Math for Kids: Fractions & Decimals

Describes a variety of apples and uses them to introduce fractions.

"Presents a step-by-step guide to understanding decimals and fractions"--Provided by publisher.

Most young readers have an understanding of fractions through daily experiences with sharing. This book introduces readers to the more formal terms and concepts of fractions while still using ideas that they relate to.

Explains how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and decimals ; introduces estimating techniques ; and includes many examples.

A stroll around a county fair reveals that fractions, decimals, and percents are everywhere, including the pie-eating contest, the arcade, and the prize booth.

What is a fraction? -- Fraction terms -- Proper fractions -- Improper fractions -- Mixed numbers -- Comparing fractions -- Comparing mixed numbers -- Equivalent fractions -- Estimating fractions -- Fractions in measurement -- Adding fractions -- Subtracting fractions -- What is a decimal? -- Decimals and fractions -- Equivalent decimals -- Comparing decimals -- Rounding decimals -- Estimating decimals -- Adding decimals -- Subtracting decimals -- Further reading -- Internet addresses.

"Explores methods of solving fraction word problems using food examples"--Provided by publisher.

Pieces of a Hershey's chocolate bar show how fractions work.

Presents and introduction to fractions, with examples using illustrated objects and situations familiar to young readers, in order to simplify and reinforce important mathematical concepts and make them more concrete.

Explains the meanings of percents and ratios, discusses calculation techniques, and includes many examples.

"A step-by-step guide to the basics of ratios and fractions"--Provided by publisher.

Explains how in the language of mathematics, fractions, decimals and percents are three different ways of describing the same parts of things.