Master Math: Algebra

by Debra Anne Ross

From the Author

Introduction
to Master Math: Algebra: Algebra is the second book in the Master Math
series. The first, third, and fourth books are entitled Basic Math and
Pre-Algebra, Pre-Calculus and Geometry, and Calculus. The Master Math series
presents the general principles of mathematics from grade school through
college including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus
and introductory calculus. Algebra is a comprehensive algebra book that
explains the subject matter in a way that makes sense to the reader. It
begins with the most basic principles and progresses through more advanced
topics to prepare a student for pre-calculus and calculus. Algebra explains
the principles and operations of algebra, provides step-by-step procedures
and solutions, and presents examples and applications. Algebra is a
reference book for middle school and high school students that explains and
clarifies the algebra principles they are learning in school. It is also a
comprehensive reference source for students currently learning pre-calculus
and calculus. Algebra is invaluable for students, parents, tutors and anyone
needing a comprehensive algebra reference source. The information provided
in each book and in the series as a whole is progressive in difficulty and
builds on itself, which allows the reader to gain perspective on the
connected nature of mathematics. The skills required to understand every
topic presented are explained in an earlier chapter or book within the
series. Each of the books contains a complete table of contents, a
comprehensive index, and the tables of contents of the other books in the
series that specific subjects, principles and formulas can be easily found.
The books are written in a simple style that facilitates understanding and
easy referencing of sought-after principles, definitions and explanations.
Algebra and the Master Math series are not replacements for textbooks but
rather reference books providing explanations and perspective. The Master
Math series would have been invaluable to me during my entire education from
grade school through graduate school. There is no other source that provides
the breadth and depth of the Master Math series in a single book or series.
Finally, mathematics is a language-the universal language. A person
struggling with mathematics should approach it in the same fashion he or she
would approach learning any other language. If someone moves to a foreign
country, he or she does not expect to know the language automatically. It
takes practice and contact with a language in order to master it. After a
short time in the foreign country he or she would not say, 'I do not know
this language well yet. I must not have an aptitude for it.' Yet many people
have this attitude toward mathematics. If time is spent learning and
practicing the principles, mathematics will become familiar and
understandable. Don't give up.

Debra Ross, the author, February 16, 1999

Genres: Mathematics

203 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 1, 1996

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

At summer’s end,
I return to this jewel as a refresher in order to be on point prepared for the tutoring calls with the beginning of a new school term. Teachers study, too.
I have been using this guide for years. Many students and parents have chosen to add it to the ‘help oneself’ tool kit. Decreases my sessions but I prefer students become independent learners. This is a handy guide on the homework table.

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this to be a great resource book for solving algebra problems.