Patricia D. Nordstrom

Solve Your Child's Math Problems: Quick and Easy Lessons for Parents Patricia D. Nordstrom

How do you find the area of a trapezoid?

What is 75 in base eight?

How do you divide fractions?

Children struggling with these and other math homework questions often turn to their parents for help-- but most parents find themselves stumped by formulas and problems long forgotten or by unfamiliar methods and techniques. Whatever your situation, "Solve Your Child's Math Problems" can help.

Organized in a simple, easy-to-use format, the book reviews math procedures, defines math terms, and explains what is new in math and teaching techniques. It also provides sample homework questions and answers and covers the entire math curriculum through middle school, as recommended by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Topics include:

Whole numbers and fractions

Decimals, percents, and ratios

Geometry and measurement

With a unique section that puts shortcuts and references at your fingertips, "Solve Your Child's Math Problems" is an invaluable tool for parents to help their children meet their toughest homework challenge.