Investigating Prealgebra [With Make the Grade]

by Laura Bracken and Hazel McKenna

INVESTIGATING PREALGEBRA is a flexible worktext that supports a variety of teaching methods and prepares students for their first course in algebra. The book engages students in active learning, allowing them to discover knowledge and describe their understandings. Through a blend of lecture-type Discussions and constructivist Investigations, this book provides a comprehensive foundation in prealgebra concepts.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0534453090
• ISBN13: 9780534453091
• Release Date: August 2001
• Publisher: Harcourt College Publishers
• Length: 640 Pages
• Weight: 4.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.5" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

The Most Interesting and Easy to Understand Math Book Ever!!

This book is awesome. I always hated math in high school, and never did well. In college I left it right to the end of my program because I dreaded it. This book saved my ... and got me interested in learning. This is the first math class that I've done well in and it's all thanks to this book.The Discussion sections have tons of examples that are meticulously explained. The Investigations offer a hands on approach to learning through a sort of discovery approach. Plus it's a workbook so you can write in it and not have to waste money on paper.I always hated doing homework, especially story problems--because I didn't know where to start. This book has story problems I could relate to--and some of them even made me laugh. Imagaine actually enjoying a math book!!!!I even called the publisher to see if they had a book for the next class--I liked it that much! I guess there will be one next year--too late for me but I think I have a solid base to get going with now.I highly recommend this book. Every college prealgebra class should use this book and help take the fear out of math.