Fractions and averages: the mean and vulgar bits

Using a host of hilarious characters, Kjartan Poskitt presents all the tricks, tips and shortcuts to statistics they don't teach at school. Readers will find out how fractions can save them from the toxic mutant fish of Fastbuck, what makes Pongo McWhiffy a mathematical freak, and travel to Planet Mean to discover how averages can be absolutely revolting.

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Subject(s)Mathematics
Author(s)Kjartan Poskitt
Age11-14, 14-16
Published2000
Published by
Shelf referenceA 513.26 POS
ISN/ISBN9780439012706
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/x89pq

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