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Why do some ideas take off - and others fail to spread? Why are some diseases predictable, and others swamped in uncertainty? And what about the outbreaks that never happen at all? We live in a world that's more connected than ever before. But even as we see our lives being shape...d by the spread of ideas, trends - and even diseases - we sometimes struggle to grasp how it actually works. Outbreaks seem to be driven by randomness and hidden laws, and in order to understand them, we need to start thinking like mathematicians. Here, epidemiologist Adam Kucharski reveals how new mathematical approaches are transforming what we know about contagion - from the revolutionary initiatives that helped tackle gun violence in Chicago to the truth behind the spread of fake news. And along the way, he'll explain how happiness and depression can spread through our friendship networks, what STDs can tell us about banking, and why some predictions go badly wrong (and why that might not be a bad thing).
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By DK
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Incredible historical and contemporary stories explore the often surprising origins of the maths we use today, from number sequences to trigonometry. Crazy facts, magic tricks, and mathematical brainteasers will amuse and entertain even the most reluctant math students. Find out ...why an hour has 60 rather than 100 minutes and how prime numbers keep the internet working. Colourful and uncluttered illustrations make mathematical explanations easy to grasp in seconds and make this user-friendly book simple to navigate and a joy to browse and read. What's the point of maths? is perfect for those who need some inspiration when it comes to numbers. It combines stories from history with simple visual explanations to bring maths to life. From spotting a bargain to talking to computers, from filling in a giant sinkhole to becoming a trillionaire, it shows children why core maths ideas were invented and how to apply them today - in the classroom and the real world! Accompanying the fascinating stories are puzzles, games, and amazing facts, as well as a lively challenge to help bring each of the topics to life. Stylish, colourful illustrations make the maths fun and unintimidating, while simple diagrams and steps make explanations easy to grasp in seconds. Throughout the book, worked examples show readers how to solve simple maths challenges, encouraging children to improve their maths skills with hands-on practice. A vocational theme runs throughout the book, showing why maths is a vital skill in many fields of life, from science and entertainment to sport and travel.
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An integral part of the Maths Plus Australian Curriculum series, this value pack is the new 2020 edition and contains one Student Book and one Assessment Book for Year 4. Student BookThe Student Book offers opportunities for spiralled learning and practice, and for students to de...velop and consolidate skills in understanding, fluency, reasoning and problem-solving. Assessment BookThe Assessment Book provides teachers with an easily administered, yet comprehensive, post-assessment tool. Maths Plus series componentsThe Student and Assessment Books are supported by other key components of the Maths Plus Australian Curriculum series:Teacher DashboardTeacher Books NEW!Mentals and Homework Books (Years 1-6)
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An integral part of the Maths Plus Australian Curriculum series, this value pack is the new 2020 edition and contains one Student Book and one Assessment Book for Year 6. Student BookThe Student Book offers opportunities for spiralled learning and practice, and for students to de...velop and consolidate skills in understanding, fluency, reasoning and problem-solving. Assessment BookThe Assessment Book provides teachers with an easily administered, yet comprehensive, post-assessment tool. Maths Plus series componentsThe Student and Assessment Books are supported by other key components of the Maths Plus Australian Curriculum series:Teacher DashboardTeacher Books NEW!Mentals and Homework Books (Years 1-6)
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An integral part of the Maths Plus Australian Curriculum series, this value pack is the new 2020 edition and contains one Student Book and one Assessment Book for Year F. Student BookThe Student Book offers opportunities for spiralled learning and practice, and for students to de...velop and consolidate skills in understanding, fluency, reasoning and problem-solving. Assessment BookThe Assessment Book provides teachers with an easily administered, yet comprehensive, post-assessment tool. Maths Plus series componentsThe Student and Assessment Books are supported by other key components of the Maths Plus Australian Curriculum series:Teacher DashboardTeacher Books NEW!Mentals and Homework Books (Years 1-6)
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An integral part of the Maths Plus Australian Curriculum series, this value pack is the new 2020 edition and contains one Student Book and one Assessment Book for Year 1. Student BookThe Student Book offers opportunities for spiralled learning and practice, and for students to de...velop and consolidate skills in understanding, fluency, reasoning and problem-solving. Assessment BookThe Assessment Book provides teachers with an easily administered, yet comprehensive, post-assessment tool. Maths Plus series componentsThe Student and Assessment Books are supported by other key components of the Maths Plus Australian Curriculum series:Teacher DashboardTeacher Books NEW!Mentals and Homework Books (Years 1-6)
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An integral part of the Maths Plus Australian Curriculum series, this value pack is the new 2020 edition and contains one Student Book and one Assessment Book for Year 3. Student BookThe Student Book offers opportunities for spiralled learning and practice, and for students to de...velop and consolidate skills in understanding, fluency, reasoning and problem-solving. Assessment BookThe Assessment Book provides teachers with an easily administered, yet comprehensive, post-assessment tool. Maths Plus series componentsThe Student and Assessment Books are supported by other key components of the Maths Plus Australian Curriculum series:Teacher DashboardTeacher Books NEW!Mentals and Homework Books (Years 1-6)
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An integral part of the Maths Plus Australian Curriculum series, this value pack is the new 2020 edition and contains one Student Book and one Assessment Book for Year 5. Student BookThe Student Book offers opportunities for spiralled learning and practice, and for students to de...velop and consolidate skills in understanding, fluency, reasoning and problem-solving. Assessment BookThe Assessment Book provides teachers with an easily administered, yet comprehensive, post-assessment tool. Maths Plus series componentsThe Student and Assessment Books are supported by other key components of the Maths Plus Australian Curriculum series:Teacher DashboardTeacher Books NEW!Mentals and Homework Books (Years 1-6)
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An integral part of the Maths Plus Australian Curriculum series, this value pack is the new 2020 edition and contains one Student Book and one Assessment Book for Year 2. Student BookThe Student Book offers opportunities for spiralled learning and practice, and for students to de...velop and consolidate skills in understanding, fluency, reasoning and problem-solving. Assessment BookThe Assessment Book provides teachers with an easily administered, yet comprehensive, post-assessment tool. Maths Plus series componentsThe Student and Assessment Books are supported by other key components of the Maths Plus Australian Curriculum series:Teacher DashboardTeacher Books NEW!Mentals and Homework Books (Years 1-6)
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A book about who and what counts in life, mathematic and philosophically
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