Coxford, Arthur F., and Payne, Joseph N.
HBJ
Algebra 2
with
Trigonometry
. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Incorporated, 1983.
Algebraic skills and concepts are applied in each of eight “Using Statistics” lessons. The problem solving techniques illustrated involve organizing data in a table and graphing the data in order to draw a conclusion.
Downing, Douglas, and Clark, Jeff.
Statistics
the Easy
Way
. Woodbury, New York: Barron’s Educational Series, Incorporated, 1983.
This book is clearly organized and contains practical information written simply for rapid learning. It is a good overview of the subject with numerous examples and exercises.
Kline, William E., et al.
Foundations
of
Advanced
Mathematics
. Second Edition. New York: American Book Company, 1965.
A fine textbook for high school students who are studying advanced algebra and trigonometry. A chapter on statistics and probability is included.
Mendenhall, William.
Introduction
to
Probability
and
Statistics
. Fourth Edition. North Scituate, Massachusetts: Duxbury Press, 1975.
The author provides a cohesive, connected presentation of statistics that identifies inference as its objective and stresses the relevance of statistics in learning about the world in which we live.
Runyon, Richard P., and Haber, Audrey.
Fundamentals
of
Behavioral
Statistics
. Fifth Edition. Reading, Massachusetts: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, 1884.
This text provides excellent resource material on statistics for teachers.
Stein, Edwin.
Fundamentals
of
Mathematics
. Modern Edition. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, Incorporated, 1960.
A comprehensive textbook on contemporary general mathematics for the junior and senior high schools. It contains all the basic topics of mathematics and includes computational practice and related enrichment materials. It is ideal for use in consumer mathematics and shop mathematics classes in the high school.
White, Myron R.
Advanced
Algebra
. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, Incorporated, 1961.
A good text for twelfth year mathematics students. The subject matter is flexible and easily adapted to individual and group needs. Exercises are divided into two groups: 1) those that represent minimum essentials and should be required of all students, and 2) those that present an additional challenge.
Willoughby, Stephen S., and Vogel, Bruce R.
Probability
and
Statistics
. Morristown, New Jersey: Silver Burdett Company, 1968.
An excellent reference book for teachers. It is meant to be used for a one semester, pre-calculus course in probability and statistics.
Reading
List
for
Students
Bolster, L. Carey, and Woodburn, H. Douglas.
Mathematics
in
Life
. Second Edition. Palo Alto, California: Scott Foresman and Company, 1982.
Special features of this text include a pretest of each skill to be presented, lessons on the skills, and a posttest after the skill has been studied. Recreational puzzles are provided to capture the interest of students.
Clark, Gerlena R., et al.
Holt
General
Mathematics
. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston Publishers, 1982.
A general mathematics book in which emphasis is placed upon basic skill development and practical applications. Worked out examples guide students through the solution process. Exercise practice organized according to skill and level of ability.
Gerardi, William J., Jones, Wilmer L., and Foster, Thomas R.
Essentials
of
Mathematics
. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Incorporated, 1983.
A basic mathematics textbook stressing consumer and career skills. Many practical applications of these skills are included.
Goozner, Colman.
Business
Mathematics
the
Easy
Way
. Woodbury, New York: Barron’s Educational Series, Incorporated, 1984.
An ideal source for brushing up on basic mathematics. The book is clearly organized and filled with practical, straight forward information.
Keedy, Marvin L., Smith, Stanley A., and Anderson, Paul A.
Applying
Mathematics
A
Consumer
,
Career
Approach
. Menlo Park, California: Addison-Wesley Company, 1983.
A nicely illustrated textbook with an ample supply of exercises to give students the opportunity to check their understanding of the principles studied.
Nichols, Eugene D., et al.
Holt
Pre-Algebra
. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Publishers, 1980.
This book is designed to aid students in making the transition from elementary mathematics to algebra. Chapter 10 includes a section on elementary statistics.
Piper, Edwin 8., and Gruber, Joseph.
Applied
Business
Mathematics
. Cincinnati, Ohio: South-Western Publishing Company, 1965.
A textbook designed to have value for consumer use as well as for business use. It develops the fundamental principles and operations through a study of problems faced by every individual daily. A section on finding simple and weighted averages is included.
Price, Jack, Rath, James N., and Leschensky, William.
Pre-Algebra
. Columbus, Ohio: Charles E. Merrill Publishing Company, 1982.
The textbook provides an in-depth presentation of the skills, concepts, and problem-solving techniques needed to help students become comfortable with and successful in algebra.
Willcutt, Robert E., Fraze, Patricia R., and Gardilla, Francis J.
Essentials
for
Algebra
Concepts and
skills
. Boston. Houghton Mifflin Company, 1984.
Chapter 10 presents a nice introduction to statistics.