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Pre-Calculus For Dummies
Get ahead in pre-calculus
Pre-calculus courses have become increasingly popular with 35 percent of students in the U.S. taking the course in middle or high school. Often, completion of such a course is a prerequisite for calculus and other upper level mathematics courses.
Pre-Calculus For Dummies is an invaluable resource for students enrolled in pre-calculus courses. By presenting the essential topics in a clear and concise manner, the book helps students improve their understanding of pre-calculus and become prepared for upper level math courses.
Provides fundamental information in an approachable manner Includes fresh example problems Practical explanations mirror today’s teaching methods Offers relevant cultural references Whether used as a classroom aid or as a refresher in preparation for an introductory calculus course, this book is one you’ll want to have on hand to perform your very best.
Pre-calculus courses have become increasingly popular with 35 percent of students in the U.S. taking the course in middle or high school. Often, completion of such a course is a prerequisite for calculus and other upper level mathematics courses.
Pre-Calculus For Dummies is an invaluable resource for students enrolled in pre-calculus courses. By presenting the essential topics in a clear and concise manner, the book helps students improve their understanding of pre-calculus and become prepared for upper level math courses.
Provides fundamental information in an approachable manner Includes fresh example problems Practical explanations mirror today’s teaching methods Offers relevant cultural references Whether used as a classroom aid or as a refresher in preparation for an introductory calculus course, this book is one you’ll want to have on hand to perform your very best.
399 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 21, 2012
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December 23, 2019
Having retired recently I have made it a goal to exercise both my body and my mind regularly. To stimulate my mind I resolved to study subjects that interest me – math being one of them. My 34-year career required me to have a middle level of expertise in the subject, but in some areas I have never felt fully comfortable. Calculus fits into that category. So, I have set out to come to a more full understanding of the subject. Studying this text was my first step.
I found it to be very helpful and understandable. But considering the fact that everything I studied in it was information and knowledge I had, at some time in my life, previously learned and understood to some extent, my experience may differ from that of people who are less educated on the subject.
The main point that I found to be lacking was examples and practice problems. There were very few of the former and virtually none of the latter.
I found it to be very helpful and understandable. But considering the fact that everything I studied in it was information and knowledge I had, at some time in my life, previously learned and understood to some extent, my experience may differ from that of people who are less educated on the subject.
The main point that I found to be lacking was examples and practice problems. There were very few of the former and virtually none of the latter.
March 6, 2018
This book lacks so many essentials. Many more graphs and displays of everything needed.
October 15, 2013
This is a pretty fun read; I'd give it 5 stars if reading it were for fun. But unfortunately it's not a very exhaustive book. I'm now going through Precalculus Demystified, which includes lots of exciting problems. If you're learning Precalc on your own like I am, I'd recommend you check out Precalculus Demystified instead. On the other hand, if you're wanting to supplement for a class you're taking, this might suffice.
November 26, 2017
Super pragmatic. Like "ok to solve this you need this and this technique, we won't cover any theory to explain you why it is so". The content are not bad from a pragmatic point of view. Anyway for a very "practical book" there are no exercises at all.
April 5, 2021
More fun to read than a textbook!
I enjoyed reading Mary Jane's book than a typical Precalculus textbook, and still learned from it. I read this book as a refresher, and it cleared up a lot of what I had forgotten and the things I made a lot of mistakes doing.
I highly recommend this book for anyone interested or needs to learn, or as a refresher for precalculus.
I enjoyed reading Mary Jane's book than a typical Precalculus textbook, and still learned from it. I read this book as a refresher, and it cleared up a lot of what I had forgotten and the things I made a lot of mistakes doing.
I highly recommend this book for anyone interested or needs to learn, or as a refresher for precalculus.
December 12, 2019
A very simple, easy to understand quick introductory text about precalculus. It led me to think of other branches of mathematics (I still can't do long division even to save my life) that I will need to study before calculus (i.e. algebra, trigonometry and logarithms just to mention three). The dummies guide series does seem to be really accessible and uncomplicated.
May 17, 2015
The second book in this "for dummies" although i didnt learn anything from it regarding calculus, but i have to admit that now i know why the series is supposed to be for dummies!!
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November 6, 2020I usually find the ‘Dummies’ books great for alternative explanations and recaps of mathematical topics, this one not so much.
January 23, 2023
I will most likely never read this again after I finally pass this class, but it does put things in an easier-to-understand way.
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