Specifically designed to meet the needs of high school students, REA’s High School Pre-Algebra Tutor presents hundreds of solved problems with step-by-step and detailed solutions. Almost any imaginable problem that might be assigned for homework or given on an exam is covered. Builds problem-solving skills and a strong foundation for studying more advanced math topics. Valuable for students who are already studying algebra but are having difficulty with the basic concepts. The following topics are covered: integers, fractions, decimals, ratio sand proportions, percents, roots and exponents, algebraic equations, inequalities, word problems, plotting graphs, and geometry. Fully indexed for locating specific problems rapidly.
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REA’s High School Tutors is a series of useful and practical study guides. Each High School Tutor provides practice and understanding of various math, science, and history subjects, making them challenging and interesting. Hundreds of solved problems with step-by-step detailed solutions are included to meet the needs of high school students. REA’s Pre-Algebra High School Tutor study guide helps high school student succeed:
- Covers all the Pre-Algebra topics taught in classrooms
- Makes Pre-Algebra easy to learn, easy to understand, and easy to study
- An essential companion to any high school textbook
- Superb study guide for quizzes and exams
- An excellent aid when working on homework
- Helps students grasp a subject fully
- Indexed for easy topic searches
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HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
It is the aim of this book to serve as a personal tutor to students by providing exceptionally detailed explanations for the kinds of problems that are typically found on exams.
This book can be an invaluable aid to pre-algebra students as a supplement to their textbooks. The book is subdivided into 12 chapters, each dealing with a separate topic. The subject matter is developed systematically, beginning with Integers and Rational Numbers and extending through Fractions, Decimals, Ratio and Proportions, Percents, Roots and Exponents, Introductory Algebra, Solving Algebraic Equations, Inequalities, Word Problems, Plotting, and, finally, a chapter that discusses Geometry.
HOW TO LEARN AND UNDERSTAND A TOPIC THOROUGHLY
1. Refer to your class text and read the section pertaining to the topic. You should become acquainted with the principles discussed there. These principles, however, may not be immediately clear to you.
2. Then locate the topic you are looking for by referring to the Table of Contents in the front of this book.
3. Turn to the page on which the topic begins and review the problems under each topic, in the order given. For each topic, the problems are arranged in order of complexity, from the simplest to the most difficult. Some problems may appear similar to others, but each problem has been selected to illustrate a different point or solution method.
To learn and understand a topic thoroughly and retain its contents, it will be necessary for students to review the problems several times. Repeated review is essential in order to gain experience in recognizing the principles that should be applied and in selecting the best solution technique.
HOW TO FIND A PARTICULAR
PROBLEM
To locate one or more problems related to particular subject matter, refer to the index. In using the index, be certain to note that the numbers given there refer to problem numbers, not to page numbers. This arrangement is intended to facilitate finding a problem more rapidly, since two or more problems may appear on a page.
If a particular type of problem cannot be found readily, it is recommended that the student refer to the Table of Contents and then turn to the chapter which is applicable to the problem being sought. By scanning or glancing at the material that is boxed, it will be possible to find problems related to the one being sought, without consuming considerable time. After the problems have been located, the solutions can be reviewed and studied in detail. For the purpose of locating problems rapidly, you should acquaint yourself with the organization of the book as found in the Table of Contents.
In preparing for an exam, first find the topics to be covered on the exam in the Table of Contents, then review the problems under those topics several times. This should equip you with information needed for the exam.
It is the aim of this book to serve as a personal tutor to students by providing exceptionally detailed explanations for the kinds of problems that are typically found on exams.
This book can be an invaluable aid to pre-algebra students as a supplement to their textbooks. The book is subdivided into 12 chapters, each dealing with a separate topic. The subject matter is developed systematically, beginning with Integers and Rational Numbers and extending through Fractions, Decimals, Ratio and Proportions, Percents, Roots and Exponents, Introductory Algebra, Solving Algebraic Equations, Inequalities, Word Problems, Plotting, and, finally, a chapter that discusses Geometry.
HOW TO LEARN AND UNDERSTAND A TOPIC THOROUGHLY
1. Refer to your class text and read the section pertaining to the topic. You should become acquainted with the principles discussed there. These principles, however, may not be immediately clear to you.
2. Then locate the topic you are looking for by referring to the Table of Contents in the front of this book.
3. Turn to the page on which the topic begins and review the problems under each topic, in the order given. For each topic, the problems are arranged in order of complexity, from the simplest to the most difficult. Some problems may appear similar to others, but each problem has been selected to illustrate a different point or solution method.
To learn and understand a topic thoroughly and retain its contents, it will be necessary for students to review the problems several times. Repeated review is essential in order to gain experience in recognizing the principles that should be applied and in selecting the best solution technique.
HOW TO FIND A PARTICULAR
PROBLEM
To locate one or more problems related to particular subject matter, refer to the index. In using the index, be certain to note that the numbers given there refer to problem numbers, not to page numbers. This arrangement is intended to facilitate finding a problem more rapidly, since two or more problems may appear on a page.
If a particular type of problem cannot be found readily, it is recommended that the student refer to the Table of Contents and then turn to the chapter which is applicable to the problem being sought. By scanning or glancing at the material that is boxed, it will be possible to find problems related to the one being sought, without consuming considerable time. After the problems have been located, the solutions can be reviewed and studied in detail. For the purpose of locating problems rapidly, you should acquaint yourself with the organization of the book as found in the Table of Contents.
In preparing for an exam, first find the topics to be covered on the exam in the Table of Contents, then review the problems under those topics several times. This should equip you with information needed for the exam.
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I needed to provide my two sons, 4th & 5th grade, challenging math because the school is not able to facilitate any to them. This book is quite self-explanatory and my two boys could follow it fine. (Note: I am NOT trying to recommend this book for 4th & 5th graders. My sons are at least 2 years ahead of average math skills. I am trying to emphasize that the problems are so well explained that my lower school sons can follow) However, this book lacks the following: Not enough exercises; no indepth exercise or problems; lack of word problems and applicaton. It serves well in the surface level of most pre-algebra topics, but not in-depth. I would recommend another one : Prealgebra by K. Elayn Martin-Gay, which is packed with exercises, and the lessons are very self-explanatory as well; and there are answers keys to the odd questions only.
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The book arrived at the specified date, was well packaged and was not damaged in shipment. It will be used by a senior high school student in Ghana, West Africa and he has received the book - their school year just started. He is very happy with the book and believes that it will be very useful for him during his next 3 years of school. Thank you for your help as these books are needed but not available for sale in Ghana. If anything more is needed, I will know where to look for the item. Thank you again.
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