Prealgebra

by K. Elayn Martin-Gay

Book Overview

For courses in Prealgebra. The Martin-Gay principle: Every student can succeed Elayn Martin-Gay's student-centric approach is woven seamlessly throughout her texts and MyLab courses, giving students... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0321628861
• ISBN13: 9780321628862
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Length: 756 Pages
• Weight: 3.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.5" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

prealgebra with access code

I was very happy to get this book so quickly; I was concerned that because the book was "used" it might not have an intact access code. Once the code is activated it cannot be used by another student. I e-mailed the seller with my concerns and he immediately responded that the protective pocket holding the code was intact and from the looks of it the code was never accessed. I must admit that I was still a bit leary, this textbook was listed at school for $161.75 and I was about to pay $67.99. My textbook arrived quickly, you could tell that it had been in and out of a back pack a few times and the first two assignments in the book had pencil marks. (This didn't bother me as all the assignments are done online with the access code.) As promised the access code was intact! I found out when class started that quite a few students attempted to bypass the high prices in the college bookstore and ordered used books but soon found themselves with a "previously accessed code" and a web site address for "MyMathLab" where they could immediately download a code, for $79.00, all major credit cards accepted of course. This was to be used for an online homework assignment due the next class.

Excellent Book for Those Terrified of Math Concepts...

I am an older student, had to re-do Math as a prerequisite,as my Math pre-req. had expired. It's been YEARS since I've done any math over fractions,simple division,etc. I was terrified of Algebra, so am taking a Pre-Algebra class [to get a solid foundation] and this was the book assigned for the course. This book has turned out to be a LIFESAVER!!...takes you step by step thru each process, gives you the answers and explains how the problems are done in the back of the book. Plus this comes with a very helpful CD.. which explains problems on a blackboard, and if you need to go over things...just a click away!!.. I'm actually finding the class fun now [can't believe I'm saying that!!],as it's a challenge to try to figure problems out with the help of this book. I am also ordering the Pre-Algebra 5th Edition Student Study Pack which has another CD, a Student Solution Manual and an access code for the 'math center' on the interNet... Our college bookstore wanted $103.00 for a used copy...I bought my copy thru 'Abe's Books' for about $57.00 new -includes the CD... Get this Book, you won't be disappointed !! judy

Buy this book now!

I am a 34 year old student that has struggled with math my entire life. I have failed many math classes in college because I just did not clearly understand how to do the math problems. I enrolled at Harbor College in Willmington, CA this fall 2003 and purchased this required book. To my amazement, this book is written in a way that a dummie like me can easily learn all the lessons. I now have a class grade of 95 and FINALLY because of this book, I can do algebra word problems, and I understand how to check them. I am even tutoring some of my classmates, WOW! thats not too bad for a dummie! I thank the author for creating the best prealgebra book I have ever seen. It is written STEP-BY-STEP and in the most basic format that can be explained. Please only purchase this book. You will not be dissapointed and you will pass prealgebra. All thanks to K. Elayn Martin-Gay, what a job you did putting the book together!

Substantial, and Rich exercises

This workbook is packed with a lot of examples and rich exercises; which are presented in incremental development fashion. My two children, 10 and 11 year old, have high math aptitude; two grades beyond their average level. I bought this workbook to help them in the transition to algebra and trigonometry. They are able to go thru most of these execises in one summer. I must admit the quality of the lessons and exercises have this quite enjoyable and intuitive for my children to absorb.

A MUST FOR STUDENTS CONSIDERING ALGEBRA

Being that I am 28 years of age and a freshman in college, I was placed in the remedial math class for which this text was required. I was terrified due to the fact I failed math in high school and even the WORD Algebra scared me. This book has great examples and it really helped me understand the concepts of Algebra. I have a 97% average in my class and when I go onto Algebra I next term, I won't be so terrified! :)