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Mathematics, which encompasses a vast array of concepts and branches from addition and geometry to prime numbers and calculus, can be learned by anyone, and anyone can excel in its study. Essentially the science of numbers and their relationships and operations, mathematics has been covered in a pall of confusion and strong opinions largely due to misinformation and poor educational theory.

Recently, however, educators in the West have begun to re-examine the virtues and strengths of a more Eastern approach. The increasing popularity of Singapore Math is proof enough of this trend, though there are plenty of similar programs being developed to help kids understand the principles of mathematics, not just memorize functions and their results.

It's not just a stereotype—kids from Asian countries and backgrounds do better at math than their Western counterparts. Observation has suggested this, comparison studies have supported it, and international tests have proven the case. The stereotype comes in when people suppose those students do well in math because there's some innate Asian math gene that helps them "get it."

In his fascinating book Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell clarifies that misperception (along with many others). The reason Asian students do so well in math, he says, is that their cultural roots place such an overwhelming emphasis on the importance and value of hard work. It isn't that American kids are less mentally suited for mathematics; it's just that they are made to do less, not pushed as hard, trained to value leisure over labor.

There's another reason Asian students do so well in math: their approach to numbers is simple and intuitive and regular. Our Western system of counting, for instance, is frustratingly disjointed. One, two, three....eleven, twelve....fifteen....twenty-one, twenty-two, etc. The Chinese count this way: one, two, three....ten-one, ten-two, ten-three....two-ten-one, two-ten-two, two-ten-three, and so on.

For Christians, the push to understand the principles of mathematics is surely the correct approach. God's world demands our understanding—if we're going to take His command to have dominion over the Earth seriously, we must know and comprehend underlying principles, not just surface-level knowledge. This applies as much to mathematics as any other discipline, especially since numbers are such a fundamental element of so many things.

The study of math also reminds us that God is orderly (1 Cor. 14:33). Its principles are demonstrable because they were dictated by God Himself and are held in place by His sovereign hand. What we can't forget, however, is that the rules of mathematics don't bind God; He is orderly, but He created order, and not the other way around. Mathematical knowledge is useless if it is held in higher esteem than its Author.

As an educational bookstore, we offer plenty of math curriculum and resources. Math books remain among our most popular items, in fact, and even those who don't homeschool supplement their kids' school homework with extra math workbooks and drill. It's an important subject, especially in our modern era, and we encourage you to take it seriously and take as much time as necessary when presenting it to your children.

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10-Sided Dice in Dice (5 pack)
from Learning Resources
for Kindergarten-10th grade
in Probability & Dice (Location: MATM-DICE)
$3.00 $2.00 (1 in stock)
40 Fabulous Math Mysteries Kids Can't Resist
by Martin Lee
from Teaching Resources
for Grades 4th-8th
in Math Games & Activities (Location: MATR-GAM)
$8.00 (1 in stock)
Algebra - Grades 6-8
from Kumon Publishing
for 6th-8th grade
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$10.50 (1 in stock)
Algebra 1 Flipper
from Christopher Lee Publications
for 7th-8th grade
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Algebra Book 1
by Stephen B. Jahnke
from Garlic Press
for 7th-10th grade
in Algebra (Location: MATR-ALG)
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Algebra Book 2
by Stephen B. Jahnke
from Garlic Press
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in Algebra (Location: MATR-ALG)
$6.00 (1 in stock)
Algebra I Word Problems
by Anita Harnadek
from Critical Thinking Books
for 7th-12th grade
in Critical Thinking Math (Location: MAT-CTP)
$29.99
Algebra the Easy Way
by Douglas Downing
5th edition from Barron's
for 8th-12th grade
in Algebra (Location: MATR-ALG)
$16.99
Algebra To Go
from Great Source
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in Algebra (Location: MATR-ALG)
$32.35 $12.50 (1 in stock)
Angle Ruler
by Learning Resources
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$3.99
Arithmetic 5 Concept Cards
from A Beka Books
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Arithmetic 5-8 Concept Cards
from A Beka Books
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in A Beka Arithmetic & Mathematics (Location: MAT-ABK)
$26.00 (2 in stock)
Arithmetic Charts 3-8
5th edition from A Beka Books
for 3rd-8th grade
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Arithmetic Charts 3-8 (old)
5th edition from A Beka Books
for 3rd-8th grade
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$5.00 (1 in stock)
Art of Problem Solving Intermediate Algebra - Text & Solutions
by Naoki Sato, Richard Rusczyk, Matthew Crawford
from Art of Problem Solving
for 8th-12th grade
in Art of Problem Solving (Location: MAT-AoPS)
$74.00
Art of Problem Solving Intermediate Counting & Probability - Text & Solutions
by David Patrick, Naoki Sato
from Art of Problem Solving
for 8th-12th grade
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$56.00
Art of Problem Solving Introduction to Algebra - Textbook & Solutions Manual
by Richard Rusczyk
2nd edition from Art of Problem Solving
for 8th-10th grade
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$67.00
Art of Problem Solving Introduction to Counting & Probability - Text & Solutions Manual
by David Patrick
2nd edition from Art of Problem Solving
for 6th-10th grade
in Art of Problem Solving (Location: MAT-AoPS)
$49.00
Art of Problem Solving Prealgebra - Text & Solutions
by Richard Rusczyk, David Patrick, Ravi Boppana
from Art of Problem Solving
for 6th-8th grade
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$59.00
Balance Benders Level 1
from Critical Thinking Books
for 4th-12th grade
in Critical Thinking Math (Location: MAT-CTP)
$10.99
Balance Benders Level 2
from Critical Thinking Books
for 4th-12th grade
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$10.99 $6.00 (1 in stock)
Balance Benders Level 3
from Critical Thinking Books
for 4th-12th grade
in Critical Thinking Math (Location: MAT-CTP)
$10.99
Balance Math & More! Level 2
by Doug & Linda Brumbaugh
from Critical Thinking Books
for 4th-12th grade
in Critical Thinking Math (Location: MAT-CTP)
$10.99 $7.69 (1 in stock)
Balance Math & More! Level 3
by Doug & Linda Brumbaugh
from Critical Thinking Books
for 4th-12th grade
in Critical Thinking Math (Location: MAT-CTP)
$10.99 $7.00 (1 in stock)
Balance Math Teaches Algebra
from Critical Thinking Books
for 4th-12th grade
in Critical Thinking Math (Location: MAT-CTP)
$14.99
Basher: Algebra & Geometry
1st edition from Kingfisher
for 3rd-8th grade
in Math Reference & Teaching Aids (Location: MATR-TA)
$6.00 (1 in stock)
Basic Math & Pre-Algebra for Dummies
by Mark Zegarelli
2nd edition from John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
for 4th-8th grade
in Math Reference & Teaching Aids (Location: MATR-TA)
$9.00 (2 in stock)
Becoming a Problem Solving Genius
by Edward Zaccaro
from Hickory Grove Press
for 2nd-12th grade
in Math Reference & Teaching Aids (Location: MATR-TA)
$15.00 (1 in stock)
Book of Perfectly Perilous Math
by Sean Connolly
from Workman Publishing
for 4th-10th grade
in Math Games & Activities (Location: MATR-GAM)
$9.00 (1 in stock)
Book of Perfectly Perilous Math
by Sean Connolly
from Workman Publishing
for 4th-10th grade
in Math Games & Activities (Location: MATR-GAM)
$8.00 (1 in stock)
Christian Light Math - 801-805 Teacher's Guide (with answers)
Sunrise Edition from Christian Light Education
for 8th grade
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Christian Light Math - 806-810 Teacher's Guide (with answers)
Sunrise from Christian Light Education
for 8th grade
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Creating Line Designs Book 1
by Randy Womack
from Golden Educational Center
for 3rd-8th grade
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$3.50 (1 in stock)
Critical Thinking Detectiveâ„¢ Math Beginning
from Critical Thinking Books
for 5th-12th grade
in Critical Thinking Math (Location: MAT-CTP)
$10.99
Currency Kit
from My Father's World
for 3rd-8th grade
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Daily Math Practice Grade 6+
from Evan-Moor Educational Publishers
for 6th-8th grade
in Evan-Moor Math (Location: ZCLE-EM)
Daily Word Problems Grade 6+
by Amy Beth Tuttle, Wes Tuttle
from Evan-Moor Educational Publishers
for 6th-8th grade
in Evan-Moor Math (Location: ZCLE-EM)
Dimensions Math 8A - Bundle
from Star Publishing
for 8th grade
in Dimensions Mathematics (Location: MAT-SMDM)
$93.00
Dimensions Math 8A - Teaching Notes and Solutions
from Star Publishing
for 8th grade
in Dimensions Mathematics (Location: MAT-SMDM)
$32.00
Dimensions Math 8A - Textbook
from Star Publishing
for 8th grade
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$28.00
Dimensions Math 8A - Workbook
from Star Publishing
for 8th grade
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$14.00
Dimensions Math 8A - Workbook Solutions
from Star Publishing
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$19.00
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$93.00
Dimensions Math 8B - Teaching Notes and Solutions
from Star Publishing
for 8th grade
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$32.00
Dimensions Math 8B - Textbook
from Marshall Cavendish Education
for 8th grade
in Dimensions Mathematics (Location: MAT-SMDM)
$28.00
Dimensions Math 8B - Workbook
from Star Publishing
for 8th grade
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$14.00 $9.00 (1 in stock)
Dimensions Math 8B - Workbook Solutions
from Star Publishing
for 8th grade
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$19.00
Discovering Mathematics 2 - Bundle
from Star Publishing
for 8th grade
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$90.00 (1 in stock)
DIVE 8/7 CD-ROMs (Second Edition)
by David Shormann
2nd edition from DIVE, LLC
for 7th-8th grade
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$20.00
Dr. Funster's Quick Thinks Math C1
by Robert Femiano
from Critical Thinking Books
for 8th-10th grade
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Dr. Math Explains Algebra
by The Math Forum
from Jossey-Bass
for 7th-9th grade
in Algebra (Location: MATR-ALG)
$4.50 (1 in stock)
Dr. Math Gets You Ready for Algebra
by The Math Forum
from Jossey-Bass
for 6th-8th grade
in Algebra (Location: MATR-ALG)
E-Z Geometry
by Lawrence S. Leff
4th edition from Barron's
for 8th-12th grade
in Geometry & Shapes (Location: MATR-GEO)
$10.00 (1 in stock)
Elementary Algebra
by Harold Jacobs
from W. H. Freeman and Company
for 8th-10th grade
Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks
in Harold Jacobs Mathematics (Location: MAT-MB3)
$45.00 (5 in stock)
Elementary Algebra
by Harold Jacobs
Rev ed. from Master Books
for 8th-10th grade
Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks
in Harold Jacobs Mathematics (Location: MAT-MB3)
$68.79 $56.00 (1 in stock)
Elementary Algebra - DVD
by Cassidy Cash
from Master Books
for 8th-10th grade
in Harold Jacobs Mathematics (Location: MAT-MB3)
$76.79
Elementary Algebra - Solutions Manual
by Harold Jacobs & Cassidy Cash
Sol from Master Books
for 8th-10th grade
in Harold Jacobs Mathematics (Location: MAT-MB3)
$27.99 $25.00 (1 in stock)
Elementary Algebra - Teacher Guide
by Harold Jacobs
from W. H. Freeman and Company
for 8th-10th grade
Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks
in Harold Jacobs Mathematics (Location: MAT-MB3)
$15.00 (1 in stock)
Elementary Algebra - Teacher Guide
by Harold Jacobs
2021 Printing from Master Books
for 8th-10th grade
Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks
in Harold Jacobs Mathematics (Location: MAT-MB3)
$31.99 $24.00 (1 in stock)
Elementary Algebra - Teacher Guide / Solutions Manual
by Harold Jacobs
2023 Printing from Master Books
for 8th-10th grade
Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks
in Harold Jacobs Mathematics (Location: MAT-MB3)
Essential Algebra for Advanced High School Math and SAT
by Terri Husted
from Critical Thinking Books
for 8th-11th grade
in Mathematical Reasoning (Location: MAT-CTR)
$36.99
Everything You Need to Ace Math in One Big Fat Notebook
from Workman Publishing
for 5th-8th grade
in Math Reference & Teaching Aids (Location: MATR-TA)
$5.00 (1 in stock)
Folding Meter Stick
for Kindergarten-Adult
in Measuring Tools & Thermometers (Location: MATM-MEA)
$5.00 (1 in stock)
Fraction Tower Equivalency Cubes
from Learning Resources
for 1st-8th grade
in Fractions (Location: MATR-FRA)
$20.99
Geometric Solids
by Learning Resources
from Learning Resources
for 3rd-12th grade
in Geometric Solids (Location: MATM-GEO)
$18.99
Geometry To Go
by Dave Bradley & Lauren L. Darling
from Great Source
for 8th-12th grade
in Geometry & Shapes (Location: MATR-GEO)
$20.00 (1 in stock)
Goniometer
for 4th-12th grade
in Geometry & Shapes (Location: MATR-GEO)
$7.00 (1 in stock)
Handbook for Mathematics for Secondary Teachers
by Teacher Works
from Marshall Cavendish Education
Singapore Math ideas for teachers
in Singapore Math® Resources (Location: MAT-SMR)
Harold Jacobs Elementary Algebra - Book Set
from Master Books
in Harold Jacobs Mathematics (Location: MAT-MB3)
$128.78
Harold Jacobs Elementary Algebra - DVD Package
from Master Books
for 8th-10th grade
in Harold Jacobs Mathematics (Location: MAT-MB3)
$205.56
Horizons Algebra 1 - Boxed Set
from Alpha Omega Publications
for 8th grade
in Horizons Math (Location: MAT-HOR)
$120.00
Horizons Algebra 1 - Student Book
by Shelly Chitham
from Alpha Omega Publications
for 8th grade
in Horizons Math (Location: MAT-HOR)
$50.00
Horizons Algebra 1 - Teacher's Guide
by Lori Fowler & Cindi Mitchell
from Alpha Omega Publications
for 8th grade
in Horizons Math (Location: MAT-HOR)
$50.00
Horizons Algebra 1 - Tests and Resource Book
by Lori Fowler & Cindi Mitchell
from Alpha Omega Publications
for 8th grade
in Horizons Math (Location: MAT-HOR)
$31.25 $18.00 (1 in stock)
How Math Works
from Reader's Digest
for 3rd-8th grade
in Math Reference & Teaching Aids (Location: MATR-TA)
$9.00 (2 in stock)
Humongous Book of Algebra Problems
by W. Michael Kelley
from Alpha Books
for 7th-10th grade
in Algebra (Location: MATR-ALG)
$15.00 (1 in stock)
Individual Studies: Lesson Plans for Grade 8
by Sonya Schafer
from Simply Charlotte Mason
for 8th grade
in Simply Charlotte Mason (Location: CUR-SCM)
Intermediate Math Reference Chart - Grades 5-8
for 5th-8th grade
in Christian Light Math (Location: MAT-CLE)
Janice VanCleave's Math For Every Kid
from John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
for 4th-8th grade
in Math Reference & Teaching Aids (Location: MATR-TA)
$8.00 (2 in stock)
Key to Decimals - Set
by Steven Rasmussen & Spreck Rosekrans
from Key Curriculum Press
for 4th-8th grade
in Key-to Math (Location: MAT-KEY)
Key to Decimals 1
by Steven Rasmussen & Spreck Rosekrans
from Key Curriculum Press
for 4th-8th grade
in Key-to Math (Location: MAT-KEY)
$2.50 (1 in stock)
Key to Decimals 1-4 - Answers and Notes
by Steven Rasmussen & Spreck Rosekrans
from Key Curriculum Press
for 4th-8th grade
in Key-to Math (Location: MAT-KEY)
$3.50 (1 in stock)
Key to Decimals 2
by Steven Rasmussen & Spreck Rosekrans
from Key Curriculum Press
for 4th-8th grade
in Key-to Math (Location: MAT-KEY)
$2.50 (1 in stock)
Key to Decimals 3
by Steven Rasmussen & Spreck Rosekrans
from Key Curriculum Press
for 4th-8th grade
in Key-to Math (Location: MAT-KEY)
$2.50 (1 in stock)
Key to Fractions 1
by Steven Rasmussen
from Key Curriculum Press
for 4th-8th grade
in Fractions (Location: MATR-FRA)
$2.50 (1 in stock)
Key to Fractions 1-4 - Answers and Notes
by Steven Rasmussen
from Key Curriculum Press
for 4th-8th grade
in Fractions (Location: MATR-FRA)
$3.50 (2 in stock)
Key to Fractions 2
by Steven Rasmussen
from Key Curriculum Press
for 4th-8th grade
in Key-to Math (Location: MAT-KEY)
$2.50 (1 in stock)
Key to Fractions 3
by Steven Rasmussen
from Key Curriculum Press
for 4th-8th grade
in Key-to Math (Location: MAT-KEY)
$2.50 (1 in stock)
Key to Fractions 4
by Steven Rasmussen
from Key Curriculum Press
for 4th-8th grade
in Key-to Math (Location: MAT-KEY)
$2.50 (1 in stock)
Key to Geometry 1-3 - Answers and Notes
by Peter Rasmussen & George Gearhart
from Key Curriculum Press
for 7th-11th grade
in Key-to Math (Location: MAT-KEY)
$3.50 (3 in stock)
Key to Geometry 2
by Peter Rasmussen & George Gearhart
from Key Curriculum Press
for 7th-11th grade
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$2.50 (1 in stock)
Key to Geometry 3
by Peter Rasmussen & George Gearhart
from Key Curriculum Press
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in Key-to Math (Location: MAT-KEY)
$2.50 (1 in stock)
Key to Geometry 4
by Peter Rasmussen & George Gearhart
from Key Curriculum Press
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$2.50 (3 in stock)
Key to Geometry 4-6 - Answers and Notes
by Peter Rasmussen & George Gearhart
from Key Curriculum Press
for 7th-11th grade
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$3.50 (1 in stock)
Key to Geometry 5
by Peter Rasmussen & George Gearhart
from Key Curriculum Press
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$2.50 (1 in stock)
Key to Geometry 6
by Peter Rasmussen & George Gearhart
from Key Curriculum Press
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$2.50 (1 in stock)
Key to Geometry 7
by Peter Rasmussen & George Gearhart
from Key Curriculum Press
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$6.00 (2 in stock)
Key to Geometry 7 - Answers and Notes
by Peter Rasmussen & George Gearhart
2nd edition from Key Curriculum Press
for 7th-11th grade
in Key-to Math (Location: MAT-KEY)
$3.50 (1 in stock)
Key to Geometry 8
by Peter Rasmussen & George Gearhart
from Key Curriculum Press
for 7th-11th grade
in Key-to Math (Location: MAT-KEY)
$6.00 (1 in stock)
Key to Measurement 1
by Betsy Franco
from Key Curriculum Press
for 4th-8th grade
in Key-to Math (Location: MAT-KEY)
$2.50 (2 in stock)
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