Publisher's Synopsis
This book is a mini course for students getting ready to take high school algebra. It is an overview of algebra that touches on the material that will be covered in the classroom. It is also geared for anyone who always wanted to know what this math subject was about. It is also designed for parents and guardians who want to be involved in their children's education. This book is ideal for those who feel inadequate in algebra. This short course will provide a parent or guardian with a solid understanding of this subject so they can help their child and at the same time help themselves. There are just the right amount of problems and solutions provided to orient the student for this course. This mini course for algebra explains the subject in simple understandable wording that will enable a student to "hit the ground running" when he or she takes algebra in high school. This mini course in algebra would only require about a half hour per day over a two-three week period to learn. The ideal time to read this material would be in the summer before taking the actual course or at the very beginning of the school year. This mini course is also valuable for preparing for the SAT and ACT tests. It is a solid refresher for these. In addition, there is a method revealed in the book that will truly show students how to get the most out of their study time and classroom learning experience towards obtaining an A. This book is like getting a 10 minute head start in a 5 k race.
