Personal Math Companion

About the Book

This quick reference guide is suitable for students in middle school, grades 6–8. The book will serve as a true companion by providing quick access to the metric system, basic algebra, geometry, exponents, probability, mathematical formulas, intro to statistics, and much more. This is truly the ultimate companion for students who wishes to excel in math. The Personal Math Companion will have all the answers to the tough math questions that are frequently asked by students in the sixth, seventh, or eighth grades. Do you want to know how to find the third angle of a triangle? How to use and understand a number line for better assistance when handling real numbers? Classifying the different types of polygons? Well, it has all these answers and more, plus helpful tips that will help your children to understand the different concepts of mathematics!

About the Author

Marsha Smith is a private math tutor of students in Middle School. She normally tutors boys and girls in grades 6, 7 and 8. As a result, she realizes the great demand for this quick reference study guide and has been prompted by both parents and students to compile this manual. As a tutor with over 15 years experience, she has assisted numerous students who have been struggling with mathematics, to find a clearing at the end of the maze. Working with students from different age groups and from a variety of backgrounds has allowed her to utilize different, effective teaching strategies, in order to turn the mathematical lights on in these young minds. Her hope is that once this mathematical flame has been lit, it will remain burning for years to come, so the children will continually want to have mathematics as part of their daily lives. Her principle is based on understanding the core challenge of each student, then working with them to find a solution. She has experienced many successes in this regard and has even received many compliments from thankful parents and teachers. To her, there is no greater joy, than seeing each child’s eyes light up with understanding and the beautiful smile that usually fill their faces from ear to ear when they know they have got it right. So, for the student, here is a manual that summarizes the necessary mathematical concepts that you need for grades 6,7,8 and beyond. Parents, I know your child will benefit immensely from this resource, as many have done in the past. So if you are reading this manual, I want to say, "Thank you!"