Math Review For Standardized Tests (Cliffs Test Prep)

Math Review For Standardized Tests (Cliffs Test Prep)
by Jerry Bobrow Ph.D.

Math Review For Standardized Tests (Cliffs Test Prep)
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Author: Jerry Bobrow Ph.D.
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1985-08-28
ISBN: 0822020335
Number of pages: 422
Publisher: Cliffs Notes
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Book Review: Good For Its Purpose
Summary: 5 Stars

I've studied a good bit of mathematics, to the level of differential equations and beyond, but the problem is that my last math class was two decades ago. I recently concluded that math ability is far too important to let it decay so, on the "use it or lose it" principle, I decided to do a systematic review of the math I learned in my younger years, starting with the very basics.

I chose this particular book to start with, since it covers basic precalculus math at a fairly elementary level (doesn't even cover logarithms). As such, I'm not the typical reader/reviewer for this book, since I'm not preparing for a standardized test.

Pretty much as I expected, I did find the book to be rather elementary, and I was able to go through it fairly quickly. The material was generally familiar to me, though I did pick up a few things which I'd forgotten (or never learned?). I solved many of the practice problems, but not all of them, since they become repetitive after a while and I didn't need much practice to jog my memory. I also just skimmed through the strategy sections at the end of the book, since I was usually able to apply my own strategies (from experience) which are simpler and quicker.

Overall, I think this book has been put together well, so I can recommend it and I can see why it has high Amazon ratings. I imagine that it's a good book for its target audience (those preparing for standardized tests), but I'm not the best person to judge that. For my own purposes, the book was also useful but, again, it was very elementary, so it's only a starting point for self-directed systematic math review.

Summary of Math Review For Standardized Tests (Cliffs Test Prep)

The CliffsTestPrep series offers full-length practice exams that simulate the real tests; proven test-taking strategies to increase your chances at doing well; and thorough review exercises to help fill in any knowledge gaps.

Math Review for Standardized Tests is for anyone who is planning to take the *SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, *PSAT, CBEST, NTE, or any other standardized test. You get a fighting chance at success by focusing squarely on a test-oriented math review. Each review section includes:

  • A diagnostic test to spot areas that need special attention
  • Rules and concepts with examples
  • Practice problems
  • Complete (and understandable) explanations
  • A review test

If your math skills are shaky, this guide will refresh your memory by reintroducing mathematical rules and concepts you've learned but since forgotten. Glossaries assist your understanding of math terms used in the problems and explanations. Math Review for Standardized Tests covers these areas of math:

  • Arithmetic, including rounding off, positives and negatives, fractions, decimals, percentages, scientific notation, exponents, square roots, statistics, measures
  • Algebra, including sets, variables, expressions, ratios, factoring, proportions, monomials, polynomials, quadratic equations, inequalities, roots and radicals.
  • Geometry, including angles, lines, polygons, triangles, Pythagorean Theorem, quadrilaterals, circles, congruence and similarity, and solid figures
  • Word problems, including simple and compound interest, ratio and proportion, motion, percentages, ages, geometry, mixtures

With guidance from the CliffsTestPrep series, you'll feel at home in any standardized-test environment!

*SAT and PSAT are registered trademarks of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse this product.

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