Cliffs Quick Review - Basic Math and Pre-Algebra

Book Description:

CliffsQuickReview course guides cover the essentials of your toughest classes. Get a firm grip on core concepts and key material, and test your newfound knowledge with review questions.

Whether you're new to fractions, decimals, and percentages or just brushing up on those topics, CliffsQuickReview Basic Math and Pre-Algebra can help. This guide introduces each topic, defines key terms, and walks you through each sample problem step-by-step. In no time, you'll be ready to tackle other concepts in this book such as

* Factors and prime numbers
* Integers, exponents, and scientific notation
* Measurements, the metric system, and graphs
* Variables and algebraic equations

CliffsQuickReview Basic Math and Pre-Algebra acts as a supplement to your textbook and to classroom lectures. Use this reference in any way that fits your personal style for study and review — you decide what works best with your needs. Here are just a few ways you can search for topics:

* Use the free Pocket Guide full of essential information
* Get a glimpse of what you’ll gain from a chapter by reading through the Chapter Check-In at the beginning of each chapter
* Use the Chapter Checkout at the end of each chapter to gauge your grasp of the important information you need to know
* Test your knowledge more completely in the CQR Review and look for additional sources of information in the CQR Resource Center
* Use the glossary to find key terms fast.

With titles available for all the most popular high school and college courses, CliffsQuickReview guides are a comprehensive resource that can help you get the best possible grades.



From the Back Cover:

We take great notes — and make learning a snap
When it comes to pinpointing the stuff you really need to know, nobody does it better than CliffsNotes. This fast, effective tutorial helps you master core mathematical concepts — from fractions, decimals, and statistics to graphs, integers, and exponents — and get the best possible grade.

At CliffsNotes, we're dedicated to helping you do your best, no matter how challenging the subject. Our authors are veteran teachers and talented writers who know how to cut to the chase—and zero in on the essential information you need to succeed.

Master the basics—fast

* Complete coverage of core concepts
* Accessible, topic-by-topic organization
* Free pocket guide for easy reference




About the Author:

Jerry Bobrow, PhD, is an award-winning teacher and educator. He is a national authority in the field of test preparation. As executive directory of Bobrow Test Preparation Services, Dr. Bobrow has been administering the test preparation programs for most California State Universities for the past 27 years. Dr. Bobrow has authored more than 30 national best-selling test preparation books including Cliffs Preparation Guides for the GRE, GMAT, MSAT, SAT I, CBEST, NTE, ACT, and PPST. Each year he personally lectures to thousands of students on preparing for these important exams.