Key to Algebra - Books 1 thru 10 [Paperback]

Julie King (Author), Peter Rasmussen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1990

Key to Algebra offers a unique, proven way to introduce algebra to your students. New concepts are explained in simple language, and examples are easy to follow. Word problems relate algebra to familiar situations, helping students to understand abstract concepts. Students develop understanding by solving equations and inequalities intuitively before formal solutions are introduced. Students begin their study of algebra in Books 1-4 using only integers. Books 5-7 introduce rational numbers and expressions. Books 8-10 extend coverage to the real number system.Grade: 5-12Format: PaperbackPublisher: Key Curriculum Press

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Key Curriculum Pr (September 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155953088X
• ISBN-13: 978-1559530880
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #585,567 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Algebra I Workbooks, July 20, 2007

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Karen Nichols Hoppe "Karen Nichols-Hoppe" (Edmonds, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Key to Algebra - Books 1 thru 10 (Paperback)

This series categorizes algebra knowledge into sections. At the beginning of each section/topic, the necessary skills are logically presented. A typical problem is worked through. Then there are practice problems for your student to achieve mastery. The series builds on these sections. The booklets are thin -- so students don't feel overwhelmed by a huge text book. There is space to show work until the answer is achieved. A relatively painless way to concisely teach your teen algebra skills. Makes up for the inadequacy of most Integrated Math texts.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Algebra Made Easy!, March 15, 2010

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This review is from: Key to Algebra - Books 1 thru 10 (Paperback)

Over the last several years I have worked with a total of nine students who had a particular difficulty with math. This set has explained algebra in a clear and easy to understand way. I began with Key to Fractions and then moved to Key to Algebra. At the moment, I'm teaching six 8th and 9th grade students in a self-paced classroom. Each week I hear, "Oh. I never understood that before," about three times.

Every concept is explained well and demonstrated clearly.
Each booklet has 37 pages with plenty of practice for each step.
Because the books are short, the student has a sense of progress. It is encouraging to finish a book and get a new one.
A separate book contains end of book tests. The notes and answers books are handy for fast grading.

My only challenge (though it has not been a problem), has been to get my students to read the actual words on each page. They believe they understand the instructions and try to fly through the work. When someone hits a snag, and asks for help, I always start with the instructions. That clears up 90% of our problems. I only get a real math question about twice a week. That's how good these books are!

I would not recommend this curriculum for fast paced students who want to move quickly.

Each student needs his or her own set of books. These are not copy masters. They are workbooks. You only need one copy of the notes and answers, and you only need one test booklet, as it is a copy master.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars a learning experince, March 17, 2009

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C. Pendarvis (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Key to Algebra - Books 1 thru 10 (Paperback)

These books are good but are lacking in explanations on how they get some of their answers. I even used a school text book and could not come up with the right answers on some of the problems. If you are looking to get extra practice on your Alg. work they are a good resource. Teachers do not let the kids get a hold of your answer books that is the only key you have some times.