| Algebra Survival Guide Workbook |  | Author: Josh Rappaport
Brand: Spring Arbor/Ingram
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Edition: Workbook
Pages: 96
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.3
MPN: 9780965911375
ISBN: 0965911373
Dewey Decimal Number: 374
EAN: 9780965911375
ASIN: 0965911373
Publication Date: April 2003
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Product Description
Following on the success of the Algebra Survival Guide, the Algebra Survival Guide Workbook presents thousands of practice problems (and their answers) to help children master algebra. The problems are keyed to the pages of the Algebra Survival Guide, so that children can find detailed instructions and then work the sets. Answers are conveniently displayed in the back. Author: Josh RappaportFormat: 96 pages, PaperbackPublisher: Singing Turtle Press Workbook edition (April 2003) ISBN: 978-0965911375
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 Great suppliment for learning algebra. July 27, 2010
Mark J. Jordan (Richmond, IN)
My son will be starting high school and algebra this fall, but was left ill-prepared by the pre-algebra course he had in the 8th grade. Hopefully this book and it's accompanying workbook will get him up to speed by next month.
Works for us! July 19, 2010
beck l.
So far, I like this workbook and the guidebook together. We bought the Survival Guide Handbook and the Workbook after my 7th grader got a C on his report card. We thought he could use the review and extra practice over the summer. As the adult step parent tutor, I was worried I forgot all my algebra but the Guide Handbook helped refresh my memory. I like that it's a different format from a textbook. Textbooks (from what I remember) tell you and explains. The Guidebook offers the information and lessons in a question and then answering format. The guidebook also shows possible misinterpretations such as, "Is -2^2 the same as -(2^2)?"
So far, we are on page 18, and I haven't found that many mistakes in the answer key like a previous reviewer suggested. Just one. (Page 14, #20). I got 10.5 but the answer key shows the answer is 15. Did I make a mistake?
For us, this book suits our purpose well. It is simple, to the point, addresses possible misinterpretations, and has a predictable question and answer format. A more advanced student may need further explanation, more word problem connections. The world problems are all in the back on the last 4 pages.
Works well June 3, 2010
H.A.B (Minnesota)
I used this to refresh for an college algebra course. I like that it reads like you have no clue and it's helping you learn from the bottom up. I got an A in the class so that speaks for itself.
Best algebra guide on the market May 9, 2010
sloan
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Trust me when I say this the best Alegbra guide on the market. I know because I tried them all(no joke.) As an adult, who never had Algebra in high school, I was not prepared for it in college. And there are few college courses that go all the way back to the beginning, mine expected that you already had basic algebra fundamentals. The guide along with the workbook, actually replaced my textbook. The textbook was simply put, confusing, and unrelatable. The guide, and workbook were lifesavers for me. The clear, precise and easy to understand examples clarified much of what confused me. And associating all of the properties and laws to analogies worked liked a charm. In fact, I soon learned I knew th properties and laws better than my classmates and began using the analogies to explain them so they to could remember all the little tricks this guide taught me. My teenage son, who has struggled with Algebra, now has his own copies and wonders why his teachers have never thought to make it so easy to learn.
The Best Ever February 7, 2010
Mary O. Paddock
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'll bet a lot of mothers have hugged this author.
I'm a homeschooler with one boy in college and another in public high school. I'm also math challenged so teaching algebra was a nightmare and I felt that my very bright older boys suffered because of it (though they are now both near the top of their classes). I was fine with teaching basic math skills as I know exactly where math falls apart for most kids who learn to hate it. Algebra was an entirely different story. I simply didn't get it, and consequently, neither did my boys. What they did get was that algebra was a horrible subject that should be hated. This feeling was not on the list of things I wanted my sons to inherit from me.
I was determined that it would be better for my younger two and I went in search of a user friendly book that would break it down to manageable steps so that I could teach it effectively and they could master it comfortably.
Enter Algebra Survival Handbook and Workbook. Combined, these two are an unbeatable teaching tool. My third born (who dislikes math intensely) has grown confident enough to teach himself with only occasional help from me. When I do have to step in, I'm able to quickly scan the previous pages and explain what he's missing without feeling like I'm all thumbs. I am learning as much as he is.
Each lesson carefully builds on the concepts you learned previously, just a few problems at a time, with only one or two steps added. His "ohh this is so easy--watch this--" approach builds concepts in the student. He also admits when something is confusing and then goes on to make sure that the student doesn't stay that way.
If you are a homeschooler, you should add this tool to your arsenal.
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