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Contemporary's Number Power 4: Geometry: a real world approach to math (The Number Power Series)

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Geometry! Clearly and Concisely Presented--Finally!

I am a high school special education/alternative education teacher in Oregon, working with special needs youngsters. Contemporary's "Number Power 4: Geometry" by Bob Mitchell offers an excellent, concise presentation and review of geometry. The book is an excellent resource as a first introduction to students of the principles of geometry, or as a review for students studying for their GED, SAT or even GRE. In fact, I have recommended this book for teachers who must take the CBEST for teacher licensure in Oregon!

The chapters are succinct, clear, and use real life applications and examples that students will find relevant and engaging. The pages in this worksheet format booklet are laid out clearly, very clearly, and are easy for the student to negotiate. After clearly presenting the beginning principles of geometry in short concise lessons, "Number Power 4: Geometry" gives the student plenty and frequent opportunity for them to check their understanding. This is one of the strengths that sets "Number Power 4: Geometry" apart from other textbooks. Here, students don't have to suffer through pages and pages of instruction before their comprehension is tested. Students will find the book engaging, trust me.

I recommend "Number Power 4: Geometry" without reservation! You won't be disappointed.

-John Bain

This book was a life saver for me!! I used to to learn geometry to study for the GRE. It was written at a basic adult learning level, and thus there remains little need for a tutor. The chapters are clear, short, and use real life adult examples!! A great resource!!

Chris P. Abilene, TX

While studying for my GED, I hit a wall as books of math instruction for adults tended to gloss over fine details or even skip them entirely, apparently expecting me to already know things that I had never learned in the first place. I borrowed a copy of this book from the public library, desperate for a fresh teaching voice- and got what I needed. The book taught with such effective authority I bought a copy from Amazon to keep.

Contemporary's Number Power 4 begins at the beginning, assuming nothing, and guides the student page by page from the most basic geometry concepts to multi-step problems involving solids. In other words: It actually teaches geometry. And if geometry has never felt relevant to you, in the back of the book are several real-life examples of geometry at work, including a piece on pouring the right amount of concrete for a handmade patio.

If other geometry books leave you confused or with blank spaces in your knowledge, try this one. Excellent for both the adult student or the kid with homework.

Contemporary's Number Power 4 Geometry a real world approach to math doesn't mention chords and secants.Schaum's Easy Outlines of Geometry(2001)(also written Schaum's Easy Outlines Geometry) is a better book.

This book is great, Im planning on retaking the ASVAB for my military career. Its been about 15 years since I've opened up a math book of any kind. I have searched high and low for a good Geometry study guide. Let me tell you, this book is great for refamilirization. Explains in detail how to solve problems. For beginners its also great, easy to understand, and sets a solid foundation for those wishing to continue with their studies in math.

J

the book came to me in perfect time and in perfect condition. i would recommend purchases from this supplier to anyone.

I have used this book with much success in my GED classes. My students range in ages from 21 to over 60 and all of the Contemporary Number Power books are fantastic for their needs. The information is presented in an easy to understand manner and doesn't assume the learner knows the fundamentals.

Received the book in a very timely manner. Very satisfied with the price. While the book was in an overall very good condition, I would have preferred that it did not have handwriting on almost every page throughout the entire book.

Have been able to erase most of the handwriting and am pleased with the book. My son, who has ADD, is homeschooled and has learned more Geometry from this book than any other.

The Number Power series is one of the best resources for basic math. The explainations are always detailed and in a step by step fashion. If you are a visual learner and need a little help, try these book. Each book also contains: a pre-test, many problelms for each type of problem, problems using everyday situations and a post test.