A Mathematician At The Ballpark

In A Mathematician at the Ballpark, professor Ken Ross reveals the math behind the stats. This lively and accessible book shows baseball fans how to harness the power of made predictions and better understand the game. Using real-world examples from historical and modern-day teams, Ross shows: • Why on-base and slugging percentages are more important than batting averages • How professional odds makers predict the length of a seven-game series • How to use mathematics to make smarter bets A Mathematician at the Ballpark is the perfect guide to the science of probability for the stats-obsessed baseball fans—and, with a detailed new appendix on fantasy baseball, an essential tool for anyone involved in a fantasy league.

Explores mathematics found in baseball, including averages, player statistics, and perimeter of the field.

In our number-crunching world, basic math knowledge is a must-- especially for tests like the SAT. This book uses a straightforward approach to break down and explain complicated math concepts and common problems, so you can build your essential math skills and score higher.

NEVER GET CRUNCHED BY NUMBERS AGAIN. Even in a world where every cell phone is also a calculator, basic math competency is a must! In this book, you'll learn how to efficiently solve common problems and effortlessly perform foundational math operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Once you've got that down, we'll go over how to handle the scary stuff—like exponents, square roots, geometry, and algebra. Our user-friendly techniques break complicated problems down into their basic parts, so that you don't waste your time memorizing dozens of long formulas and equations. THIS THIRD EDITION INCLUDES: · Back-to-basics reviews of numbers, fractions, ratios & proportions, exponents & roots, algebra, geometry, and probability & statistics · Comprehensive reviews for solving problems in common math topics · Targeted strategies to help you score higher on the quantitative sections of the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT · Access to additional challenging drill questions online · Key math terms lists at the end of each chapter

Get the extra practice you need for the excellent GED Mathematical Reasoning section score you want! The Math portion of the GED test is often considered the hardest part of the whole exam—and with the lowest average student scores and pass rates, this section can be tough to overcome! Fortunately, The Princeton Review has developed Math Workout for the GED Test, a brand-new workbook designed to help students master the skills and content needed to ace the Mathematical Reasoning portion of the GED test. It has the tools and help you need to feel confident about doing well on test day. This eBook edition has been specially formatted for on-screen viewing with cross-linked questions, answers, and explanations. Practice Your Way to Excellence. • Drills for all GED Mathematical Reasoning question types and test topics • Clear, step-by-step explanations for all questions • Extra help to hone the Mathematical Reasoning skills learned in Cracking the GED Test or other math classes Everything You Need to Know to Help Achieve a High Score. • Essential strategies to help you work smarter, not harder • Helpful tips to avoid tricks and traps • An introduction to the computer-based question formats Online Bonus Features for an Extra Edge. • A supplement on geometry and the GED test • A Mathematics Formula Sheet for handy reference • Custom printable answer sheets for all drills in the book

Integrate TI Graphing Calculator technology into your mathematics instruction with this award-winning resource book. Perfect for grades 6-8, this resource includes lessons, problem-solving practice, and step-by-step instructions for using graphing calculator technology. 224pp plus Teacher Resource CD with PDF files of the tables, templates, activity sheets, and student guides for TI-83/84 Plus Family and TI-73 ExplorerTM.