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Common Sense Mathematics: AMS/MAA Textbooks

Autor Ethan D. Bolker, Maura B. Mast
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 29 noi 2026
Common Sense Mathematics is a textbook designed for a one-semester, college-level course in quantitative literacy. It draws on examples from current events and the media to promote common sense, estimation, straightforward mathematics, and accessible software as tools for analyzing practical questions. The topics are organized around their underlying motivations, introducing students to mathematical ideas through real-world contexts. Percentages highlight the distinction between absolute and relative change. Linear functions model utility bills and taxes, while linear regression sheds light on climate change. Exponential functions are used to understand epidemic spread and car loan payments. Probability helps explain state lotteries, insurance, and sports betting. Additional chapters on unit conversions, inflation, and income distribution help students become informed consumers of numerical information. The second edition of Common Sense Mathematics received the 2022 Daniel Solow Author's Award from the Mathematical Association of America. New to the Third Edition: Estimation and visual data with charts, graphs, and current data Revised personal finance chapter with practical exercises and web resources Open-ended exercises focused on reasoning, trends, and real-world events Full-color examples, updated exercises, and a refreshed instructor guide An instructor's guide, solutions manual, and additional teaching materials are available at www.ams.org/publications/authors/books/postpub/text-76.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781470484934
ISBN-10: 1470484935
Pagini: 442
Dimensiuni: 178 x 254 mm
Ediția:Third Edition
Editura: American Mathematical Society
Colecția AMS/MAA Textbooks
Seria AMS/MAA Textbooks


Notă biografică

Ethan D. Bolker, University of Massachusetts Boston, MA, and Maura B. Mast, Seattle University, WA

Cuprins

  • Calculating on the back of an envelope
  • Units and unit conversions
  • Percentages, sales tax and discounts
  • Inflation
  • Average values
  • Income distribution-Spreadasheets, charts, and statistics
  • Electricity bills and income taxes-Linear functions
  • Climate change-Linear models
  • Compound interest-Exponential growth
  • Money matters
  • Probability-Counting, betting, insurance
  • Break the bank-Independent events
  • How good is that test?
  • Hints
  • References
  • Index