used Trade Paper $5.95
    4. Painless Algebra (Barron's Painless) Sale Trade Paper $4.98
    5. Painless Pre-Algebra (Barron's Painless) Sale Trade Paper $4.98
    6. Painless Reading Comprehension... New Trade Paper $9.99
    back to top

    Related Subjects

    Children's » Math
    Children's » Nonfiction » Math
    Science and Mathematics » Mathematics » Basics

    Painless Fractions (Barron's Painless) New Trade Paper
    0 stars - 0 reviews
    $9.99 In Stock
    Product details 264 pages Barron's Educational Series - English 9781438000008 Reviews:
    "Synopsis" by , (back cover)

    Really. This won't hurt at all . . .

    The thought of having to learn

    fractions once turned brave

    students into cowards . . .

    but no more!

    THE PAIN VANISHES WHEN

    YOU TRANSFORM

    FRACTIONS INTO FUN--

  • Learn how to solve fun fractions puzzles by using simple math rules
  • See how understanding fractions will help you figure out practical problems in everyday life
  • Discover painless methods for learning to use fractions, convert them into decimals and percentages, and more
  • Test your learning progress with fun quizzes and "Brain Ticklers"

    And take advantage of

    Barron's FREE Painless

    Fractions app

    FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

    • spacer
    spacer
    • back to top
    Follow us on...




    Powell's City of Books is an independent bookstore in Portland, Oregon, that fills a whole city block with more than a million new, used, and out of print books. Shop those shelves — plus literally millions more books, DVDs, and eBooks — here at Powells.com.