For students who are intimidated by all forms of math, here is a set of easy steps that lead to an understanding of elementary algebra. The author defines all terms, points out potential pitfalls in algebraic calculation, and makes problem solving a fun activity. New in this edition are painless approaches to understanding and graphing linear equations, solving systems of linear inequalities, and graphing quadratic equations. Barron's popular Painless...

Describes how playing cards can be used to teach addition.

Presents a series of activities, arranged in order of difficulty, that teach the operation of multiplication.

Explains basic addition through the use of dominoes.

Deciphers the mysteries of reading and writing decimals, changing them to fractions and percents, then provides games for practice in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals or percents, plus estimating percentages.