Algebra: Structure and Method, Book 1

by Robert H. Sorgenfrey, Mary P. Dolciani, Richard G. Brown, et al.

Book Overview

Algebra: Structure and Method Book One [Hardcover] [May 01, 1991] Brown, Richard G.; Dolciani, Mary P.; Sorgenfrey, Robert H.; Cole, William L.; Campbell, Cleo and Piper, Joan Macdonald This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0395977223
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: McDougal Littell
• Length: 816 Pages
• Weight: 3.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.5" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

A Real Algebra Book

This is one of only a handful of books that actually covers Algebra 1 in detail, and in an order that builds a strong foundation along the way. Sure, there will be students who find this book hard to understand -- they are the ones who are not really ready for algebra and should be either taking pre-algebra or one of the many "algebra lite" books that are available. Well-prepared students will find this book a great resource, and should find themselves extremely well-prepared for future classes in mathematics.It is arguably one of the best algebra books available, and is one of the top algebra textbooks as rated by Mathematically Correct, a group that is concerned with the quality of mathematics instruction in California (and beyond).

Great material

This book is a very informative and, for me, very easy to understand, stating clear examples, which gave you the basic ideas of how to solve the problem without completely giving it away. I will admit, being a 6th grader, that this had it's downpoints, mainly not giving many clues on how to do the problem, which in it's self is a good thing and bad. The book makes the student very good at figuring things out for themselves. My teacher also helped with the work, explaining things that the book didn't cover. This is a great book, excellent teaching material.

Algebra Structure and Method

The book is broken down very nicely into sections. The topics are introduced clearly and briefly in understandable terms. Following the introductions are some examples that apply the concepts and/or equations. Each example has the step by step solution which is easy to follow and prepares the user for the practice exercises. There are sufficient practice problems with answers to the odd numbered problems. This allows the user to check his or her answer and correct any mistakes.

The Best Algebra I Book Available

I used this book (when it was written by Mary P. Dolciani) in 1971-72 as a freshman in high school and loved it. The recent revisions continue the excellence of Dolciani and the series. The theory is sound and the examples are easy to follow. Especially important is the numerous exercises graded in difficulty that help the student master the material. Check out various Algebra web sites and you will see that this book CONSISTENTLY receives rave reviews as far as the material and difficulty level presented to students. This book actually makes students THINK and does not spoon feed the material. Check out Algebra and Trigonometry: Structure and Method Book 2 as a follow-up. Again, I used it as a junior in high school and it's revisions have continued the high standards of its predecessors.