Great at My Job but Crap at Numbers

Description

Covering all of the intimidating mathematical challenges you are likely to face in your career, this book uses humorous examples to illustrate serious points about the usefulness of arithmetic in everyday life. By approaching the topic with explanations of real-life examples from the media, advertisements, products and services the book allows you to connect easily to all those scary figures you have to juggle every day. Areas covered include: Mental Maths; Terminology in everyday use e.g. mathematics, arithmetic; millions/billions; Unwholesome numbers: fractions and decimals; Common Conversions e.g. Mph:kph; Mpg:kpg; Miles:Km; Temperature: Fahrenheit: Celsius; Time Zones; Exchange rates; Ratios and proportions; Measuring business performance: Priceless percentages; Averages: Mode, Median and Mean; Probability and odds; Entree Economics; Show me my money: Personal Finance. Each chapter builds on the last and ends with practice tests, answers and explanations, helping you to consolidate what you are learning.

Mac Bride has many years' experience of teaching maths and computing. This invaluable teaching background has made him a much sought-after author in the UK and internationally. Heidi Smith is the author-editor of a series of psychometric testing books and has several years experience designing and managing training programmes for businesses.