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Math Word Problems Demystified |  | Author: Allan Bluman
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 37358
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 308
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9
ISBN: 0071443169
Dewey Decimal Number: 510.76
UPC: 639785511090
EAN: 9780071443166
ASIN: 0071443169
Publication Date: July 27, 2004
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Product Description
Word Problems? NO PROBLEM! Now anyone, even those whose palms begin to sweat at the first sight of math problems that begin "A train left the station going 65 mph..." can overcome anxiety and learn to solve word problems. In Math Word Problems Demystified, experienced math instructor Allan G. Bluman provides an effective, tension-free, approach to conquering the word problems on the SATs and many other standardized tests, in algebra, and in other mathematics and science classes. With Math Word Problems Demystified, you master the subject one simple step at a time -- at your own speed. This unique self-teaching guide offers practice problems, a quiz at the end of each chapter to pinpoint weaknesses, and a 40 question final exam to reinforce the methods and material presented in the book. If you want to master math word problems, here's the self-teaching course that will get it done. Get ready to -- -Transform word problems into solvable equations
-Master a 4-step strategy that empowers you to understand and solve the most common word problems
-Conquer word problems involving distances, mixtures, levers, finance, work, speed, percents, coins, ages, and more
-Obtain the right answers using formulas and proportions
-Score better on science and math exams as well as standardized tests A fast, effective, and fun way to master word problems, Math Word Problems Demystified is the perfect shortcut to gain the confidence and develop the necessary skills to solve these tough test questions
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A steady stream of "Aha!" moments December 22, 2007
Laurie (Arkansas)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have always struggled with word problems. Due to changing schools a couple times and different curriculum in each, I ended up taking Algebra I three times (needless to say, by year three, I was completely bored!), then later took Algebra II and College Algebra. Nevertheless, on the ACT I did rather poorly on the algebra section because it is made mostly of word problems. Same on the GRE. So before starting another degree program that is heavier in math than my first, I picked up this book to help me learn the concepts with which I struggle.
Somehow, in all those classes (plus one more in college), I just never got it, but with this book, I finally did. I actually began to enjoy them! This book explains things very simply and gives just the right amount of problems to help you practice. The explanations on how to solve the problems and on how the practice problems are solved are very easy to understand as well.
All I can say is THANK YOU, Bluman! I wish I had picked this up 5 years ago! :)
Great anticipation August 2, 2007
M. Schuerman (Los Angeles, CA)
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
I went through Allan G. Bluman's Pre-Algebra Demystified book and found it to be absolutely enjoyable. It is so clear and so thorough that the material just seeps into your head. He seems to have perfect pitch as a teacher. I am ordering his Math Word Problems Demystified book on the strength of how he wrote the Pre-Algebra book. I can't imagine that it will disappoint, thus the 5 star rating.
Awesome purchase!! May 15, 2007
cricket jones (chicago)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I highly recommend this book as a "must have" for any entrance exam refresher. Very easy to understand how to break apart the 10 different type of word problems.
Absolutely wonderful book February 6, 2007
BB Gunn (Macon Georgia)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Get this for your 6th grade student. It reviews math they have had and teaches how to figure out word problems. It has great explanations and examples. It has practice problems and then quizzes at the end of a unit. Answers are either right after the problems or at the back of the book. Parents can use this to help kids, and math teachers can certainly use it for probably 5th through 8th or 9th grades.
Math Word Problems Demystified February 6, 2007
Victoria Campbell (Finksburg, Maryland United States)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This book is great. It breaks the various word problems into categories and then develops a plan to help solve that category. This book is easy to understand and has helped me tutor my children in this area. Most people roll their eyes at math word problems this book has changed that. I highly recommend it.
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