Professor Burger begins with an overview of the high-level concepts. Next, he provides a step-by-step explanation of the formulas and calculations that lay at the heart of each conundrum. Through clear explanations, entertaining anecdotes, and enlightening demonstrations, Professor Burger makes this intriguing field of study accessible for anyone who appreciates the fascinating nature of numbers. -- Publisher.

Students put their math smarts to the test by extending basic multiplication and division facts and properties to solve large, multi-digit problems through the use of manipulatives, algorithms, estimation and math sense. See how common multiples, factor pairs and rules of divisibility are involved in number theory, and find out how identifying prime and composite numbers helps with division. Recognize that numbers can be represented in a variety of...