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Helping students grasp the "why" of algebra through patient explanations, Hirsch and Goodman gradually build students' confidence without sacrificing rigor. To help students move beyond the "how" of algebra (computational proficiency) to the "why" (conceptual understanding), the authors introduce topics at an elementary level and return to them at increasing levels of complexity. Their gradual introduction of concepts, rules, and definitions through a wealth of illustrative examples - both numerical and algebraic-helps students compare and contrast related ideas and understand the sometimes subtle distinctions among a variety of situations. This author team carefully prepares students to succeed in higher level mathematics. ... Read more

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The complete system of the Trachtenberg method of mathematics which makes possible high-speed arithmetical calculations with a remarkable degree of accuracy. ... Read more

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Gotta love it...
I've used the system for years, since my father got me a copy from the Popular Science book club back in the 60's. You may recall that was the era of the "New Math".

Unlike what some other reviewers have said, calculation is NOT the least important aspect of mathematics. Mental arithmetic gives you a feel for the numbers, a familiarity with them. As a former math teacher myself, I wish I had a nickel for every kid who said "Well, that's what the calculator said" but had no idea whether the "answer" is reasonable.

Trachtenberg's system helps you to make the numbers your own and to make them serve you. While it's a shame about the current price, it's still a bargain if it helps you or your child.

It works!
Ok, I'll admit it. I did not read this book. My father did, when I was in third grade and failing miseribly. He taught me this method at home every night and when I was tested at the end of the year I had not only mastered multiplication and division, but finished the test before anyone else. The addition/subtraction was a God-send as well. If you have a child struggling with math, this is an excellent resource. Take it from one who knows, and who has the degree to prove it.

Mistakes
I have an old copy of this book, published about 1970, I believe. I've been working though it, and was very happy with it...until I got to multiplication by 5. I don't know if it's fixed later, but the method given is incorrect every time except the problem used as an example! I have triple- and quadruple-checked my answers and have come up with the exact same wrong ones every time I use the rule given. Somehow I doubt all those people who have written those glowing reviews have actually read all the way through the dang book. Either that or it was fixed in a later edition and I simply don't know about it. If anyone has some sort of answer for me, please email me at lady_michiko@yahoo.com. Thank you.

Brilliant book
This book makes numbers and playing with numbers fun. Most importantly, you get a very firm underlying knowledge of how numbers relate and work together. It's MUCH more useful than simply memorizing tables. And way more fun, of course. For children (and adults) who are either bored or too challenged by memorization, Trachtenberg's methods make the whole thing a delightful and exciting process. I demonstrated some multiplication to my niece and nephew, both high achievers in school... they were blown away with it... their parents ran off to buy the book.

Practical & Pragmatic
Like many, my first exposure to Trachtenberg came in the 60's when I found a copy in my High School's library. It always stayed with me and now, some 30+ years later, it became the solution to a couple of "problems".

A homeless man, developmentally disabled, had gotten a job at a large drugstore chain. It was a very big step for him and he is rightfully proud of himself for facing the challenges that getting the job entailed, but he wanted to advance and that meant learning math. He got himself book on math (for remedial education to enter college) and went to work studying. It was very difficult for him, especially operations with proper fractions, but he was learning. It took 3 months to learn about lowest common denominators. He asked me to work with him, and I decided to. Three months later he can do basic math, in his head. He now has the math competency to take, and pass, the company test for math proficiency. Trachtenberg's system is the one that made it possible. I want to point out that he is competent in the application of math, but not math literate and he still has trouble when presented with "word problems", but in terms of his capacity to do the job at the next level, he is ready.

The other "problem" also involves the education of adults, in this case homeless adults who lack a set of skills that are needed for employability, one of which is basic mathematical competence. The environment is one of adult education for the homeless aimed at achieving a GED (operating under the auspices of a large church). In a demonstration of Trachtenberg's system involving 4 subjects with the most minimal of skills, they achieved sufficient proficiency within 3 weeks to pass the math skills part of the GED exam where word problems weren't involved. The ability to deal with word problems relates to cognitive skills apart from math. Again, we are talking about competency in operations, not literacy. They are currently reviewing my proposal to replace their current math program with a Trachtenberg based approach.

Cutler's book presents this very valuable tool in a clear and concise manner. ... Read more

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Following the successful model of the prior edition, which sold over 119,000 copies, this book assumes no prior knowledge of mathematics and makes accessible all of elementary math, including the basics of algebra and geometry. It features up-to-date terminology plus added explanations of how to make calculations both with and without a calculator. Thousands of questions, with fully worked out solutions or delayed answers, help students learn how to solve the kinds of problems commonly encountered on exams and in real life.

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Master math at your own pace!

Does working with numbers often frustrate you? Do you need to brush up on your basic math skills? Do you feel math stands between you and your career goals, or a better grade at school?

Quick Arithmetic, Third Editionis the quickest and easiest way to teach yourself the basic math skills you need to advance on the job or in school. Using cartoons and a clear writing style, this practical guide provides a fresh start for learning or reviewing how to work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. The book’s proven self-teaching approach allows you to work at your own pace and learn only the material you need. Previews and objectives at the beginning of each section help you determine your particular needs, while self-tests, practice problems, and a final exam let you measure your progress and reinforce what you’ve learned.

For anyone who has ever felt intimidated by a page of numbers, Quick Arithmetic, Third Edition has the answers! ... Read more

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The best math book I have read!
I dont know why no one yet has written a review for this great workbook.I seldom write reviews,but this book deserves a good one.One of my all time downfalls has always been Math,untill I have recently read Quick Arithmetic.This book has realy helped me with Mathematics,and the explanations are very easy to understand.I have numerous mathbooks and this one tops them all!!! ... Read more

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Maximize Your SAT Math Score

Targeted Review

Kaplan's SAT Math Workbook: Fourth Edition focuses your preparation on exactly the key concepts you need to know. This targeted review helps you maximize your study time and builds the skills you need to score higher.

Realistic Practice

Each chapter in this book comes with in-depth practice sets with complete explanations for every answer. In addition, you can test your skills on 2 practice math exams. Question after question, practice set after practice set, you will build the skills and confidence you need.

Tips & Tools

In SAT Math Workbook, you receive helpful techniques and strategies for conquering the toughest math questions on the SAT. In addition, you can get a bird's eye view of the test with Kaplan's exclusive Top 100 SAT Math Concepts. ... Read more

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A true review of this Book
In general, this book satisfies its purpose as being a math workbook, not lesson book, which provides a large number of SAT-like math questions, partitioned into categories. The book does not teach concepts like the Barron's book, but through doing the questions and reading the explanations you can extract the concepts and the train of thought. The only part where the book is slightly flawed is that some of its questions, towards the end of a question set, titled "hard," really require more thinking than is required on the real exam. However, this can only help your practice, but do not be discouraged if you can only solve some of those!

80 point increase!
I used this book for about two weeks, completing all of the sections. I looked over all of the questions I had gotten wrong on my first go-around with the book on the Thursday bfore the test. I also took one of the practice tests, and it predicted within 20 points what I got on the real Math SAT.

In my sophomore year, I had gotten a 640, which was disappointing, but after using this book for two short weeks my score shot up to a 720 (as a Junior)! I would recommend this book to anybody wishing to increase their score with a concise, concentrated workbook.

Unless your score is very low on the Math section, a book full of basic skills and tricks will probably not help you. Using this workbook could be the difference between a mediocre 640 and a pretty-durn-good 720 (and only in two weeks).

Good luck!

PS: On the SAT, there was a problem that even used the same numbers as one of the questions in the Kaplan book! Weird...

Buy this book!
I would definately recommend that you buy this book. The practice that it gave me was extremely helpful, as well as the "SAT Math in a Nutshell" section. The format was easy to follow and true to the SAT, giving me plenty of practice, and help where I needed it. It improved my math SAT score 50 points - from 630 to 680. And I only did about half of the book! Imagine if I had worked through the whole thing. It's not hard, however - the book is designed so that you only tackle one (approximately) 30-minute section at a time. Just remember - for best results, make sure that you start using this book 3 weeks to a month ahead of time.

The verbal workbook helped me even more, raising my score 100 points, from 660 to 760.

Kaplan's math workbook is definately worthwhile. It WILL improve your scores!

Good Practice
If you are familiar with the SAT's already, I guess it would work well with you. It provides alot of drill practices, and I believe that after completing the book it does work. I did pretty well on the math section.

Practice Makes Perfect!
After using Barrons Math Workbook to learn all the math concepts, I've used this book to practice as many SAT I level problems as much as possible. I've scored 780 on my test. I've done 1 set a day for a month and few days. There are 28 days. After solving all the sets in the book, SAT I Math was just a breeze. ... Read more

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1001 Math Problems was written with the idea of helping a reader overcome ômath anxietyö by giving math problems and explanations in a simple and engaging format. This book is essential practice in dealing with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, basic algebra, and basic geometry. It can be used alone, or along with another basic math text of the readerÆs choice. ItÆs a great way to brush up on forgotten skills, supplement a course of study, or prepare for standardized test. ... Read more

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1001 Math Review
Great for examples of practical math problems. Useful for the math solutions you forgot from high school and college!

1001 Math Problems (Skill Builders Practice)
I purchased this book to help prepare my son for his written test with the local fire department. The problems start off easy but progress rapidly in difficulty for each category. It has a multiple choice format that is easy to read and understand. The answers are provided with a brief explanation on how to solve the problem or why it is correct. The book comes in a nice size with space to work out the problems. Now my son is telling me he needs one for the spelling test! ... Read more

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If you are having trouble with Trig....
As with all of Bittinger's books that I have used, this one makes the subject easy to understand. If you're having trouble grasping the concepts of Trig, this book will really help you.
Also, there are lots of hints and directions for using your calculator to solve trig problems.
I only have an hour a week to work with students, so having a book that has lots of explanation is an essential key to success. ... Read more

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The new Fourth Edition of McKeague's popular book presents the basic concepts of algebra early and then applies them to new topics as they are encountered.Patient and clear in its explanations and problems, McKeague's presentation helps students understand the material and concepts and gives additional information in visual form, diagrams, charts, and graphs. Each chapter opens with a real-world application and wherever possible, introductions are expanded in the chapter and carried through to topics found later in the book. ... Read more

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Exceptionally clear and accessible, Pat McKeague's best-selling texts offer all the review, drill, and practice students need to develop solid mathematical proficiency and confidence. McKeague's attention to detail, exceptional writing style, and organization of mathematical concepts make teaching enjoyable and learning accessible. The second edition of this popular series gives the book a greater emphasis on the connections between equations, tables, and graphs and by incorporating pedagogy that addresses collaborative learning and terminology. ... Read more

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This book will be of interest to anyone of any age who likes good problems. Pre-calculus background is presumed.

Over the years perhaps the most popular of the MAA problem books have been the high school contest books, covering the yearly American High School Mathematics Examinations (AHSME) that began in 1950, co-sponsored from the start by the MAA. Book V also includes the first six years of the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) which was developed as an intermediate step between the AHSME and the USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO). The AIME has a unique answer format--all answers are integers between 0 and 999. The editors of this volume, George Berzsenyi and Stephen B. Maurer, were respectively the chairs of the AIME and the AHSME. In addition to a thorough index, they have added material to Contest Problem Book V not included in Contest Books I–IV, such as: a comprehensive worldwide guide to other problem materials, additional solutions to selected problems, and information on the development and history of the AHSME, AIME, and USAMO tests. ... Read more

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Great Place to Start for Future Problem Solvers
"Contest Problem Book V" will be helpful for students preparing for the America Mathematics Competitions (AMC), and it will be a great place to start for anyone who wants to become good at solving problems. The problems in this volume require only precalculus mathematics, but they are non-routine. Some of the problems can be quite challenging; although in general, the problems are less difficult than olympiad or Putnam problems.

This book stands out among the dozens of problem collections out there because it contains a bibliography of problem collections, books on problem solving, and mathematics journals that have problem sections. More than just a list of other books, this bibliography contains extensive notes and can therefore serve as a valuable source of guidance for students learning the art of problem solving.

At present there are six "Contest Problem Books" each containing reprints of the American High School Mathematics Exam (AHSME). Like the others, this book contains AHSMEs; but unlike the others, it also contains reprints of the American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME). The AIME's format makes it unique among math competitions. In my opinion it is one of the most fun of all mathematics competitions. Doing AIME problems is great way for people to develop the skills necessary to be able to do olympiad or Putnam problems.

So because of the amazingly helpful bibliography, because of the AHSME and AIME problems it contains, and because doing AIME problems is great way to get good enought to do olympiad-level problems, this volume will be great a place to start for anyone who wants to be a good problem solver. I thought the problems were a lot of fun, and the advice in the bibliography helped me out a great deal. It is a pleasure to give this book five stars!

Great book for problem lovers!!
This is a great book for anyone who loves math problems. Also it is great for anyone studying for the American MAthematics Contest. It reviews all kinds of problems and is very useful. It will improve your score dramaticley. Since it is currently backordered you can have my copy email me mw@ikrsna.com ... Read more

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Most 9th grade math, or "Algebra 1," textbooks are structured in such a way that students find it extremely difficult to apply pertinent mathematical concepts and skills to the solving of word problems. This book soothes math students’ fears with numerous solved practice problems, step-by-step problem-solving procedures, and crystal-clear explanations of important mathematical concepts. Designed to be used independently or in conjunction with standard textbooks.

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An experienced math instructor and teacher trainer helps to make PreCalculus easy—even for students who feel intimidated by more advanced math topics. His orderly, step-by-step approach begins with concepts and skills typically introduced in a first-year high-school-level algebra course then progresses to advanced algebra and trigonometry, needed for the study of calculus. The lesson format and step-by-step demonstration examples are designed for self-teaching and rapid learning. Special math tips help resolve student difficulties and are strategically located throughout the text.Major topics include: algebra; graphs and graphing calculator methods;complex numbers; polynomial and rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; fitting lines and curves to data; trigonometry and polar coordinates; conic sections and parametric equations; counting and probability;binomial theorem; and probabilities. Check-up exercises at the end of each chapter help students monitor their progress. ... Read more

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Culinary math applies basic math concepts (such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) to measuring, costing, and sizing. These skills are essential to the day-to-day work of the professional chef, and this book provides the necessary tools to help them manage business functions with success. ... Read more

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Must buy culinary students
I'm a culinary student and found this book very helpful for converting units into metric units. It helped me with my baking class because it showed how to convert measurements properly and with great accuracy. I also used the following to study for the National Servsafe Test which is also on amazon.com:
Study Guide for the National Servsafe Exam: Key Review Questions and Answers with Explanations (ISBN: 0971999678). It showed me the type of questions asked on the exam. In addition, was quite helpful for my sanitation class. Get both books if you're in culinary school.

Great for pros and home chefs
This book clears up the math questions for all levels of preparing foods. From the diference in dry measure to liquid measure to getting the quantities right for the number of guests you are feeding. Bravo!!

Finally...
This is what I've been waiting for. For those of us who aren't too good with numbers and measurements (foodservice math), this is a god-send. It's got great information and it makes the whole subject of "culinary math" reasonable and understandable. ... Read more