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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Barron's Educational Series | | Edition: | 2nd Edition | | Page Count: | 240 Pages | | Publication Date: | August 01, 2006 | | Sales Rank: | 145,940th |
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| Math the Easy Way (E-Z Math)
by Anthony Prindle (Author), Katie Prindle (Author)
Here is instruction and review in whole numbers, fractions, percentages, and introductions to algebra and statistics, plus a diagnostic test and an end-of-book practice test with answers.
Over the years, Barron?s popular and widely-used Easy Way books have proven them-selves to be accessible self-teaching manuals. They have also found their way into many classrooms as valuable and easy-to-use textbook supplements. The titles cover a wide variety of both practical and academic topics,...
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| Painless Math Word Problems (Barron's Painless Series)
by Marcie Abramson B.S. Ed.M. (Author)
Titles in Barron's Painless Series are textbook supplements designed especially for classroom use by middle school and high school students. The approach of each title is an appeal to students who think that the subject is boring, or too difficult, or both. The authors, all experienced educators, take a light approach, showing kids what is most interesting about each subject, and how seemingly difficult problems can be transformed into fun quizzes, brain-ticklers, and challenging puzzles with...
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| Painless Algebra (Barron's Painless)
by Lynette Long Ph.D. (Author)
For students who are intimidated by all forms of math, here is a set of easy steps that lead to an understanding of elementary algebra. The author defines all terms, points out potential pitfalls in algebraic calculation, and makes problem solving a fun activity. New in this edition are painless approaches to understanding and graphing linear equations, solving systems of linear inequalities, and graphing quadratic equations.
Barron’s popular Painless Series of study guides for...
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
Taking a light-hearted approach to numbers and their parts, the author, shows how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions, demonstrates how to convert them into decimals and percentages, and presents puzzles and “brain ticklers” that students will enjoy solving. Barron’s popular Painless Series of study guides for middle school and high school students offer a lighthearted, often humorous approach to their subjects, transforming details that might once have seemed boring or difficult into a series of interesting and mentally challenging ideas. Most titles in the series feature many fun-to-solve “Brain Tickler” problems with answers at the end of each chapter. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 11 reviews)
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Perfect by Scott Federman (Texas, USA)  5 Stars
May 16, 2009
I am going back to school at 42 after a 21 year career that required very little brain stimulation. This book explains fractions in a real simple way. They only assume that you can add subtract and multiply. I can do fractions now. Written in simple language. Gives you test at the end of te chapters so you know that you understand it. I bought this because of some reviews that I read here. Thank you to all the folks that take the time to write honest reviews.
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Fantastic Fractions!!! by A. Gonzalez 5 Stars
December 16, 2008
Absolutely the best math guide I have ever purchased. I have always been awful at math. I had countless tutors growing up and stayed in pre-algebra most of high school and remedial math in college. I wanted to re-learn fractions and algebra since I would be returning to school and would have to test for placement in mathematics. I took me 4 days to finish the book (about 2 1/2 hrs. a day) and for the very first time in my life I actually understand fractions! I went on to buy Painless Algebra (Barron's Painless) and it was another amazing book.
The author explains things in a very simple easy to understand format. She starts slowly, building your confidence and before you know it you are working on problems that a couple of days prior to reading the book would've made your head spin. I only wish someone had given me this book when I was learning this in school. It would have made a world of a difference. Highly recommend this book.
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terrible book for teaching by Lisa Deist  1 Stars
August 16, 2008
This book was horrible. I couldn't really understand it and it was very wordy and little work problems. Don't waste your money.
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Practices Come Before Explanations! by edrm  4 Stars
June 04, 2008
It might be more effective to tackle questions than to read explanations for Jr. high and elder students. They have already learned how to solve them at school. Skimming through this item, I believe most exercises are quite easy. In other words, it is a waste of time to read every explanation to the end. Besides, it tires your mind. Of course, you may have to read the explanation carefully if you get stuck in tricky or difficult questions, though. Actually, I'm not very good at math, but I feel like Painless Fractions is going to lighten the loads of my brain. Therefore, you might as well deal with this if math you learned at school is too tough!
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Not as good as "Painless Algebra" but by ~purplemoon~ (CT) 4 Stars
April 03, 2008
still tons better than your average, run-of-the-mill, text book book! I was so looking forward to this book after buying Painless Algebra (which I gave five stars...that's a TERRIFIC book!)thinking it would be just as good. With "...Algebra" I was able to read and understand what they were talking about once or twice and do the exercises/brain ticklers fairly easily. With this book, I find myself having to go back, several times, to grasp what they are saying in order to complete them. Again..much, much better than the ordinary text book and I would recommend this to anyone who struggles with fractions ~ whether it's for a child just learning this or an adult who wants to conquer it!
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SIMILAR PRODUCTS |
| Painless Math Word Problems (Barron's Painless Series)
by Marcie Abramson B.S. Ed.M. (Author)
Titles in Barron's Painless Series are textbook supplements designed especially for classroom use by middle school and high school students. The approach of each title is an appeal to students who think that the subject is boring, or too difficult, or both. The authors, all experienced educators, take a light approach, showing kids what is most interesting about each subject, and how seemingly difficult problems can be transformed into fun quizzes, brain-ticklers, and challenging puzzles with...
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| Painless Algebra (Barron's Painless)
by Lynette Long Ph.D. (Author)
For students who are intimidated by all forms of math, here is a set of easy steps that lead to an understanding of elementary algebra. The author defines all terms, points out potential pitfalls in algebraic calculation, and makes problem solving a fun activity. New in this edition are painless approaches to understanding and graphing linear equations, solving systems of linear inequalities, and graphing quadratic equations.
Barron’s popular Painless Series of study guides for...
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| Painless Geometry (Barron's Painless Series)
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| Painless Reading Comprehension (Barron's Painless Series)
by Darolyn E. Jones (Author)
Reading comprehension is a skill that all students must develop for academic success, especially as they advance to college and beyond. This book for junior and senior high school students asks them meaningful questions about their reading preferences and difficulties. For example— What kind of reader am I? Avid or reluctant? What can I do if I don’t understand what I’m reading? How do I keep the information in my head? All students can profit from this book, but reluctant readers will...
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| Painless Writing (Barron's Painless Series)
by Jeffrey Strausser (Author)
Updated with many new references, this entertaining book advises students on ways to enliven their essay assignments with vivid images, avoid the dull passive voice, and construct smooth, well-crafted sentences that flow together to create unified themes. Short quizzes called “Brain Ticklers” appear throughout the text. Titles in Barron’s Painless Series are written especially for middle school and high school students who are having a difficult time with a specific subject. In many...
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