Basic Math and Pre-Algebra
Jerry Bobrow(Author)
Hungry Minds Inc,U.S. (Publisher)
Published on 15. June 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-7645-6374-4 (ISBN)
Description
"Cliffs Quick Review Course" guides cover the essentials of your toughest classes. Get a firm grip on core concepts and key material, and test your newfound knowledge with review questions. Whether you're new to fractions, decimals, and percentages or just brushing up on those topics, "CliffsQuickReview Basic Math and Pre-Algebra" can help. This guide introduces each topic, defines key terms, and walks you through each sample problem step-by-step. In no time, you'll be ready to tackle other concepts in this book such as: Factors and prime numbers; Integers, exponents, and scientific notation; Measurements, the metric system, and graphs; Variables and algebraic equations. "Cliffs Quick Review Basic Math and Pre-Algebra" acts as a supplement to your textbook and to classroom lectures. Use this reference in any way that fits your personal style for study and review you decide what works best with your needs. Here are just a few ways you can search for topics: use the free Pocket Guide full of essential information; get a glimpse of what you'll gain from a chapter by reading through the Chapter Check.
In at the beginning of each chapter use the Chapter Checkout at the end of each chapter to gauge your grasp of the important information you need to know; test your knowledge more completely in the CQR Review and look for additional sources of information in the CQR Resource Center; and use the glossary to find key terms fast. With titles available for all the most popular high school and college courses, "Cliffs Quick Review Guides" are a comprehensive resource that can help you get the best possible grades.
In at the beginning of each chapter use the Chapter Checkout at the end of each chapter to gauge your grasp of the important information you need to know; test your knowledge more completely in the CQR Review and look for additional sources of information in the CQR Resource Center; and use the glossary to find key terms fast. With titles available for all the most popular high school and college courses, "Cliffs Quick Review Guides" are a comprehensive resource that can help you get the best possible grades.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Foster City
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Illustrations
index
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 134 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
170 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7645-6374-4 (9780764563744)
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Person
Jerry Bobrow, PhD, is an award--winning teacher and educator. He is a national authority in the field of test preparation. As executive directory of Bobrow Test Preparation Services, Dr. Bobrow has been administering the test preparation programs for most California State Universities for the past 27 years. Dr. Bobrow has authored more than 30 national best--selling test preparation books including Cliffs Preparation Guides for the GRE, GMAT, MSAT, SAT I, CBEST, NTE, ACT, and PPST. Each year he personally lectures to thousands of students on preparing for these important exams.
Content
Introduction. Why You Need This Book. How to Use This Book. Visit Our Web Site. Chapter 1: Preliminaries Groups of Numbers. Chapter 2: Whole Numbers Place Value. Chapter 3: Decimals Using the Place Value Grid. Chapter 4: Fractions Proper and Improper Fractions. Chapter 5: Percents Changing Percents, Decimals, and Fractions. Chapter 6: Integers and Rationals Integers. Chapter 7: Powers, Exponents, and Roots Powers and Exponents. Chapter 8: Powers of Ten and Scientific Notation Powers of Ten. Chapter 9: Measurements English System. Chapter 10: Graphs Bar Graphs. Chapter 11: Probability and Statistics Probability. Chapter 12: Number Series Arithmetic Progressions. Chapter 13: Variables, Algebraic Expressions, and Simple Equations Variables and Algebraic Expressions. Chapter 14: Word Problems Solving Process. Key Words. CQR Review. CQR Resource Center. Glossary. Index.