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Holt Algebra 1

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Three years ago, I had the grim experience of examining this grim doorstop. I would like to point out that the co-authors Leinwand, Seymour and Waits are three stalwarts of the "math reform" rubbish that has been promoted since 1989. I was told that students in this particular class did not actually use the book. They simply kept it at home for "reference." The teacher distributed photocopies of handouts that come with the doorstop. The fact that these abominable doorstops are being written, published, promoted, and adopted is indicative of the incompetent people who have overrun the education business in the U.S.--and who are primarily responsible for the continuing pseudo-education of American students. To get an idea of how our textbooks have degenerated, compare the above with William G. Shute et al, "Elementary Algebra," American Book Co. (1956) 482 pages. [The 1965 Enlarged Edition, which evidently responded to "market forces," is identical except for some axioms and set theory added at the end of the book.]

We use this book in my Algebra class. The examples are great for a quick check of how to solve problems. Their are answers to selected problems in the back to check your work and it includes a glossary of mathmatical terms which have come in handy. Each chapter contains sections to help you learn at a pace where you aren't overwhelmed by learning a whole concept all at once. Each section has problems to solve that we use as our homework assignments. At the end of each chapter there are chapter reviews, quizes and tests to make sure you can do the problems before moving on. Holt also has a website with videos that show you step by step demonstrations. I enjoy using this book and reccomend using it to learn Algebra 1.

This textbook was in good shape and came quickly. I like to buy my kid's math textbook every year so that I can keep up with what he's doing and so he doesn't have to lug his one at school home. It's very convenient and worth the cost.

This is a great book. Lots of helpful ideas in easy to locate places. Wonderful pictures and graphs.

Never order a book again from Amazon. I never received the book and it is going on 5 weeks.