Customer Rating: 
Summary: Amazing....just slips right in there and teaches the tough stuff
Comment: With the publishing of this book, Josh Rappaport now stands on the shoulders of another giant - John Saxon, whose respect for students, and love of Algebra spawned the SAXON MATH series which caused a revolution in Math education and almost-single-handedly demonstrated that the problem with Algebra never has been the students - but rather the texts the students have to use!
I haven't had this much sheer FUN reading an Algebra book in - forever!
Josh's ability to present Algebra concisely and clearly is refreshing and
approachable. There is nothing boring or "high-falootin'" about this book, and any student hungry to learn Algebra will find the learning with this book a REAL PLEASURE. Well done! I want one for every single student I teach.
Customer Rating:
Summary: This book saved my sanity
Comment: My 12 year old (7th grade) was put into Algebra 1&2 with no pre-algebra. He is pretty smart but math is built on foundations and he didn't have one. I found this book and he went (with massive amounts of hard work and late nights) from an F to a B. Each chapter was easy to understand. By the time we finished each section, even I felt confident with the information. Both he and I constantly refer back to this book every night when he comes home with his homework. Even if the homework is not exactly like the projects in the book we can find info that helps. I love love love this book and recommend it to every one that I know of.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Worthwhile review/companion to textbook
Comment:
If you need a review of algebra basics, or you need a companion book for use as you study algebra for the first time, this book may be very helpful. The explanations were clear, and the examples were good. The accompanying humor was reasonable, and would no doubt appeal to adolescents.
The only thing I didn't like much was the jiggledy-jaggledy artwork - that was a little hard on my eyes, and somewhat distracting. But if you watch a lot of TV (as most young folks do), you would probably like the artwork - it has the scattered wild and crazy appearance found in many cartoons.
I recommend this book if you need help with basic concepts of algebra. It would probably be very good for homeschoolers, especially when the teacher could use a little algebra refresher while they are teaching.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent
Comment: As a nearly-30 year old about to start college for the first time, this book was a huge help. I struggled with Algebra in high school, and when I tried to test-out of it for school, it did not go well. With the help of this book (and the county learning lab) I passed the test the 2nd try.
Almost any question I had while working out a problem was asked and answered on the next page. I used the matching workbook, which I highly recommend.
The only thing I wish it had touched on was inequalities (on their own and in graphing).
It was almost fun!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Awesome
Comment: I got this book after reading the reviews online so I decided to try it out. I am brushing up on my math skills after being out of school for ten years, and reentering college. I had gotten other books but I was still confused and having a hard time. After I cracked this open everything made sense and came back to me. I like how the book is in Q and A format and how it gives you little tricks to learning how do do Algebra. This book is wonderful if you are just starting Algebra or looking to brush up on your skills. This is a must have.
Summary: Amazing....just slips right in there and teaches the tough stuff
Comment: With the publishing of this book, Josh Rappaport now stands on the shoulders of another giant - John Saxon, whose respect for students, and love of Algebra spawned the SAXON MATH series which caused a revolution in Math education and almost-single-handedly demonstrated that the problem with Algebra never has been the students - but rather the texts the students have to use!
I haven't had this much sheer FUN reading an Algebra book in - forever!
Josh's ability to present Algebra concisely and clearly is refreshing and
approachable. There is nothing boring or "high-falootin'" about this book, and any student hungry to learn Algebra will find the learning with this book a REAL PLEASURE. Well done! I want one for every single student I teach.
Customer Rating:
Summary: This book saved my sanity
Comment: My 12 year old (7th grade) was put into Algebra 1&2 with no pre-algebra. He is pretty smart but math is built on foundations and he didn't have one. I found this book and he went (with massive amounts of hard work and late nights) from an F to a B. Each chapter was easy to understand. By the time we finished each section, even I felt confident with the information. Both he and I constantly refer back to this book every night when he comes home with his homework. Even if the homework is not exactly like the projects in the book we can find info that helps. I love love love this book and recommend it to every one that I know of.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Worthwhile review/companion to textbook
Comment:
If you need a review of algebra basics, or you need a companion book for use as you study algebra for the first time, this book may be very helpful. The explanations were clear, and the examples were good. The accompanying humor was reasonable, and would no doubt appeal to adolescents.
The only thing I didn't like much was the jiggledy-jaggledy artwork - that was a little hard on my eyes, and somewhat distracting. But if you watch a lot of TV (as most young folks do), you would probably like the artwork - it has the scattered wild and crazy appearance found in many cartoons.
I recommend this book if you need help with basic concepts of algebra. It would probably be very good for homeschoolers, especially when the teacher could use a little algebra refresher while they are teaching.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent
Comment: As a nearly-30 year old about to start college for the first time, this book was a huge help. I struggled with Algebra in high school, and when I tried to test-out of it for school, it did not go well. With the help of this book (and the county learning lab) I passed the test the 2nd try.
Almost any question I had while working out a problem was asked and answered on the next page. I used the matching workbook, which I highly recommend.
The only thing I wish it had touched on was inequalities (on their own and in graphing).
It was almost fun!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Awesome
Comment: I got this book after reading the reviews online so I decided to try it out. I am brushing up on my math skills after being out of school for ten years, and reentering college. I had gotten other books but I was still confused and having a hard time. After I cracked this open everything made sense and came back to me. I like how the book is in Q and A format and how it gives you little tricks to learning how do do Algebra. This book is wonderful if you are just starting Algebra or looking to brush up on your skills. This is a must have.
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