Mathematics for the Trades: A Guided Approach, 11th Edition © 2019
Mathematics for the Trades: A Guided Approach, published by Pearson, guides students through the functional skills needed throughout the physical trades. This course takes a practical, on-the-job approach to teaching the concepts.
- Emphasis on readability for students of all levels
- Includes new and updated classroom resources
- Improved applications to keep students engaged
- Powerful Pearson MyLab® platform
Mathematics for the Trades CTE Program with Digital Integration
Mathematics for the Trades presents relevant math concepts in ways that connect with students wherever they are.
Coverage of Multiple Trades
Students interested in the automotive or electrical trades, plumbing, allied health, construction, and other areas discover the direct connection between math and their work.
Real-Life Examples
Extended problems at the end of each section require students to use the skills they’ve just learned. The problems are often rooted in situations encountered on job sites.
Text Accessibility
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On-the-Go Learning
Our program is built to help students wherever they are through engaging online resources they can access on any device with an internet connection.
Mathematics for the Trades CTE Teaching Solutions
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Notes
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Cautions
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Learning Help
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A Closer Look
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Online Platform for Mathematics for the Trades
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Additional Resources for Mathematics for the Trades
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Downloadable Teacher Resources
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Instructor’s Solutions Manual
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Test Bank with TestGen®
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PowerPoint Presentations
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Frequently asked questions about Mathematics for the Trades
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What topics are covered in the table of contents?
Preface
How to Use This Book
- Arithmetic of Whole Numbers Preview
1-1 Reading, Writing, Rounding, and Adding Whole Numbers
1-2 Subtraction of Whole Numbers
1-3 Multiplication of Whole Numbers
1-4 Division of Whole Numbers
1-5 Order of Operations
Summary
Problem Set - Using a Calculator, I: Whole-Number Calculations
Fractions
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2-1 Working with Fractions
2-2 Multiplication of Fractions
2-3 Division of Fractions
2-4 Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Summary
Problem Set - Using a Calculator, II: Fractions
Decimal Numbers
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3-1 Addition and Subtraction of Decimal Numbers
3-2 Multiplication and Division of Decimal Numbers
3-3 Decimal Fractions
Summary
Problem Set - Using a Calculator, III: Decimals
Ratio, Proportion, and Percent
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4-1 Ratio and Proportion
4-2 Special Applications of Ratio and Proportion
4-3 Introduction to Percent
4-4 Percent Problems
4-5 Special Applications of Percent Calculations
Summary
Problem Set - Measurement
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5-1 Working with Measurement Numbers
5-2 U.S. Customary Units and Unit Conversion
5-3 Metric Units
5-4 Metric—U.S. Customary Conversions
5-5 Direct Measurements
Summary
Problem Set - Pre-Algebra
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6-1 Addition of Signed Numbers
6-2 Subtraction of Signed Numbers
6-3 Multiplication and Division of Signed Numbers
6-4 Exponents and Square Roots
Summary
Problem Set - Basic Algebra
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7-1 Algebraic Language and Formulas
7-2 Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Expressions
7-3 Solving Simple Equations
7-4 Solving Two-Operation Equations
7-5 Solving More Equations and Solving Formulas
7-6 Solving Word Problems
7-7 Multiplying and Dividing Algebraic Expressions
7-8 Scientific Notation
Summary
Problem Set - Practical Plane Geometry
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8-1 Angle Measurement
8-2 Perimeter of Polygons and Area of Quadrilaterals
8-3 Triangles, Regular Hexagons, and Irregular Polygons
8-4 Circles
Summary
Problem Set - Solid Figures
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9-1 Prisms
9-2 Pyramids and Frustums of Pyramids
9-3 Cylinders and Spheres
9-4 Cones and Frustums of Cones
Summary
Problem Set - Triangle Trigonometry
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10-1 Angles and Right Triangles
10-2 Trigonometric Ratios
10-3 Solving Right Triangles
10-4 Oblique Triangles
Summary
Problem Set - Intermediate Algebra
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11-1 Systems of Equations
11-2 Quadratic Equations
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Problem Set - Statistics
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12-1 Reading and Constructing Graphs
12-2 Measures of Central Tendency
12-3 Measures of Dispersion
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Problem Set
Answers to Previews
Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems
Protractor, Multiplication Table, and Metric Ruler
Index
Index of Applications
Credits
- Arithmetic of Whole Numbers Preview
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What grade levels is this text appropriate for?
Grades 9-12
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What types of courses is this text best suited for?This program is designed for courses in the technical and vocational trades.
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What Student Resources are available?Available Student Resources include the print Student Edition and student access to the Pearson MyLab® online course.
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What Teacher Resources are available?Available Teacher Resources include the downloadable Instructor's Solution's Manual, TestGen® Test Bank, Visual Aid PowerPoint® presentations, and teacher access to the Pearson MyLab® online course.
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What are the digital license options?Student digital access to Pearson MyLab® can be purchased for 1 or 6 years.
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