Mastering Essential Math Skill

This book is now available in Spanish and bilingual versions!
Check out our new title, Introduction to Elementary Math Grades 2 and 3 ISBN 979-8-9888207-1-0. Perfect to get students back up to speed fast. Short, easy-to-understand lessons. Video tutorials taught by the author ensure that students fully understand topics. Students will master the essential math skills that everyone needs to know! Ideal for those who fell behind during the pandemic, or for those who have struggled in the past. Get started now.

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The perfect summer/back-to-school pre-algebra/algebra prep course. Each lesson has a corresponding video. Great for students who have struggled in the past. Learn the key concepts fast, now!

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ABOUT THIS BOOK: Now available in a new edited edition including new content: ISBN:978-0999443385

Used by tens of thousands of students to master the skills necessary for success in Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and beyond. Perfect for students who find math hard!

Includes award-winning online video tutorials. One for each lesson in the book. No internet? Also available with DVD: ISBN 978-0982190104

Now available in English, Spanish, and Bilingual editions.

• Lessons are presented in a format that everyone can understand.
• Each Lesson flows smoothly and logically to the next.
• Each lesson is short, concise, and to the point.
• Lots of examples with step-by-step solutions.
• Each lesson includes valuable Helpful Hints.
• Review is built into each lesson. Students will retain what they have learned.
• Each lesson includes Problem Solving. This ensures that students will learn to apply their knowledge to real-life-situations.
• Includes solutions for each lesson.
• An excellent math refresher for adults.
• Excellent for SAT/PSAT test prep.


• Eight Chapters:
  • Whole Numbers
  • Fractions
  • Decimals
  • Percents
  • Geometry
  • Integers
  • Charts & Graphs
  • Word Problems

Rick Fisher, America's math teacher, is an math instructor for the Oak Grove School District in San Jose, California. Since graduating from San Jose State University in 1971 with a B.A. in mathematics, Rick has devoted his time to teaching fifth and sixth grade students. Each year approximately one-half of his students bypass seventh grade math and move directly to a high-powered eighth grade algebra program. Rick has developed a highly functional, successful mathematics teaching system that produces amazing results. Results that he shares in his books.