Basic Math and Pre-Algebra (Cliffs Quick Review) [Paperback]

Jerry, Ph.D. Bobrow (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0822053071 | ISBN-13: 978-0822053071 | Publication Date: June 1997

CliffsQuickReview course guides cover the essentials of your toughest classes. Get a firm grip on core concepts and key material, and test your newfound knowledge with review questions.

Whether you're new to fractions, decimals, and percentages or just brushing up on those topics, CliffsQuickReview Basic Math and Pre-Algebra can help. This guide introduces each topic, defines key terms, and walks you through each sample problem step-by-step. In no time, you'll be ready to tackle other concepts in this book such as

• Factors and prime numbers
• Integers, exponents, and scientific notation
• Measurements, the metric system, and graphs
• Variables and algebraic equations

CliffsQuickReview Basic Math and Pre-Algebra acts as a supplement to your textbook and to classroom lectures. Use this reference in any way that fits your personal style for study and review — you decide what works best with your needs. Here are just a few ways you can search for topics:

• Use the free Pocket Guide full of essential information
• Get a glimpse of what you’ll gain from a chapter by reading through the Chapter Check-In at the beginning of each chapter
• Use the Chapter Checkout at the end of each chapter to gauge your grasp of the important information you need to know
• Test your knowledge more completely in the CQR Review and look for additional sources of information in the CQR Resource Center
• Use the glossary to find key terms fast.

With titles available for all the most popular high school and college courses, CliffsQuickReview guides are a comprehensive resource that can help you get the best possible grades.

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About the Author

Jerry Bobrow, PhD, is an award-winning teacher and educator. He is a national authority in the field of test preparation. As executive directory of Bobrow Test Preparation Services, Dr. Bobrow has been administering the test preparation programs for most California State Universities for the past 27 years. Dr. Bobrow has authored more than 30 national best-selling test preparation books including Cliffs Preparation Guides for the GRE, GMAT, MSAT, SAT I, CBEST, NTE, ACT, and PPST. Each year he personally lectures to thousands of students on preparing for these important exams. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 188 pages
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes (June 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822053071
• ISBN-13: 978-0822053071
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,796,900 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #43 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Science > Mathematics > Popular & Elementary > Arithmetic

More About the Author

Jerry Bobrow, Ph.D. is an award-winning educator and author. He is a national authority in the field of test preparation and has been administering the test preparation programs for most California state universities for the past 29 years. Each and every year he administers over 500 programs assisting over 17,000 students in preparing for standardized exams. Dr. Bobrow has authored over 30 national best-selling test preparation books including Cliffs Preparation Guides for the MSAT, GRE, GMAT, SAT I/PSAT, CBEST, NTE, PPST, ELM, GED and ACT tests.

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73 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 6th Grade Math Teacher Loves This Resource, February 14, 2000

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Cynthia Beasley (Slidell, Louisiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CliffsQuickReview Basic Math and Pre-Algebra (Paperback)

I teach both average and honors math to typical 6th grade students. I use the Cliffs Quick Review for Basic Math and Pre-Algebra in my classroom and encourage my students to purchase a copy for themselves. I find it to be a usable source for self study and review. The language and examples are useful and simple for students and parents to understand.

I also have several other Cliffs Quick Review titles for my own children. My children use the Quick Reviews for Algebra I & II, Geometry, Chemistry, and Biology. I am so pleased with the format of these books that I will purchase any of the other titles relevant to high school and college study.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Those Looking for A Quick Math Refresher Course, December 1, 2004

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Erika Sorocco (Southern California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Basic Math and Pre-Algebra (Cliffs Quick Review) (Paperback)

For a college entrance requirement, I had to take a math assessment that I was a bit nervous about, seeing as how I haven't really done any math in a few months. However, when I found CLIFFS QUICKREVIEW: BASIC MATH AND PRE-ALGEBRA, my nervousness quickly faded. This book features every bit of "need to know" basic math and pre-algebra in a nutshell, instead of going on and on for pages, doing nothing more than confusing you. The format is great, and offers practice questions and answers, as well as easy ways to remember how to solve each problem. If you are looking for a quick refresher course in basic math and pre-algebra, this is the one book that you need.

Erika Sorocco
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23 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book, February 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: CliffsQuickReview Basic Math and Pre-Algebra (Paperback)

If you have a hard time in algebra or pre-algebra, you should buy this book. To get to perform the most odd looking problems it takes basic math and pre algebra, so i suggest this as a good book