Numerical ability is an essential skill for everyone studying the biological sciences but many students are frightened by the perceived difficulty of mathematics & are nervous about applying mathematical skills in their chosen field of study. Having taught introductory maths & statistics for many years Alan Cann understands these challenges & just how invaluable an accessible confidence building textbook could be to the fearful student. Unable to find a book pitched at the right level that concentrated on why numerical skills are useful to biologists he wrote his own. The result is Maths form Scratch for Biologists a highly instructive informal text that explains step by step how & why you need to tackle maths within the biological sciences.

Features: An accessible jargon-busting approach to help readers master basic mathematical statistical & data handling techniques in biology Numerous end of chapter problems to reinforce key concepts & encourage students to test their newly acquired skills through practise A handy time-saving glossary A supplementary website with numerous problems & self-test exercises

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This is the perfect introduction for those who have a lingering fear of maths. If you think that maths is difficult confusing dull or just plain scary then The Maths Handbook is your ideal companion. Covering all the basics including fractions equations primes squares & square roots geometry & fractals Dr Richard Elwes will lead you gently towards a greater understanding of this fascinating subject. Even apparently daunting concepts will be explained simply with the assistance of useful diagrams & with a refreshing lack of jargon. So whether you're an adult or a student whether you're the sort of person who does Sudoku puzzles crosswords or has always been daunted by numbers at work school or in everyday life you won't find a better way of overcoming your nervousness about maths & learning to enjoy this most amazing of human discoveries. ...

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Both simple & accessible Maths in Minutes is a visually led introduction to 200 key mathematical ideas. Each concept is quick & easy to remember described by means of an easy-to-understand picture & a maximum 200-word explanation. Concepts span all of the key areas of mathematics including Fundamentals of Mathematics Sets & Numbers Geometry Equations Limits Functions & Calculus Vectors & Algebra Complex Numbers Combinatorics Number Theory Metrics & Measures & Topology. Incredibly quick
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This pocket-sized book is designed to help you do your best in Maths exams. It gives 11 clear simple & easy to follow top tips covering exam technique & revision. The tips are aimed at areas where students often unnecessarily lose marks in exams & the whole thing's written in CGP's chatty straightforward style. ...

KS2 Revise & Shine is a simple eight-week revision programme with key information & practice test questions. The unique revision structure & highly visual content help to make revision effective & stress-free. Revise & Shine KS2 Maths follows a day by day week by week plan that combines all the important content with practice activities for every topic. * Revision is made managable by presenting it in short clearly defined sections * Practice questions check understanding & boost confidence * A complete practice test gives full preparation for the National Tests ...

Packed full of questions to test understanding Success Learn & Practise for KS3 Maths (Level 6) provides excellent preparation for test & assessment & builds confidence in key skills. * Each topic is clearly & simply presented * Clear diagrams & illustrations stimulate & reinforce learning * Learning material & practice questions are positioned side-by-side * The integrated mark scheme highlights areas for further study * Top tips provide additional guidance * Key words are highlighted to build vocabulary * The glossary quickly explains difficult words & phrases ...

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Letts Success Assessment Papers for KS3 Maths can be used to test & practice essentials skills build confidence & encourage progress. * 18 levelled tests & answers * Matches to National Standards * Papers for two levels to build confidence & support progress * A glossary to help with difficult words * A helpful chart to track progress ...