Dr. Math Gets You Ready for Algebra: Learning Pre-Algebra Is Easy!

by Math Forum and The Math Forum Drexel University

Book Overview

You, too, can understand algebra-just ask Dr. Math

Getting ready to take your first algebra class? Don't panic. Making the leap from the concrete world of numbers and real objects to the abstract world of letters and symbols doesn't have to be as scary as it sounds. Dr. Math -the popular online math resource for students, parents, and teachers-is here to help

Students just like you have been turning to Dr. Math for years...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471225568
• ISBN13: 9780471225560
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

the title says it all

the title says it all. it gets you ready for Algebra. if you need it, get it.

As far as I can see

I bought Ready for Algebra because we're homeschooling and I have trouble with math. I'm an older-than-usual mom and it's been 40 years since I had algebra, so I need help. Frankly, I got this book for myself. The cartoons, the simple explanations, and the blessings of an index and glossary are helping pave the way for me as I work alongside my daughter in math. Now I'll understand what she's asking and not have to call our mentor math mom all the time. :)

Great help for Pre-Algebra!

Good reference. Easy format for younger students to understand. Especially the question and answer design of the book.

we love Dr. Math

Since my son started using BeeStar online math, he often asks questions about math problems. They are more and more challenging to me. This book came in as a big help. Its friendly question and answer format makes it very easy to use. The answers are insightful and presented in an elegant and simple manner that makes otherwise hard-to-explain concepts easy. It not only teaches the conventional math, but also gives you the context and the thoughts behind the principles. My son's math sense is improved significantly since I used this invaluable book. We love it.

Suffering from pre-algebra anxiety? I prescribe Dr.Math

Dr. Math Gets You Ready for Algebra contains answers to some pithy questions. ?What is algebra?? The answer starts out: ?Algebra is like arithmetic, but in algebra some of the numbers have names instead of values.?As another example, ?It makes no sense to me why someone would replace a number with a letter? signed Carissa. The answer is in part ?You?re doing something a little like algebra whenever you use a pronoun. You could have written this: It makes no sense to Carissa why someone would replace a number with a letter?Or how about: ?An algebraic expression is like a word or phrase, and an equation is like a sentence.?A successful textbook is easy to TEACH from because it has lots of exercises, and plenty of extra padding in case there isn?t quite enough useful content to fill the entire semester. Reading a successful textbook is often like eating sawdust. In contrast, Dr. Math Gets You Ready for Algebra is easy to LEARN from. It is not necessary to read it cover to cover. Instead, I heartily recommend that you keep this book in your medicine cabinet, secure in the knowledge that if your pre-teen comes home with a questions about pre-algebra, you won?t be left with a splitting headache.