The Ultimate Math Refresher for the GRE, GMAT, and SAT | 
| Author: Lighthouse Review
Publisher: Lighthouse Review Inc
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  54 reviews
Sales Rank: 4233
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.6 x 0.5
ISBN: 0967759404
Dewey Decimal Number: 378
EAN: 9780967759401
ASIN: 0967759404
Publication Date: December 31, 1999
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Product Description
A comprehensive math review for the GRE, GMAT, and SAT. This math refresher workbook is designed to clearly and concisely state the basic math rules and principles of arithmetic, algebra, and geometry which a student needs to master. This is accomplished through a series of carefully sequenced practice sets designed to build a student's math skills step-by-step. The workbook emphasizes basic concepts and problem solving skills. Strategies for specific question types on the GRE, GMAT, and SAT are the focus of the Lighthouse Review self study programs.
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 Too simple. Dwells on basics for too long,omits a lot of important material. September 10, 2008
Dear Reader,
It's been a while since I've written a review,but this time i felt compelled.
The ultimate math refresher promises a lot and delivers very little to none. I bought it for an upcoming GMAT test. GMAT math is still substantially 'below' GRE levels, so I really don't understand how this book can claim to prepare for higher levels, when it doesn't even cover the full spectrum of GMAT necessities. While it will explain how to add fractions in almost painfull detail, proper treatment of nasty word problems, algebra- and ratio questions has been almost completely neglected.
I was extremely disappointed. I read a couple chapters and discarded it in favor of an EZ solutions practice book together with the official orange book. Even the Kaplan titles bring more to the table then this thing. All in all disappointing.
 Great Time Saver August 23, 2008
Wow, this book is awesome. I am already trying to study like 1000 subjects with the GMAT, but this book breaks it down. First it test you on your problem areas, then gives you a page number to reference if you missed a question, then you just fix the problem areas and move on. Great book!
A great warm-up! August 11, 2008
This book is perfect for those who have a) not had a math class in a while or b) little confidence in their math skills. As one of the mathematically crippled myself, I felt I needed a brush up on my skills. This is a great entry-level book with wonderful step-by-step instructions, both of methodology and practice problems.
This is a "leg up" book, though. You definitely need to couple this book with more advanced practice to be successful on the GRE. Try the Barron's comprehensive study aid.
Nice Math Refresher July 11, 2008
I think this is a good book to go through before you jump into the official exam books. I really liked the Geometry section since that was where I was feeling the pinch when I started looking at the GMAT books. However I think you would get away by not doing the Algebra & Arithmetic since they were pretty simple.
 Far too basic June 24, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this book based on amazon reviewers comments and I was wrong. This book is so simple it's not even funny. Just skimming through it, I can not even say that it will help with the GMAT in the slightest way.
For a far better math review guide for gmat preparation, I would reccommend the Arco Gmat/GRE Math review book. This book assumes you know how to add and multiply (unlike the "Ultimate" refresher) and goes through topics in great detail. I am almost done with the entire Arco book and love how it introduces new topis and gives you problems that range in difficulty - from easy to hard. This is how you build up a mathematical skillset.
Not to mention, the Arco book covers the bredth of math-related topics which are likely to appear on the GMAT.
Anyone looking to get a serious score, steer clear of this waste of $. Your $ is better spent on the Arco book.
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