Publisher's Synopsis
This textbook is designed around the philosophy that students do better in math and science if they have a real perception of the fundamental concepts of mathematics. The content within this textbook first places an emphasis on developing a strategy for solving math problems which will mentally lead the problem solver towards a solution. Secondly, this text encourages the problem solver to visualize images such as charts, graphs, sketches or models to support that strategy. These steps encourage a student to think their way through each problem so they will understand the concepts rather than to make an attempt to memorize a way to get an answer. Successful math students understand the concepts while other students attempt to memorize and duplicate. This text encourages students to develop an understanding approach to problem solving as they solve more than 1100 progressively challenging problems. "Best Strategies for Pre-Algebra with Basic Algebra" is written in a concise and sequential manner that will promote student interest and efficiency. This text demonstrates the necessary fundamentals taught in Pre-Algebra and it also includes two additional chapters of Algebra, which emphasizes the use of variables, as well as, graphing, writing, and solving linear equations. The content of this book was written to fulfill the needs of any middle school or high school Pre-Algebra course. Any student of higher level mathematics could also use this text to refresh their memory on the fundamentals of Pre-Algebra. The dimensions of this 6" by 9" textbook makes it light and easy to carry. Special important facts, concepts, or diagrams are emphasized in color. The concise descriptions of why and how problems are simplified will keep students interested. This text should fulfill the requirements of any Pre-Algebra class or could be used to supplement any school's current math program. Also "Best Strategies for Pre-Algebra with Basic Algebra" would be a great text for home schooling.
