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A Handbook of Math Solutions

For Middle School Math Teachers and Students

Written By

John Cocharo
Formerly of St. Mark's School of Texas

Now:
The Oakridge School
5900 Pioneer Parkway
Arlington, TX 76013-2899

Texas State MathCounts Coach
1986, 1994, and 1995

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Contents:

Chapter I. Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, common fractions, mixed numerals, decimals, integers, and rational numbers

Chapter II. Simplifying numerical, variable, and exponential expressions, evaluating variable expressions, and writing equivalent fraction, decimal, and percent expressions

Chapter III. Solving problems, percent sentences, linear equations, inequalities, and word problems.

Chapter IV. Determining mean, median, mode, and range for sets of data and interpreting graphs.

Chapter V. Determining probabilities and applying counting properties, permutations, combinations,
and rules of sum and product

Chapter VI. Applying estimation and approximation skills..

Chapter VII. Determining perimeter, area, volume of geometric figures using the Pythagorean property, and triangle relationships, and circle relationships.

Chapter VIII. Applying number theory including primes, composites, divisibility, least common multiple,
greatest common factor, and prime factorizations

Chapter IX. Applying Trigonometric Functions.

Chapter X. Studying Advanced Topics.