Algebra Success in 20 Minutes a Day (Skill Builders (Learningexpress)) [Paperback]

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Book Description

Publication Date: March 28, 2000 | ISBN-10: 1576852768 | ISBN-13: 978-1576852767 | Edition: 1

Focuses on word problems to demonstrate practical applicability of algebra skills to real-world problems and standardized test problems. Each chapter covers one important concept, with the emphasison hands-on learning for problem-solving and mastering algebra skills.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: LearningExpress; 1 edition (March 28, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576852768
• ISBN-13: 978-1576852767
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #717,849 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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77 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Algebra-success in 20 minutes a day, July 11, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Algebra Success in 20 Minutes a Day (Skill Builders (Learningexpress)) (Paperback)

I am a homeschooling mother who is now in the process of teaching one class in algebra and one class in geometry. I did take these classes in high school myself but it has been over 30 years and I barely passed both classes. I had never really grasped some of the basic concepts and now I had to somehow get these concepts across to my children. I do have regular school books to teach from and have been able to do an adequate job but it has been a struggle until I found this book. The basic ideas of algebra are clearly laid out without alot of extra words that are sometimes found in regular texts. You are led step-by-step with tests throughout each chapter to make sure you understand each idea before you go on. A wonderful supplement to the regular text book.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost 5 stars, May 27, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Algebra Success in 20 Minutes a Day (Skill Builders (Learningexpress)) (Paperback)

This is indeed a good algebra primer, though not without its failings. First the positive. The authors avoid the use of math jargon and long winded explanations that many other academic types use primarily for self-aggrandizement purposes. There are plenty of practice problems, and the lessons are laid out in a logical order. Now the negative. Some of the more difficult concepts are given little attention, while the very simple are given far too much attention. Also, the book should have been edited more closely (there are several typos and at least one repeated paragraph, but these errors are, for the most part, easily recognizable). I have found that books written by teachers are quite often rubberstamped by the people checking for accuracy, but this book avoids one of the worst failings of teacher/authors--the apparent practice of an author simply handing class notes to a publisher, believing their work is infallible. The authors of this book obviously put much thought into this work, and have succeeded admirably. Oh, by the way, "...In 20 Minutes A Day" means absolutely nothing.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, August 23, 2002

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This review is from: Algebra Success in 20 Minutes a Day (Skill Builders (Learningexpress)) (Paperback)

I am planning to go to College as a mature student in Spring and really and truly needed to fully understand Algebra. Well this book is perfect. Step by Step. If you don't understand Algebra after studying this book, you really weren't paying attention.

That and it's actually enjoyable. I also bought learn Geometry in 20 minutes a day. And I also feel the same way about that book.