|  | Actor: Jason Gibson
Studio: Math Tutor DVD
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Rating:  80 reviews
Sales Rank: 20164
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 600 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 50
UPC: 733792545090
EAN: 0733792545090
ASIN: B0006OA9CE
Theatrical Release Date: 2005
Publication Date: March 1, 2006
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 Excellent learning method -- before or during a basic algebra class! May 19, 2007
J.D.
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Yes, the video quality of this DVD is lackluster. It was the very first dvd in a series -- created off a limited budget several years ago to help specific students. No one knew if this idea would take off or not mainstream wise. It did. Fear not, once you make it through this one, the visual/audio quality is way better on the others in this series.
This "entire series" is a very good supplement to accompany your classes. I suggest having your children watch this DVD even before starting an Algebra class. It will make math topics easier for them. The only reason students struggle in math is because it's a sequential subject. It's not really that hard, but once you fall behind, it can turn into a nightmare catching up. Don't let that happen!
We can delve into the shoddy-dismal teaching quality when it comes to math as well -- especially in the United States. But, that's a topic of huge debate already. If you're into preparing your kids for college, definately supplement their math program at home (buy them quality materials to use over the summers, etc). You can save them a lot of pain down the road. Once again, math's sequential, and not really hard if you stay on top of things. If you're good at algebra, geometry, and trig. by the time you get to calculus, you will wonder why you were even worried about it to begin with.
Some members are complaining that this single DVD doesn't cover all the topics. If a 10 hour dvd covered a full high school year/16 week college semester, run on out and buy yourself a lottery ticket. You found a genie.
This DVD's point: it gives you a solid background and serves as a starting point to help you through your class and your homework. With that in mind, this DVD is excellent. It covers many topics at the Intermediate Algebra level. If in college, get Algebra 2 to finish it off.
The Algebra 2/Pre-calculus DVD's cover topics introduced in College Algebra as well.
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P.S. Attn: Abbey, the snotty Physics major. I hope this DVD appears too easy for you. If it didn't, you're seriously lacking in skills and common sense. Well, at least you're succeeding in one of those areas. Seeing as you would have mastered algebra already, I don't see why you even bought this DVD. This is geared toward those learning Algebra 1 for the first time or as a refresher.
 Excellent content.. May 4, 2007
Mr. B. Hayes (London)
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
The content is very excellent but let down by the quality of the presentation which makes this DVD dull to watch after a short
period of time.
Great learning tool! April 25, 2007
Cathy
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Math Video Tutor has really helped refresh my math skills. It is a simple presentation that focuses completely on the subject with no visual distractions. It's so easy to understand and follow that I wish I'd had it back in high school. I highly recommend it to anyone of any age who needs help with math or wants to brush up.
 Very helpful March 21, 2007
Rose Dawson
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
There are few Algebra DVD videos to be found and this was the one I could find at the time. I only wish the production of the DVD video had been more polished and professionally done. Otherwise, I believe you will find it helpful to see problems being explained as they are done. Try viewing it on your computer, instead of the TV. The only reason for a 4 star rather than a five is the production issue.
Never mind the video quality; this does the job. January 23, 2007
Ian
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The DVD is fantastic, and I look forward to presenting this and the rest of Mr. Gibson's math series to my young nieces.
The approach is hands-on: to dry up the muddy places where we often get stuck. This isn't a complete mathematics course and wasn't intended as such; it's a tutorial meant to supplement the student's math classes and textbooks. There aren't a lot of definitions (the textbooks can provide them; if you're not in a class and want to re-learn math on your own, I recommend the Schaum's and REA Problem Solver's series). The video isn't high-definition, as other reviewers have pointed out, but isn't at all problematic. Everything is easily discernible. The other DVDs in the series are much clearer. The audio in this DVD is completely fine.
What I most appreciate is the straight teaching. Too often nowadays, lectures are turned into cartoons and skits. Despite the theories, theatrics can actually be counter-productive and can hinder abstract thought. So I thank Jason Gibson for treating his students like adults and talking directly to their intellects.
This is a bargain for the sheer amount of information and practice. It will help anyone learning or re-learning mathematics.
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