Math the Easy Way (Barron's Easy Way) [Paperback]

Anthony Prindle (Author), Katie Prindle (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764120115 | ISBN-13: 978-0764120114 | Publication Date: February 2003 | Edition: 4

Here is instruction and review in whole numbers, fractions, percentages, and introductions to algebra and statistics, plus a diagnostic test and an end-of-book practice test with answers.

Over the years, Barron’s popular and widely-used Easy Way books have proven them-selves to be accessible self-teaching manuals. They have also found their way into many classrooms as valuable and easy-to-use textbook supplements. The titles cover a wide variety of both practical and academic topics, presenting fundamental subject matter so that it can be clearly understood and provide a foundation for more advanced study. Easy Way books fulfill many purposes. They help students improve their grades, serve as good test preparation review books, and provide readers working outside classroom settings with practical information on subjects that relate to their occupations and careers. All Easy Way books include review questions and mini-tests with answers. All new Easy Way editions feature type in two-colors, the second color used to highlight important study points and topic heads.

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From the Back Cover

ALL THE ESSENTIALS IN ONE CLEAR VOLUME

A diagnostic test to help you pinpoint your weak areas

Separate chapters review all major math topics

A Pretest and a Trial Test in most chapters to measure your progress

A Practice Test at the end of the book

All questions answered

Whole Numbers and Fractions

Decimals and Percentages

Algebra

Geometry

Tables and Graphs

Probability and Statistics

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 4 edition (February 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764120115
• ISBN-13: 978-0764120114
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 7.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #199,094 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Review!, March 6, 2000

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Susan Shams (West Des Moines, IA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Math the Easy Way: Your Key to Learning (Barron's Easy Way) (Paperback)

I found this book to be extremely helpful. I have never been very good in the math department and this book has helped me considerably. It is very easy to understand and it makes problems such as (6/2)-(8/9)=? seem very simple.

The author first gives you a basic outline and then he goes into more detail, with many sample problems. This book explains basic concepts much better than any of my former teachers ever did. I am going back to college and I needed a refresher course, I could not have asked for or found a better book to get the math review I needed. I recommend this book wholeheartedly.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful., April 25, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Math the Easy Way: Your Key to Learning (Barron's Easy Way) (Paperback)

I checked out quite a few books to help me review basic math and algebra concepts, not knowing which ones would click with me and which wouldn't. Of the six hefty workbooks I selected, this one was my favorite. It offers lots of pre-tests, exercises, and follow-up tests with explanatory answers at the back. The first test in the book tests what you already know overall before studying the information inside, and then each answer is listed in an index next to a label of what sort of problem it is, allowing the reader to pinpoint areas where help is needed. The book has some cartoon drawings which some people might find distracting but I liked the light-approach, the actual verbal descriptions are clear and not 'jokey' or distracting like some of the other books were. I found the methods and how they were presented easier to work with than the other books.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Does a great job, December 16, 2002

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"majnoon_" (Santa Fe, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Math the Easy Way: Your Key to Learning (Barron's Easy Way) (Paperback)

This book helped me get my "math" legs back under me. I feel that it is primarily aimed at those with a prior knowledge and only need a good refresher. It starts out with basic things such as percents and long division, and it ends up touching upon some basic algebra. If you need a good refresher, this book is great.