Dr. Math Explains Algebra: Learning Algebra Is Easy! Just Ask Dr. Math!
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Finally, a Clear Introduction to Algebra -- Courtesy of Dr. Math ?
You've made it through pre-algebra, but now things are getting harder in algebra class. Never fear Dr. Math?-the popular online math resource-is here to help you figure out even the trickiest of your algebra problems.
Students just like you have been turning to Dr. Math for years asking questions about math problems, and the math doctors at the Math Forum have helped them find the answers with lots of clear explanations and helpful hints. Now, with Dr. Math? Explains Algebra, you'll learn just what it takes to succeed in this subject. You'll find the answers to dozens of real questions from students who needed help understanding the basic math concepts in a typical algebra class. You'll find plenty of hints and shortcuts for working with unknown quantities. Pretty soon, everything from linear equations to polynomials to factoring will make sense. Plus, you'll get plenty of tips for working with all kinds of real-life problems.
You won't find a better explanation of the world and language of algebra anywhere
You've made it through pre-algebra, but now things are getting harder in algebra class. Never fear Dr. Math?-the popular online math resource-is here to help you figure out even the trickiest of your algebra problems.
Students just like you have been turning to Dr. Math for years asking questions about math problems, and the math doctors at the Math Forum have helped them find the answers with lots of clear explanations and helpful hints. Now, with Dr. Math? Explains Algebra, you'll learn just what it takes to succeed in this subject. You'll find the answers to dozens of real questions from students who needed help understanding the basic math concepts in a typical algebra class. You'll find plenty of hints and shortcuts for working with unknown quantities. Pretty soon, everything from linear equations to polynomials to factoring will make sense. Plus, you'll get plenty of tips for working with all kinds of real-life problems.
You won't find a better explanation of the world and language of algebra anywhere
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:047122555X
ISBN13:9780471225553
Release Date:November 2003
Publisher:Jossey-Bass
Length:184 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 7.6" x 9.3"
Age Range:13 to 17 years
Grade Range:Grades 8 to 12
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Not a Thorough Text, but Great Explanations
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book has very clear and concise explanations that give readers a real understanding of what's going as opposed to just teaching the steps of algebra. The material is very digestible, too. It's written in a pleasant, informal style with brief introductions to topics followed by question and answer format explanations. My only caveat is that it's not, nor does it claim to be, a thorough guide to Algebra. It's more of a helpful supplement or a great springboard for a class or a more thorough book. This might deter some people who only only want to buy one book for self-study, but many of the explanations of basic concepts in this book are the clearest I've read. As another reviewer said, this book is aimed at young teens, but it's great for anyone. It's not dumbed down or embarrassing for an adult to read. I'm a returning adult student studying to be a math teacher, and this book has helped me clarify a lot of my own ideas about how to teach this stuff.
Excellent for adult self-study
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
My goal is to master the algebra that I found so troublesome as a junior high student. As an adult self-learner, I recommend this book highly. Although the illustrations and writing style are pitched at a 12 to 17 year old, I found the information presented clearly and in an easy-to-understand format. For example, the importance of the Pythagorean Theorem is emphasized and then beautifully reinforced with numerous sample problems, worked-out in great detail. Also, the treatment of "completing the square" is the best I have yet encountered. Finally, the author's philosophy of education coincides with my own, namely: difficult material can and should be presented simply as opposed to the all too frequent, presenting simple concepts in an absurdly convoluted and impossible to comprehend manner.
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