Basic Math & Pre-Algebra for Dummies 1st Edition

This is a good primer on basic math and pre-algebra concepts. Like the other "for dummies" books, it distills the explanatory material that you get in the textbooks down to the most important points and then has tips for solving problems, cautions about common mistakes, provides some examples, and gives some problems to work on. It will help develop the fundamental skills that you will need before getting into algebra. I will say, that you need to be aware of your learning style before you get this. Even though it is an easier read than a textbook, if you do not learn well by reading and learn better through more of a traditional lecture and seeing problems worked out, this may not be right for you. But, if you are looking for something that will help you make sense of the textbook and give more examples, this is a good option.

After public school for a few years, we decided to homeschool our now twelve and eleven-year-olds. It has become abundantly clear to my children and myself that we are not equipped to move on to more complicated math. They are anxiety-proned where math is concerned, and I need to learn the higher disciplines before I can help them.I bought a set of Basic Math and Pre-Algebra for Dummies, both text and workbooks. The Dummies books are a great guide, for at least two reasons: 1) they are written with the same scope and sequence as our core-aligned books, and 2) The author does a wonderful job of explaining things in a sensible, non threatening way. This is great, because it has opened them up to accepting the information, and they even smiled as we read the intro! I bought one for myself as well, so we can learn math shoulder to shoulder, all the way up to calculus, and possibly beyond. I've never been in trig or calculus classes, but my girls and I will move forward in confidence together.I should also mention that I also bought Kumon for extra practice, and Sylvan book for each as well. Maybe I went a little overboard, but I can tell you that they all fit together in scope and sequence rather nicely, and provide a nice foundation for our "group learning," individual practice, and opportunities to play learning games together.

It would have been nice if they had include a few exercises, in order to practice what you had just learned, but having said that the book does explain the basics of Algebra, in easy to understand terms. If you decide to order this book I suggest that you also buy a work book in order to practice what your learning, otherwise its easy to forget those concepts that you were just taught, as you move deeper into the book.

I needed to take Algebra in College but I was so rusty in math I was not doing well. I searched my favorite online store Amazon and I found this book "Basic Math and Pre-Algebra". This book was so helpful to me that I ordered the book and also downloaded it on my Kindle Fire as well. The book gives you examples and detailed information for all problem solving methods.Although I still don't get why it is important to learn how to work with Alpha Letters and Numbers, I now don't feel quite so lost and frustrated. I now know what questions to ask to improve my math skills. I recommend this book for all Students who have a fear and/or are frustrated with math to get this book. By the way I passed my 1st Algebra class too.

I am an older person and I had been trying to learn pre-algebra before finding this book. In the past i had taken a pre-algebra course and had failed it due to not understanding the exponents and expressions. I saw this book and read the intro on it and was pleasantly surprised by what i read. I have the book and have been going thru it by chapter, and i have to say, the way the author has it written is a clearer description of how to work the problems.I am really glad i bought this book. If you have trouble understanding pre-algebra, this book will clearly explain how to work the problems and break it down in simple english for you. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn this subject.

I've read these books before like arithmatic for dummies. This is a totaly different book and writer. I cant explain exactly but im getting the info but not digging it. A good writer can put words in such a way were he can squeeze in a train load of knowledge and reading enjoyment and make it feel like a breath of fresh air. This book isnt arithmatic for dummies its a little different and a different writer.

I find as I age, (somewhat gracefully) that I need to refresh myself from time-to-time. As an electronic technologist, retired, I notice that I'm just not as sharp as I used to be when I was working. I have always believed that a strong foundation makes for a stronger building. So once again, I am refreshing my math skills. This is a great book to review and refresh the nuts and bolts of math. It is geared to understand the why and the wherefore of math and refresh the rusty memory. I recommend it!

I am returning to college and math is not my strong suit. This book Basic Math & Pre-Algebra for Dummies is just what I needed.This is the first used book I have purchased and I found it to be in great condition. It is great that Amazon offers this options. I will surely be looking for college books at Amazon when I am in need. Thanks Amazon, You Rock