AUTHOR : Chris McMullen earned his Ph.D. in physics from Oklahoma State University and currently teaches physics at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. He developed the Improve Your Math Fluency series of workbooks to help students become more fluent in basic math skills. PRACTICE : This is a practice workbook geared toward practicing problem-solving skills. As such, it consists of worksheets with practice problems in the spirit of old-fashioned practice sheets. This is suitable for students who need to practice basic skills, and is effective for many students. It is not one of the modern math textbooks that are designed to entertain bored students. EXAMPLES : A section on basic fraction skills provides a few pages of notes regarding useful fraction skills, including concise instructions for how to convert an improper fraction to a mixed number and vice-versa, as well as how to add, subtract, multiply, or divide fractions, followed by a couple of examples to serve as a guide. ANSWERS : An answer section at the back provides a complete answer key. It's important for students to practice solving problems correctly, otherwise they will practice their mistakes. Students, parents, or teachers should use the answer key to help students check their answers. CONTENTS : This practice book is designed to help students develop proficiency in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing mixed fractions by offering ample practice. This book is conveniently divided up into four parts - one for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division - such that students can focus on one arithmetic operation at a time. An introduction describes how parents and teachers can help students make the most of this workbook. A multiplication table is provided to help students who are just learning their multiplication facts. PHOTOCOPIES : The copyright notice permits parents/teachers who purchase one copy or borrow one copy from a library to make photocopies for their own children/students only. This is very convenient if you have multiple children/students or if a child/student needs additional practice. Comparison of Fraction Books by Chris McMullen, Ph.D. (1) Fractions Essentials Workbook with Answers, ISBN 1941691250 Comprehensive coverage of fractions, from arithmetic to word problems. - Also covers conversions to decimals and percents. - Each chapter begins with a concise introduction to the key concepts and provides examples. (2) Master Decimals Math Practice Workbook with Answers, ISBN 1941691552 Comprehensive coverage of decimals, from arithmetic to word problems. - Also covers repeating decimals and conversions to fractions and percents. - Each chapter begins with a concise introduction to the key concepts and provides examples. (3) Fractions, Decimals, & Percents Math Workbook, ISBN 1477524886 This book is focused on converting between fractions, decimals, and percents. - Includes repeating decimals. - This book is focused on practice, providing countless exercises (but not nearly as much variety as the first two books). (4) Practice Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Fractions Workbook, ISBN 1451534701 This book is focused on adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions. - This book is focused on practice, providing countless exercises (but not nearly as much variety as the first two books). (5) Practice Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Mixed Fractions Workbook, ISBN 1460993594 This is like the fourth book, except that these are mixed numbers. (6) Practice Arithmetic with Decimals Workbook, ISBN 145362693X This book is focused on adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals. - This book is focused on practice, providing countless exercises (but not nearly as much variety as the first two books). Related Books by Chris McMullen, Ph.D. (7) Essential Prealgebra Skills Practice Workbook, ISBN 1941691080 Become more fluent in arithmetic. - Learn the order of operations. - Practice basic algebra skills. - Also covers exponents, fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, rates, and inequalities. (8) Grade 6 Math Workbook with Answers, ISBN 1941691560 Review a variety of sixth grade math skills. - Learn the order of operations. - Practice basic algebra skills. - Also covers fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, rates, data analysis, graphing, finance, and basic geometry concepts. (9) Grade 5 Math Workbook with Answers, ISBN 1941691331 Review a variety of fifth grade math skills. - Become more fluent with multi-digit multiplication and long division. - Review arithmetic with decimals and fractions. - Also covers number patterns, data analysis, measurement, finance, basic geometry concepts, and a beginning look at variables. Chris McMullen is a physics instructor at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. He earned his Ph.D. in phenomenological high-energy physics (particle physics) from Oklahoma State University in 2002. Originally from California, he e
