Best Mathematics Study & Teaching Books of 2025

Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12: 14 Teaching Practices for Enhancing Learning (Corwin Mathematics Series) is a practical guide that helps teachers implement 14 optimal practices for thinking that create an ideal setting for deep mathematics learning to occur. The book provides firsthand accounts of how these practices foster thinking and offers a plethora of macro moves, micro moves, and rich tasks to get started. The author's Thinking Classroom framework transformed one teacher's mathematics classroom overnight. This book is a must-have for teachers who want to create a thinking classroom where student thinking is the norm.

Another Logic Workbook for Gritty Kids is an excellent educational resource for kids aged 8 to 12. Packed with over 200 developmentally appropriate activities, this book offers engaging puzzles and games that challenge children's spatial reasoning, math, and logic skills. With visually compelling illustrations and playful characters, the book motivates children to build essential problem-solving and critical thinking skills that are fundamental to all curriculum. The book's low floor and high ceiling approach inspire early success, which motivates continued engagement. Overall, Another Logic Workbook for Gritty Kids is a comprehensive and unique educational tool that is both fun and engaging for kids and adults alike.

Barron's Regents Exams and Answers: Algebra I Revised Edition is a comprehensive review book for students preparing for the Algebra I Regents exam. It includes six actual exams with thorough answer explanations, review questions grouped by topic, and score analysis charts to help identify strengths and weaknesses. The book covers all pertinent math topics, including sets, linear equations, polynomials, and exponential functions. Moreover, it provides study tips and test-taking strategies. If you need additional practice and review, the Barron's Regents Algebra I Power Pack two-volume set is an excellent option. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for students who want to excel in Algebra I.

The Algebra Essentials Practice Workbook with Answers is a valuable resource for students to develop their fundamental algebra skills. Written by Chris McMullen, a physics professor, this workbook is divided into seven chapters that focus on different algebraic methods. It covers topics such as linear equations, factoring quadratic equations, and solving systems of linear equations. With ample practice exercises and examples, students can improve their math fluency and build confidence in their skills. The workbook is not intended to serve as a comprehensive review of algebra but instead focuses on the most essential skills. The book is designed to be used by students of all levels, from grade 7 through college algebra.

The Essential Calculus Skills Practice Workbook with Full Solutions is a comprehensive guidebook for mastering calculus. Written by Chris McMullen, Ph.D., who has over 20 years of experience teaching math to physics students, this workbook covers a variety of essential calculus skills. The book focuses on practical topics and essential skills needed to apply calculus to other subjects like physics or engineering. The book features full solutions to every problem, making it easy for readers to understand and apply the concepts. Overall, Essential Calculus Skills Practice Workbook with Full Solutions is an excellent resource for anyone looking to master calculus.

This pre-algebra workbook is designed for middle school students (Grades 6-8) and covers a range of topics, including exponents, roots, ratios, negative numbers, coordinate planes, and statistics. It includes an answer key and is a great resource for students looking to prepare for high school math courses. The book is well-organized and easy to follow, with clear explanations and plenty of practice problems to reinforce learning. Overall, this is an excellent resource for students who need to brush up on their pre-algebra skills.

The Gold Stars Third Grade BIG Workbook is a comprehensive workbook that covers all subjects for grade 3 such as English language arts, math, and more. With over 220 colorful and fun games and activities, this book is designed by educational experts specifically for 8 to 9-year-olds, helping them to further develop and retain learned skills while aiding in critical thinking activities. The book is also easy to use, clearly organized, and comes with helpful notes for parents. Overall, this workbook is a great way to make learning fun and prepare children for a classroom teaching environment with textbooks.

Barron’s Regents Exams and Answers: Geometry Revised Edition is a comprehensive guide for students preparing for the Geometry Regents exams. It features five actual, administered exams, thorough answer explanations, and comprehensive review questions grouped by topic. The book covers all pertinent geometry topics, including basic angle and segment relationships, constructions, transformations, triangle congruence and writing proofs, similarity and right triangle geometry, parallelograms, circles and arcs, coordinate geometry, and volume. The book also provides study tips and test-taking strategies, making it a valuable resource for students. Overall, this book is a must-have for anyone preparing for the Geometry Regents exams.

The Gold Stars Fourth Grade BIG Workbook is an excellent resource for 9-10-year-old kids looking to improve their skills in Math, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and Language Arts, Writing, Algebra, Fractions, Geometry and more. With over 220 activities that conform to the common core standards in school, this jumbo book is designed by educational experts and is easy to use and clearly organized. Parents will find helpful notes in guiding each lesson and an answer key at the back of the book. This workbook is a year-round way to make learning fun for young learners.

Mastering Essential Math Skills: 20 Minutes a Day to Success, Book 2: Middle Grades/High School is a comprehensive math guide for students struggling with math concepts. It covers everything from basic math skills, fractions, decimals, percents, geometry, integers, charts, and graphs to word problems. The book is presented in a format that is easy to understand, with each lesson flowing smoothly to the next. It includes helpful hints, problem-solving exercises, and solutions for each lesson. The author, Rick Fisher, is an experienced math instructor, and his award-winning online video tutorials are a great addition to the book. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for students, adults, and anyone preparing for standardized tests like SAT/PSAT.