February 11th

February 11th

Macsyma 2.2 Math Symbolic, Numerical, and Graphical Software (Student

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An integrated mathematics software package, Macsyma combines symbolic and numerical mathematics, interactive scientific graphics, scientific notebooks, on-line help, programming language, and utilities. With the new Macsyma 2.2 program, y

Linear Algebra With Applications

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Designed for an introductory course in linear algebra, this text combines theory, computational techniques, and applications. Topics covered include Gauss-Jordan elimination, matrix operations, vectors, dot product, linear transformation

Pharmacy Math for Technicians

Reviewed by a reader, (Chapin, SC United States)

Yes this book doesn't have all the answers, but you can contact Don Ballington at Midlands tech in SC to get the help you need. Very helpful and informative..

Reviewed by a reader

boring. An excellent review for those of us who have been out of school for a few years and need to refresh our memory on the basics, and learn a few new concepts.

Reviewed by a reader

rs are wrong that it makes me doubt the text portion of the book. If you can get your hands on any other pharmacy tech math book don't waste your money on this one.

Reviewed by a reader

This book is a good book to use for a review of math concepts when preparing to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification test. However, be aware that the book is full of errors and typos. In chapter one alone, I found more than five err

Barron's How to Prepare for Sat II: Math Level IIC (6th ed)

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Reviewed by Shainul Bhatia, (Atlanta, GA USA)

me problems early on, obviously you'll want the Kudos points from the last 2. GOOD LUCK!

Reviewed by a reader, (Los Alamos, NM USA)

ve that I got a 790 (I even left about 5 problems blank). So if you aren't doing very well on the practice tests don't worry because you will do just fine on test day.

Reviewed by joe "hotspot", (New York, NY United States)

an 800 like some people. I don't think my worth is based on what I score on some test, although I am glad that I didn't bomb. Thanks Mr. Dodge!

Reviewed by Chang-Yeon Kim, (Houston, TX United States)

tions correspond to D... it annoys and scares the hell out of you when you're checking your answers. Grr. Other than that, there is no other book you can turn to if you want to be 99% (absolutes are always dangerous) prepared for the Math

Reviewed by a reader, (CA)

he tough problems and have enough time to study.

Reviewed by T. Wei, (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA United States)

The barron book is very difficult for most students. Nevertheless its is a very good book for preparing for SAT Math2C. The way to use it is to treat its vast collection of test problems as merely practice problems, where you solve a few

Barron's Math Workbook for the Sat I (Barron's Math Workbook for the Sat I)

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Reviewed by reader, (NY United States)

n the 600's. I highly recommend this book.

Reviewed by "aish18"

ignificantly.

Reviewed by "thoraiieddy", (Los Angeles)

ughly. This covers every material you need to know. This book covers the concepts, gives lot of practices, and gives you lot of sat tricks and tips for you to know. It's a school's Algebra and Geometry textbooks mixed in one.

Reviewed by "chambersjb", (Minerva, NY USA)

I highly recommend this book. I first took the SATs in May of my Junior year. I got a 640 on the math. I then bought Barron's Math Workbook (2nd Edition), along with the College Board's 10 Real SATs, and re-took the test in December. My m

Barron's Regents Exams and Answers: Math A (Barron's Regents Exams and Answers Math a)

Reviewed by Becky Kolacki, (New York)

h it. I still found it helpful to go over things on my own, and I would definitely recommend getting this book. I passed the Math A regents in January 2003 with a 90.

Reviewed by MARILYN SCHORR "ssfmas", (BROOKLYN, NY United States)

Just make sure that you get the right (latest ) addition. This one (april 2001) is NOT the latest.

Reviewed by Chris, (New York, USA!)

I felt this study guide was a great addition to my library of books. It not only helped my nephew study for his Math A test, it helped him with his studies during class. This is an excellent review guide that falls just short of perfectio

Barron's Regents Exams and Answers: Math B

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Math Word Problems the Easy Way

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This book is supposed to be for beginners. Not so. There is a serious lack of explanation of the mathematical formulas needed to solve basic algebra problems. This book assumes the reader already has a grasp on basic mathematical principl

Let's Prepare for the Grade 8 Math Assessment

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Books in the growing Let's Prepare series introduce eighth-grade students to the new assessment examinations administered by the New York State Board of Regents, and taken by eighth-graders in schools throughout the state. Line art, photo

Algebra the Easy Way

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Reviewed by Robertson B. Kunz "kanadarob", (Gladwyne, PA United States)

he study of Algebra much easier and fun. I really suggest this book, right now, I'm about to buy Geometry the Easy Way.

Reviewed by Eugene Wong, (Sydney, Australia)

ton or Thomas.] The trigonometry book was quite good, but I feel none can match the brilliance of this book.)

Reviewed by "elainaxyz", (bristow, oklahoma United States)

I have tutored using earlier publications but do not like this changed version. I am seeking older publications. I do not like the changes made. Ruined the great idea.

Reviewed by a reader, (San Francisco, CA USA)

I'm 51 and found this book to be an excellent tool for reviving the Algebra I learned many years ago. This book combines a humorous story with plenty of exercises to illustrate the essential points I need to know.Highly Recommended!

Reviewed by a reader

ants a good survey of introductory and intermedeate algebra, with just the right amount of exercise to pound it all home.

Reviewed by Cinthia Ritter, (Billings, MT United States)

I am a homeschool mom, and trying to teach my 15 year old algebra that I don't remember was a real challenge until we started using this book! The practice exercises really make him think and I love that the answers are included. This boo

Forgotten Algebra: A Self-Teaching Refresher Course (And the Optional Use of the Graphing Calculator)

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Reviewed by a reader, (Norcross, GA United States)

that Algebra was very challenging, so it came back easily. I don't know how this book would work for someone who has struggled with Algebra, but the previous reviews seem very good.

Reviewed by "gahuskerfan", (Kennesaw, GA United States)

this book is well organized and quite good. It helped prep me for a college calculus course 13 years after high school, and it can help you too.

Reviewed by "missjulie80", (Seattle, WA)

the learning of the material. It also makes the explanations and answers confusing.

Reviewed by a reader

e a bit - they can be easily fixed in a new version. I am looking forward to calculus now. :)

Reviewed by Steven M Warmath, (Orlando, FL United States)

shmen!I do have to agree with everyone else, that there are a few errors. However, there are so many practice problems in the book, that they can be overlooked. I only wish that EVERY problem was worked out in the back.

Reviewed by a reader, (Lake Dallas, TX United States)

I'm 31 years old, educated in Louisiana and trying to go back to College in Texas. Those were 3 strikes against me when you consider Louisiana's poor education system. This book not only taught me Algebra, it sparked my desire to learn mo

Barron's Math the Easy Way (Math the Easy Way)

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Reviewed by a reader, (United States)

books were. I found the methods and how they were presented easier to work with than the other books.

Reviewed by "majnoon_", (Santa Fe, Texas USA)

pon some basic algebra. If you need a good refresher, this book is great.

Reviewed by female_funk, (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo Japan)

ers at the back, if your not quite sure how to do it.this book is truely the easy way!

Reviewed by Suzy Shams, (West Des Moines, IA)

I found this book to be extremely helpful. I have never been very good in the math department and this book has helped me considerably. It is very easy to understand and it makes problems such as (6/2)-(8/9)=? seem very simple.The author

How to Prepare for the SAT II Math Level II C

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ll Math Level IIC topics All-new instruction on use of the graphing calculator Plus an Overview of the Test With helpful test-taking tips

Reviewed by Alex Chen "Simfish", (Redmond, WA)

's thorough and succinct. However, this book could have been a little bit more complete. More could be in the review section on vectors, for example (and yes, vectors can be a major pain).

Reviewed by a reader

I can't say this book is a complete waste of time, because it did actually help me a little, but probably not enough to be worthwhile. I got an 800 on the test, but I don't think this book can be attributed with my sucess.

Reviewed by a reader

Usually, people have always said that Barron's is the best in standardized test preparations and I used to agree. However, for the SAT II MATH IIC, the book was absolutely absurd - after doing their diagnostics, reading their review lesso

I don't know why some people think this book is hard. The practice tests were harder than the actual test, but the test is incredibly easy. I finished in just over half an hour and I got 800. If you just think about the questions they are

Barron's Math Workbook for the Ged (Barron's Math Workbook for the Ged)

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Let's Review: Sequential Math III

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Problemas Verbales de Matematicas Indoloros: Painless Math Word Problems in Spanish

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How to Prepare for the FCAT: Florida High School Math Exit Exam

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clude measurement, geometry and spatial sense, algebraic thinking, and data analysis and probability

Reviewed by "mathtrix", (Jacksonville, Florida United States)

I think Ms.Windspirit has done a great job with this study guide.There were a few proofreading errors and some problems were hard to make sense of. For example, page 16,problem #26 had angle "A" labeled so that it was difficult

Let's Prepare for the Grade 4 Math Test (Barron's How to Prepare for the Grade 4 Math Test)

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Books in this series introduce students to the new assessment exams given by the New York State Board of Regents in schools throughout the state. These manuals offer comprehensive subject reviews to familiarize students with the actual ex

Barron's How to Prepare for the Cahsee Math: California High School Exit Exam (Barron's How to Prepare for the

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This brand new test prep manual presents a detailed math review and offers intensive HSEE preparation to California high school students. An introductory chapter explains the exam’s structure and presents a diagnostic test with answe

Let's Review: Math A

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Reviewed by Becky Kolacki, (New York)

I have this book and found it pretty helpful with studying for Math A. The book has a ton of practice questions which were very similar in style to the regents questions. My teacher had this book and many times the same questions would co

How to Prepare for the Virginia Sol: High School Exit Exam in Algebra I

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back cover BARRON?S HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE VIRGINIA SOL HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM IN ALGEBRA I Choose Barron?s Method for SOL Test Success Read and understand the authors? overview of the SOL in Algebra I Follow the authors? calculator tu

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