Life of Fred: Pre-Algebra 2 with Economics
Book 5 of 6 in the Getting Ready for High School Math Sequence. This series is usually done during the middle school years. Do the three Pre-Algebra books in this sequence: 0, 1, 2 (Each book builds on the previous book.)
ISBN: 978-0-9791072-3-8, hardback, 288 pages
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List of Topics Covered:
Domain and codomain of a function, Conversion factors, Steps in Solving Word Problems, How Not to Bore Your Horse If You Are a Jockey, One-to-one Functions, Unit Analysis, Key to a Successful Business, Five Qualities that Money Should Have, the Tulip Mania in Holland, Definitions of Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism, Payday Loans, the Tragedy of the Commons, Partnerships, Cardinality of a Set, Four Ways to Kill Competition, Freedom vs. Liberty, Why We Have a High Standard of Living, Tariffs, Demand Curves, Venn Diagrams, Ricardo’s Law of Comparative Advantage
The full 6-book Getting Ready for High School Math Sequence includes:
- Life of Fred: Pre-Algebra 0 with Physics
- Zillions of Practice Problems: Pre-Algebra 0 with Physics (Optional)
- Life of Fred: Pre-Algebra 1 with Biology
- Zillions of Practice Problems: Pre-Algebra 1 with Biology (Optional)
- Life of Fred: Pre-Algebra 2 with Economics
- Zillions of Practice Problems: Pre-Algebra 2 with Economics (Optional)
This series is usually done during the middle school years.