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Dr. Math Gets You Ready for Algebra: Learning Pre-Algebra Is Easy! Just Ask Dr. Math!

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Since my son started using BeeStar online math, he often asks questions about math problems. They are more and more challenging to me. This book came in as a big help. Its friendly question and answer format makes it very easy to use. The answers are insightful and presented in an elegant and simple manner that makes otherwise hard-to-explain concepts easy. It not only teaches the conventional math, but also gives you the context and the thoughts behind the principles. My son's math sense is improved significantly since I used this invaluable book. We love it.

Dr. Math Gets You Ready for Algebra contains answers to some pithy questions.

What is algebra? The answer starts out: Algebra is like arithmetic, but in algebra some of the numbers have names instead of values.

As another example, It makes no sense to me why someone would replace a number with a letter signed Carissa. The answer is in part Youre doing something a little like algebra whenever you use a pronoun. You could have written this: It makes no sense to Carissa why someone would replace a number with a letter

Or how about: An algebraic expression is like a word or phrase, and an equation is like a sentence.

A successful textbook is easy to TEACH from because it has lots of exercises, and plenty of extra padding in case there isnt quite enough useful content to fill the entire semester. Reading a successful textbook is often like eating sawdust. In contrast, Dr. Math Gets You Ready for Algebra is easy to LEARN from. It is not necessary to read it cover to cover. Instead, I heartily recommend that you keep this book in your medicine cabinet, secure in the knowledge that if your pre-teen comes home with a questions about pre-algebra, you wont be left with a splitting headache.

I bought Ready for Algebra because we're homeschooling and I have trouble with math. I'm an older-than-usual mom and it's been 40 years since I had algebra, so I need help. Frankly, I got this book for myself. The cartoons, the simple explanations, and the blessings of an index and glossary are helping pave the way for me as I work alongside my daughter in math. Now I'll understand what she's asking and not have to call our mentor math mom all the time. :)

This book is "Excellent! It breaks down the information to grammar school level. What more can I say. One has to practice a lot of problems for it to Stick in your head." The same for the other book, "Dr. Math Gets You Ready for Algebra, which should be read First, and take notes [regardless of the fact that you now own the book, Take Notes].

Arivle L. Griffin

Good reference. Easy format for younger students to understand. Especially the question and answer design of the book.

I teach special education Algebra, and many of my kids want to know what they can do over the summer to prepare for algebra. I always recommend this book. It explains it in a way even kids with comprehension problems can understand. The book is systematic and sequential. There may not be enough practice, but there are practice worksheets available everywhere on the internet, or you can get a practice workbook. Either way, this book is what many kids need the summer before they start algebra. It's a perfect jump starter.

the title says it all. it gets you ready for Algebra. if you need it, get it.

I was really looking forward to getting what seemed and read like a really good Pre-Algebra book made easy; however, what this book lacks most is actual math problems, work and/or exercises. Its filled with mostly words and what looks like good instructions, but when I was prepared to give and assign exercises for my girl, I couldn't find any! Don't get it, unless you want to waste your money. Hope this helps.