Mathematics is an academic subject that brings both heaven and hell to students. Although you have to admit that there are really lessons from math that can be applied to real life. Perhaps the reason why many often find this subject difficult is because the equations tend to become complex as students climb from one grade to another. There are also many terms that appear as learners explore the depths of this subject.
When it comes to middle school math, it will start to tackle algebra, geometry, and probability and statistics. It will probably become a challenging area to learn from, especially that many schools opt for distance and online learning to keep their students safe from Covid-19. Thus, here are some of the best books that every middle school and even junior high school student can learn from.
Fundamentals of Math Book 1 Pre-Algebra by Jerry Ortner
In 2007, AuthorHouse published the Fundamentals Of Math Book 1 Pre-Algebra. It is a nonfiction book by Jerry Ortner that centers on mathematics and aims to help middle school and junior high school students understand Algebra. The book contains substantial materials for students to review so that they can develop and harness the abilities needed for Algebra I. There are more than 70 lessons that focus on the basic mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication for fractions, percentages, and whole numbers. If you are having a hard time dealing with problems that include exponents, GCFs, LCMs, and ratio and proportions, this book is really perfect for you! Apart from the mentioned lessons, it also tackles about other integral parts of Algebra I that you can use in the future.
Everything You Need to Ace Math in One Big Fat Notebook by Workman Publishing
This study guide was published by Workman Publishing Company in 2016 is a part of the Big Fat Notebook series. Everything You Need to Ace Math… is one of the 5 guidebooks for middle school learners that contain illustrations about the subject. It is an Amazon bestseller for the Children’s Fraction Books category. It discusses all the aspects that can help the students to conquer every bump on their journey towards learning mathematics. Performing basic operations on decimals, fractions, and percentages, solving ratios and proportions, dealing with equations and expressions, and understanding functions and the coordinate plane are some of the best topics that this book highlights.
Math Doesn’t Suck: How to Survive Middle School Math without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail by Danica McKellar
Written by actress-math genius Danica McKellar, Math Doesn’t Suck: How to Survive Middle School Math without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail is a great workbook that can definitely help students bring out their A game in learning mathematics. The author provides the learners and their parents the appropriate tools that are essential in getting a better grasp on different mathematical ideas that commonly confuse them. What makes this book a hit is its amazing examples that can be applied in real life, along with the bit-by-bit instructions and captivating childhood math struggles of the author. There are also some fun pages to read and answer, such as the Math Personality Quizzes, Horoscope part, and among others.
Math Practice Workbook Grades 6-8: 1000+ Questions You Need to Kill in Middle School by Bain Hunter Prep
This wonderful workbook was published in 2020 by Brain Hunter Prep. This is intended for kids that are in grades 6 to 8 who are having troubles in answering math problems or wanting to harness their mathematical skills. Math Practice Workbook Grades 6-8: 1000+ Questions You Need to Kill in Middle School is being by learners, educators, and parents from different parts of the country, because it can covers a wide array of topic or practice question essential for excelling in mathematics. There are 4 main categories that the book features, which are algebra, arithmetic, geometry, and probability and statistics.
Mathematical Reasoning: Middle School Supplement by Darin Beigie
Written by Darin Beigie, this book has been one of the most read books when it comes to enhancing one’s skills in dealing with middle school mathematics. The book asks learners to utilize their math skills and concepts to unplanned problems. Using one’s knowledge and understanding regarding the subject is the best way to evaluate if one has already mastered the concepts and reasoning for mathematics. It contains 50 problems that were thoroughly collected and compiled for the benefit of the users.
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