How to Solve Word Problems in Algebra, (Proven Techniques from an Expert) Review

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(More customer reviews)You can be good at algebra and still fail at all the word problems that are set up to test your algebra skills. Word problems require their own study and practice separate from the usual daily algebra lesson. Usually, students are accustomed to learning one algebra concept in a day's lesson and then they go on to drilling through algebra equations that are already set up for them. The lesson and drill focuses on the algebraic operations, so that's all the students are learning. Word problems require the student to perform logical reasoning in setting up the equations before they can apply their algebra skills, and therein lies the problem. Most students spend all their time developing algebra skills solving equations and no time developing the logical reasoning skills that are needed to formulate an equation in the first place. Once the algebra lesson is over and they drill through several exercises, a few word problems are thrown at them at the end and they're told "you should be able to do this." WRONG!
In my opinion, the best way to develop the skills necessary for solving word problems is to treat it as a separate lesson and drill. This book does exactly that and does it better than any book I've seen in my life! For the first time in my life I actually enjoyed doing word problems. This book makes solving algebra word problems as fun and addicting as solving a jigsaw puzzle, and you develop great reasoning skills along the way without even realizing it.
This is a great book and I hope the authors continue to expand on it adding more problems, colors, diagrams, detailed explanations, etc.
I recommend this book HIGHLY to anyone who has to deal with solving algebra word problems.

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Algebra 1, Practice Workbook Review

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A sparkling, spanking dynamo of a mathematical book. The author is someone I would like to have as a friend, a confidente. John A. Adam is well named. He can be considered one of the FIRST naturalist mathematicians. Nicely done.
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The Practice Workbook mimics the computational and verbal problems in each lesson at an average level providing more challenging problems for students who are moving at a regular or faster pace.

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Geometry DeMYSTiFieD, 2nd Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)because of the topic coverage. I picked this up because, though a math teacher, I really don't like Geometry. Never have. This book covers some of what a high school student would need in just a few chapters. So, Why aren't I recommending it to students needing help? Because the author completely skips proofs, which is what most students are having trouble with. It also has no chapter dealing with circles and theorems related to them. What it does cover it covers in a highly interesting and original way (why does a stool have three legs instead of four?). It is also filled with topics not covered in a high school geometry course, but which are very interesting on their own. Given the authors other books' titles, this is perhaps "geometry for electricians and hobbyists". If you are someone with bad memories of geometry, but you would like to try revisiting it, then this is highly recommended. It would also be a good outside source for students doing well in Geometry but wanting to read about some higher level topics (including 3 - 4 - and higher dimensional geometry.) The book has loads of multiple choice test questions, so you can see how well you are understanding what you are reading, but it has no detailed solutions in the back--just the correct answers. (techinical point: readers should know that the author teaches polar coordinates "backwards" from the way we teach it in Trigonometry. The form is (r, theta), NOT (theta, r).)

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Algebra for the Utterly Confused (Utterly Confused Series) Review

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(More customer reviews).... and I have little to compare this book to. Relatively good, tho not perfect. On page 147, they show how to derive the lowest common denominator, go thru the steps, but appear to skip one detail-which isnt at all obvious.
I was able to consult a library book I had & get a decent explanation. Yes, this text had the correct answer, but didnt show u one of the steps.
Then they go on to show how to do the same lowest common denominator for adding a bunch of equations. At the end, they say u cant use certain values, but the finished equation gives u no hint as to why not.
This book often refers to "MAPLE", a software program that rearranges equations for u. Its ok if u dont have the software, the learning duznt hinge on it. And its nice to know that there is such software.
Overall, being very nearly done w/ the book, I think its pretty good. I took 10 math books out of the library. Why? Trying to learn game programming, and I knew my math was weak. Wasnt sure what the difference between algebra & geometry was any more, they were a hopeless mix of memories in my mind. Eventually, I'll need to break down & buy something, for now, I'm deciding based on study of free library books.
I think u'd be Ok w/ this book. I only wrote a review cuz no one else has written anything. I say, got to the library & then later, decide which book to buy for yer own.

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Students and professionals alike must tap into their knowledge of algebra everyday, whether it's for the SATs, college courses, or even the workplace.

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Pre-Algebra DeMYSTiFieD, Second Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)This book does exactly what it says it will do, right up to chapter 11. For some reason, the author seemed to be in a hurry and deviated from the normal "step by step" approach used in previous chapters.
I understood everything from page 1 to the bottom of page 211. At the top of page 212 there are 5 practice questions that left me in the dark. No explanation as to what the author wants and the answers add to the confusion.
Here is an example of how easily it is to become confused.
The author walks you through graphing lines.
Page 211:
Draw the graph of 2x-y=8
Find the coordinates of two points on the line:
Let x= 1
2x-y=8
2(1)-y=8
2-y=8
2-2-y=8-2
-y=6
-y/-1 = 6/-1
y=6
(1,6)
I understand how to do this, and the author goes on to show how to graph 2x-y=8 when x=1 and x=5
Page 212:
Draw the graph of each of the following:
1.
2.
3.
4. 3x-y=6.
5.
Up until this point the author gives you the value of x for you to solve his examples and how this looks on a graph. Suddenly at practice time you are not given the value for x and you are suppose to graph a line. I am just learning how to work this type of problem. Am I suppose to substitute my own value for x? A little input would have been helpful here. The answers that are given, if I am to give my own value for x, my lines will be different than the lines the author shows? Is this right?
I cannot count how many times I had to go back and re-read previous pages in chapter 11 to try and read the authors mind.
I am now trying to take the chapter 11 quiz.
Question 6. The line whose equation is 2x+3y=6 is:
(a) line l
(b) line m
(c) line n
(d) line o
I have read and re-read this chapter and gone over the previous examples. I have tried to find an answer on the internet. Am I suppose to use my own substitute values for x? If so, wouldn't the line be different from the authors answer? I have no idea because I don't know what values the author used versus mine. I don't like to reverse engineer answers. As if you could reverse engineer lines on a graph.
I take a pre-college test in 10 days. I can only hope they do not ask me to choose the "line whose equation is x-2y=4".


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Algebra DeMYSTiFieD, Second Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)First of all, it needs to be said that there are a few typographical and/or mathematical errors in this book. I wish I had documented them as I worked my way through it. Now, given that this book was 100% review for me, I was able to spot most of the errors right off the bat.
With that said, I think that this book is perfect for someone who needs to brush up on some algebra skills. I purchased this along with Huettenmueller's College Algebra book in an effort to try to test out of having to take an algebra class in college. I took three years of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus in high school. I was hoping that with an adequate amount of review, I would be able to avoid having to take it in college 20 years later. Well, I passed the test with flying colors, and I don't think I could have done it without this book. And the best news is, now that I have re-acquainted myself with all of those rules a second time, I don't think I'll ever forget now.

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