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Life of Fred: Statistics Expanded Edition

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9781937032548
Grade 11-AD
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Life of Fred: Statistics Expanded Edition

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Publisher's Description of Life of Fred: Statistics Expanded Edition

This book contains more statistics than is usually taught in a college course. It covers...

  • Descriptive Statistics (averages, measures of dispersion, types of distributions)
  • Probability
  • Bayes' Theorem
  • From a Given Population Determine What Samples Will Look Like (7 tests)
  • Techniques of Sampling
  • From a Given Sample Determine What the Population Was (14 tests)
  • Determine Whether Two Given Samples Came From the Same Population (15 tests)
  • Working With Three or More Samples (10 tests)
  • Emergency Statistics Guide
  • Regression Equations
  • Field Guide
  • 16 Tables

Unlike most other math programs, this one also has:
• One morning in the life of Fred in which he encounters the need for each of the 46 tests
• The flowcharts in the Emergency Statistics Guide lead you quickly to which test to use, which table to read and where to find the test described in detail in the book
• Each test is catalogued in detail on a separate page in the Field Guide Easy-to-read tables

All answers are included in the textbook.

Life of Fred Statistics is a hardcover textbook containing 576 pages. This book is not consumable. All answers are written on separate paper or in a notebook.

Number of Lessons: One year of college statistics. This book is not broken up into lessons. For high school seniors, finishing the first five chapters (203 pages) will give a solid grounding in statistics.

Category Description for Life of Fred

Life of Fred (LOF) is a one-of-a-kind, unconventional homeschool math curriculum that turns learning into an entertaining adventure. Follow the hilarious life of Fred Gauss—a 5-year-old math professor at KITTENS University—as he encounters real-life situations requiring math. Created by Dr. Stanley Schmidt, this series teaches solid concepts without endless repetition, redundancy, or drill-heavy problems.

Perfect for students who dislike traditional math programs, LOF is written directly to the student for self-teaching. Motivated, independent, or gifted learners thrive here, building deep understanding and mathematical thinking. Solutions (in the book) include extra instruction and are addressed to the student—encouraging them to try problems first, then learn from detailed explanations. Math in a captivating story context often "clicks" better than isolated concepts—especially with Fred's quirky humor!

Curriculum Levels and Recommended Grades/Pacing

  • Elementary (Apples through Jelly Beans): Start any time after basic addition/subtraction (often grades 1-4; quick pace possible). Our Elementary Packages contain these ordered sets of workbooks.
  • Intermediate (Kidneys, Liver, Mineshaft): Bridge to upper levels (grades 4-6). Our Intermediate Package contains these workbooks.
  • Before High School (Fractions; Decimals & Percents; Pre-Algebra 0 with Physics, Pre-Algebra 1 with Biology, Pre-Algebra 2 with Economics): Grades 5-8; typically two books per year up through pre-algebra. Our Pre-Algebra Set includes all of these titles.
  • High School & Beyond (Beginning/Advanced Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, Linear Algebra, etc.): One book per year; full high school sequence plus college-level. Our two High School Sets include these workbooks.

Books are hardcover, non-consumable, reusable, and comprehensive—covering more math than most homeschool programs.

Pros of the program:

  • Engaging narrative makes kids excited for math.
  • Minimal problems focus on mastery and application.
  • Affordable, complete standalone curriculum.
  • Great for reluctant math learners or advanced students.

Important considerations:

  • Light on repetitive practice/review (supplement with "Zillions of Practice Problems" books for retention).
  • Requires strong reading/independent work (not ideal for very young or struggling readers without parent help).
  • Unconventional sequence (concepts integrated uniquely).

Life of Fred is a top choice for families seeking a rigorous yet joyful homeschool math curriculum that fosters love for the subject. Start with Apples for the full experience—Fred's adventures will have your student begging for the next chapter! 

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Product Format:Hardcover
Grades:11-AD
Brand:Z-twist Books
ISBN:9781937032548
Length in Inches:10.25
Width in Inches:7.25
Height in Inches:1.5
Weight in Pounds:3.1
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