Customer Reviews

Mind Power Math: High School [OLD VERSION]

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This math learning software is great for any kind of student! I purchased this software looking for some brush ups, however, they have brush up material plus! First of all, you can start all the way back at pre-algrebra. (If you don't have an understanding of basic Math, I do not suggest that you purchase this software right away) I didn't personally need pre-algebra software for my use, but I did have to use the algebra software. I am able to stay ahead of my class with it by simply reading and listening to the chapters inside the software. Every chapter you look at has step by step information on how to solve the problem.

If you are looking for more advanced mathematics help, I still suggest this software. The Algebra 2/Advanced Algebra software starts off with a nice review of Algebra 1. It covers factoring, etc. It's the same software as the Algebra 1 software, so you will still recieve all of the information that is needed to understand how to solve the problem. This goes for the Geometry as well.

I have yet to try the trigonometry software yet, but I would say that, from seeing the other cd's, it's just as good.

If you are looking for in depth info on Calculus, I would highly suggest that you look for pre-calculus help first. The calculus software skips when the instructor is talking, but he doesn't miss words. It does get annoying, however, when you can't listen to a steady voice without a skip in the middle of every other sentence.

I give this software five stars because it give you a great understanding of pre-algebra, algebra, algebra 2, and geometry. I am still unsure about trigonometry at this time, and the calculus software needs to be fixed. If you are looking for a home study course, advancement, or you want to brush up, this is the perfect software for you!

The middle school version of this program has been criticized as being overly childish in its presentation of the material. Let me assure you that this criticism does not apply to the high school version. This intelligently organized software is an excellent way for any adult to review high school mathematics from basic math and algebra to elementary calculus. If you weren't exactly paying attention in your high school algebra class this software is an excellent way to get ready for that first pre-calculus class in college.

To master math you need to master the rudiments of arithmetic, fortunate for you this set of 6CD's is one of your best chance to understand numbers and their relationships. The first CD starts with the basic(addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals etc..) like all of the CD's it has definitions of terms which is crucial to understanding arithmetic because we reason with numbers and if you don't know the meaning of terms.. how are you going to reason? which that's one of the prominent reasons why many people don't understand arithmetic. Another essential feature's like definition it has "rules" and "formulas" which rules gives you the principles to solving a specific problem and formulas gives you a visual look at the different formulas so you can distinguish them apart so you can apply the rules! by overtime you will get the hang of it and EVENTUALLY, EVENTUALLY you'll understand everything and it will open the doors to many things(physics, chemistry, etc..) this software has some step-by-step procedure on certain problems to enhance your understanding to make things lucid. Overall I put it through rigorous testing... trying it at different mood modes from dead tired to wide awake... if your crying for help on arithmetic then this has your name on it.

From Pre-Algebra to Calculus, this collection of CDs covers every level of math that is taught in high school. Don't let the "high school" label fool you--the Calculus CD is good for college kids and the Pre-Algebra and Algebra discs are suitable for middle schoolers, especially with some schools now teaching Algebra I in eighth grade.

The examples are presented well, and are worth writing down. There are enough practice problems on each section to supplement what is in a textbook, and they too are well done.

One thing to note--I bought my MPM in May 2003, and at that time the Calculus CD did not have a Mac OS X native version. It runs fine through Classic, though.

I used this as a revision when I went back to school after a few years of not having done any math. I expected to do no more than refresh my memory, but I was thrilled to find this software really shows you new ways to approach and understand the math, so I came out with a much better understanding than I ever had before.

There is a downside. One might expect learning software to be a little more fun than reading from a book. This really isn't. In fact, there's not really any point to this being in software form rather than as a book, as it's not interactive, doesn't have any multimedia and more or less reads like a book. Still, it's a wonderful way to get a deeper understanding of high school level math.

This software does not replace good textbooks, but I think it's engaging enough to push good students over the brink to appreciate and excel at mathematics.

I am very pleased with this CD. It does a great job of explaining math concepts, demonstrating problems, and allowing for return demonstration. I reviewed several pages of math CD's and even bought another CD. All of the reviews I read sited technical problems and the one CD I purchased had multiple errors preventing it from installing properly. I have not had any of these problems with this CD. If your child struggles with math concepts, this is the CD you want to consider. My child loves it!

We have used this software for many years to ensure our home school students have a firm understanding of the principles of mathematics. We have also used it to assess and strengthen their understanding of high school and college level mathematics for college entrance examinations.

The program provides math terminology, step by step analysis for each topic (including pause and resume) as well as a friendly voice to guide students through each topic. Our primary focus has been the Algebra and Trigonometry lessons although the calculus is excellent as well.

We're currently using an old version (1999) on a Vista laptop and haven't experienced any technical issues. It's a great program and I look forward to future releases!

I used this CD to refreshen my memories in order to pass the college math skills test. Passed it at one try after reviewing it with this CD for one week. Very easy to use and would highly recommend it.

The problem with installation was a compatability issue. In the accessories on Windows XP they have a compatabilty wisard that got the program running. This progam may be just fine but it is for Windows 98 and older machines. This software was previously called "The Princeton Review: Math Library"