Algebra and Functions Workbook (Mathematics Learning and Practice) - Softcover

Friedman, Mel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738604526 ISBN 13: 9780738604527

Publisher: Research & Education Association, 2008

Synopsis

Many students continue to struggle in high school math courses because they failed to master the basic mathematical skills. REA’s new Ready, Set, Go! Workbook series takes the confusion out of math, helping students raise their grades and score higher on important exams. What makes REA’s workbooks different? For starters, students will actually like using them. Here’s why:

• Math is explained in simple language, in an easy-to-follow style
• The workbooks allow students to learn at their own pace and master the subject
• More than 20 lessons break down the material into the basics
• Each lesson is fully devoted to a key math concept and includes many step-by-step examples
• Paced instruction with drills and quizzes reinforces learning
• The innovative “Math Flash” feature offers helpful tips and strategies in each lesson—including advice on common mistakes to avoid
• Skill scorecard measures the student’s progress and success
• Every answer to every question, in every test, is explained in full detail
• A final exam is included so students can test what they’ve learned

When students apply the skills they’ve mastered in our workbooks, they can do better in class, raise their grades, and score higher on the all-important end-of-course, graduation, and exit exams. Some of the math topics covered in the Algebra & Functions Workbook include:

• Variables and Algebraic Expressions
• Linear Equations
• Properties of Real Numbers
• Word Problems
• Proportions
• Percents
• Exponents
• Factoring
  and more!

Whether used in a classroom, for home or self study, or with a tutor, this workbook gets students ready for important math tests and exams, set to take on new challenges, and helps them go forward in their studies!

About this title

About the Author

About the Author Author Mel Friedman is a former classroom teacher and test-item writer for Educational Testing Service and ACT, Inc.

From the Back Cover

Algebra & Functions Math WorkbookMaster the subject with review, practice, and drills!REA’s Math Workbook for Algebra and Functions is perfect for high school exams, including end-of-course exams and graduation/exit exams.This math workbook will help high school math students at all learning levels understand algebra and functions. Students will develop the skills, confidence, and knowledge they need to succeed on high school math exams with emphasis on passing high school graduation exams. REA’s Algebra & Functions Math Workbook includes:

• Over 20 review lessons with many step-by-step examples


• Each lesson builds on the students’ past progress


• Drills reinforce essential skills


• Skill scorecard measures progress and success


• "Math Flash" feature provides tips and strategies


• Quizzes measure subject mastery


• Answer key with detailed explanations

The Algebra & Functions Math Workbook will help students master the basics of algebra—and help them face their next math test—with confidence!Other available Math Workbooks include:
Numbers & Operations * Geometry * Probability & Statistics * Trigonometry

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

About This Book This book will help high school math students at all learning levels understand basic algebra. Students will develop the skills, confidence, and knowledge they need to succeed on high school math exams with emphasis on passing high school graduation exams. More than 20 easy-to-follow lessons break down the material into the basics. In-depth, step-by-step examples and solutions reinforce student learning, while the “Math Flash” feature provides useful tips and strategies, including advice on common mistakes to avoid. Students can take drills and quizzes to test themselves on the subject matter, then review any areas in which they need improvement or additional reinforcement. The book concludes with a final exam, designed to comprehensively test what students have learned. The Ready, Set, Go! Algebra & Functions Workbook will help students master the basics of mathematics—and help them face their next math test—with confidence!

Edition details

• Publisher: Research & Education Association
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0738604526
• ISBN 13: 9780738604527
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 228