Overview

This captivating 'Life of Fred' math book is part of an innovative series that seamlessly weaves math concepts into an engaging narrative, following the journey of a character named Fred. These books make learning math an enjoyable adventure, fostering deep understanding and a lifelong love for the subject.

Fred begins his summer vacation. Learn...

  • How to get rid of snakes in sugar cane fields
  • The difference between freedom and liberty
  • How not to bore your horse if you are a jockey
  • Why Fred couldn't be a movie star


and even some algebra and economics, including...

  • Domain and codomain of a function
  • Conversion factors
  • Steps in Solving Word Problems
  • One-to-one Functions, Unit Analysis
  • Key to a Successful Business
  • Five Qualities that Money Should Have
  • Definitions of Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism
  • Payday Loans
  • Interest Rates
  • 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


Unlike all other math programs, this one also has:

  • the Tulip Mania in Holland
  • A sure-fire way to create 100% employment
  • the Tragedy of the Commons
  • how to run a successful hot dog business
  • what a real $100,000 bill looks like.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome!

    2. Gather your materials

    3. How to use your math journal

    1. Read this chapter & Complete Your Turn to Play

    2. Zillions Practice

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    2. Zillions Practice

    1. Read this chapter & Complete Your Turn to Play

    2. Zillions Practice

    1. Read this chapter & Complete Your Turn to Play

    2. Zillions Practice

    1. Read this chapter & Complete Your Turn to Play

    2. Zillions Practice

About this course

  • Free
  • 77 lessons
  • K-8

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