elementary

Dino Trilogy

Dino Trilogy v4.0 (ASP) - DynoTech Software. Three exciting windows educational games for ages 5-12 [Memory, Math, Spelling]. Help Derik the Dinosaur rescue items from Rex the Tyrannosaurus by solving various learning challenges. Includes animation, music, and sound effects. 'No loose' feature helps make learning more fun. Req: Any version of Windows or OS/2; 8MB RAM; Sound Card (optional, but recommended). [www.dynotech.com]...
DynoTech Software :: educational :: education :: math :: spelling :: dynotech :: arithmetic :: learning :: kids :: children :: dinosaurs :: numbers :: words :: learn :: fun :: elementary :: school :: der :: Dino Trilogy

Algebra -amp- Trigonometry 7th Edition

1 stars (Never read it, but...) - I'll admit, I have never looked at this book, but Michael Sullivan's other Trigonometry book is very bad. No specific exampels, vauge explanations. If this book is anything like his old one, dont get it!!! 1 stars (Buyer Beware) - The information listed in the "Product Details" section for this book is very misleading. As noted in the other comments, this book is the paperback Student Solutions Manual. It is NOT a hardcover book and the ISBN number is not ISBN: 0130914657 (as listed in the product detail section). This book may prove to be helpful but it was not the book I thought I ordered. 4 stars (Very Good Precalculus Reference) - With the sixth edition of this textbook, Sullivan has made significant strides since the fifth edition of the College Algebra portion. The interval notations used to indicate the regions where the value of a function is increasing or decreasing is so much more clear and concise. In contrast to the former use of frequently displaying number lines with pluses and minuses underneath, in which the readings of them were perhaps more of an exercise for the eyes than for the mind, Sullivan revised this mess using parentheses and brackets to indicate test intervals. As a teacher, I say that this is not the most user-friendly book for an instructor who teaches one hour college algebra classes three times a week. Oftentimes, for me to quickly get the fundamentals across, I have to paraphrase what Sullivan lays out in many of the sections. The language is often too theoretical for several of my students (Many are in non-technical majors but have to complete college algebra as a last mathematics course requirement), and I have to put the symbolic logic sequences into terms that can cross over to applied mathematics. This is not meant to be a criticism, however. Perhaps the main weaknesses lie in the shortcomings of applied problems, particularly in the sections concerning maxima and minima, and especially in th...
Prentice Hall :: Mathematics & Algebra & General :: Elementary geometry & trigonometry :: Trigonometry :: Science&Mathematics :: Mathematics :: Algebra - General :: Algebra :: M :: Algebra -amp- Trigonometry (7th Edition)

Beginning Algebra 4th Edition

4 stars (Great student text) - This book supports students by offering examples that are clear and easy to understand. I enjoyed using this text as it offered students the opportunity to successfully solve challenging exercises. Math textbooks are extremely difficult to read and interpret. Martin-Gay took her book to a level of simplicity that most math texts simply don't have. 1 stars (Daylight robbery) - I had to have this course for my general education credits at OSU and this book sold for 86.00 USED (I emphasize USED and you'll read why later). Today when book buy-back was open, I was informed that they weren't buying back the 3rd edition because a new one was coming out for fall, the 4th edition. I have just looked thru the book and THERE IS NOTHING DIFFERENT BUT THE COVER. For this they can stop buying the old books and sell the new one for 100.00 or more NEW?? This is ridiculous; students have no choice but to buy their books for their classess. Then they are told they can't sell them back or if they can, they get the rock bottom price. All because publishers have to sell the newest and best thing of the moment. Just because they change the cover doesn't mean it gives license to jack up prices. Get real!! 1 stars (waste of $ and time) - This book was the required book for my college class. It is nothing short of pure torture. Thank God my professor is excellent!! The examples in this book are very hard to interpret and the problems are not much good either. Also, the answers to the chapter problems in the back of the book contain only the odd-numbered problems. Good luck! ...
Prentice Hall :: Mathematics & Algebra & General :: Science&Mathematics :: Mathematics :: Algebra - General :: Algebra - Elementary :: Algebra :: K Elayn Martin-Gay :: :: Beginning Algebra (4th Edition)

Intermediate Algebra with CD-ROM- Third Edition

1 stars (not great) - well like the title says it suppose to be hardcover, have a CD-ROM with it and be titled INtermediate Algebra... none of it applied... i didn't get the CD it was not hardcover and the book i got is called STUDENT COLUTIONS MANUAL for tussy and Gustafson's ELEMENTARY AND INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA! totally not the same freaking book.....! ...
Brooks Cole :: Mathematics & General :: Science&Mathematics :: Mathematics :: Algebra - Intermediate :: Algebra - General :: Algebra - Elementary :: Algebra :: R David Gustafson :: :: Intermediate Algebra with CD-ROM- Third Edition

MP- Elementary Statistics with CD-ROM

5 stars (I used this book for an online stats with ease.) - I did not have the luxary of an instructor guide me through problems and have my questions clarified in class. I took the class online and I had no problem inderstanding how to wrok out the problems. It goes into detail on how to work out problems and gives examples step by step. There are also a lot of practice problems in the text with odd numbers answered for review. The CD in also a great learning advantage with some of the chapters with E-professor. Excellent to walk you through your stats course. 5 stars (Excellent Statistics Book) - Excellent college book and I intend to keep this in my library for future reference. This book was well done for the beginner and some advance users. This book covers many step-by-step solutions using excel and the "TI83 calculator." ...
McGraw-Hill Science-Engineering-Math :: Science&Mathematics :: Probability & Statistics - General :: Mathematics :: Mathematical Statistics :: Allan Bluman :: Allan G Bluman :: :: MP- Elementary Statistics with CD-ROM

Do I Really Have to Teach Reading-- Content Comprehension- Grades 6-12

5 stars (A Book for Every Teacher) - Whether you teach math, English, science, or any discipline in a school, this book will make you a BETTER teacher. In addition, when you apply Tovani's suggestions, your students will IMPROVE. This book is worth taking personal time outside the classroom to read. It will make your time in the classroom more purposeful. 4 stars (Practical, easy to apply strategies.) - This book gave me a lot of ideas for getting students to probe into a text to get beyond basic comprehension of a text to creating personal meaning from text. Her techniques are for every student, the talented and the struggling. The only frustrating thing I found about the book is she assumes all teachers work in ideal environments. She tells teachers to get parents to donate post its for the note taking strategy she uses. Parents at my inner city school would not do this. 5 stars (This book was SO helpful!) - I was assigned this book for a class this semester in my grad program. As a science teacher, I went into the class thinking, "Why do I have to take this class??" After the first day, I went to buy my textbook. That night we were assigned the first chapter. I sat down, to read just that chapter, but ended up reading the entire book. Tovani's style of writing is so easy to read and follow. There are items discussed in the book that you can incorporate into your first day of class, and things to use all year. I feel that with these ideas in place, my students are going to do much better in my class. My eyes are open now to the need for teaching reading in every subject. I would reccommend this book to first year teachers and well seasoned teachers alike. Thank you Ms. Tovani for writing such a great book! ...
Stenhouse Publishers :: Teaching Methods & Materials - Reading :: Secondary :: Reading (Secondary) :: Reading (Middle school) :: Language :: Elementary :: Education & Teaching :: Content a :: Do I Really Have to Teach Reading-- Content Comprehension- Grades 6-12

Intermediate Algebra- Ninth Edition

5 stars (Further adventures with algebra...) - This book is currently being used by the community college where I tutor as a book for the internet version of Intermediate Algebra, a course that most of our two-year degree programmes require as part of the mathematics requirement, and one of the most 'popular' courses at the tutor centre. Because this book is used by the internet course, it has to be well crafted to enable students to learn from on their own, and indeed, it seems to pass muster on that account. The organisation of the book is fairly standard for algebra texts of this level: basic number theory is introduced (which should be a refresher or review from previous basic mathematics or algebra courses), the linear equations and inequalities are introduced, with equations of one variable, some elementary set operations, and the concept of inequalities. The third chapter introduces graphs, with the x-y coordinate axis, two-variable equations introduced. The fourth chapter looks at systems of equations, both in two and three variables, and introduces matrix methodology. The fifth chapter develops the ideas of exponents, introducing scientific notation and polynomial multiplication and division. This is a prelude to factoring, the subject of chapter six. Trinomial factors, special cases and general approaches are discussed, including the grouping method and trial-and-error. Chapter seven looks at rational expressions, complex fractions, and applications that build upon the factoring. Chapter eight introduces roots and radicals as a prelude to the quadratic equation in chapter nine. Graphing of functions such as parabolas is developed here. Chapter ten looks at logarithmic, inverse and exponential functions, leading to analytic geometry topics such as conic sections, nonlinear functions and nonlinear systems in chapter eleven. This include hyperbolas, circles, and ellipses. The final chapter addresses the ideas of series (arithmetic sequences, ge...
Addison Wesley :: Mathematics & Algebra & General :: Science&Mathematics :: Mathematics :: Algebra - Elementary :: Algebra :: Terry McGinnis :: John Hornsby :: Margaret L Lial :: :: Intermediate Algebra- Ninth Edition

Glencoe Algebra 1- Integration Applications Connections

1 stars (DON'T BUY THIS BOOK!!!!) - My name is Sarah and I attend Ridgeway High School located in Memphis, Tn. I am in the 11th garde. I'm taking Alebra II right now, but I remember dealing with that book. It is not a good book. They have pages put in the wrong places. They will tell you to do a problem and you wouldn't know a thing about it, then at the end of the chapter, it will show you everythign about it. I encourage you not to buy this book. I would not waiste my money!!! 1 stars (High School Math Teacher) - I must agree with the other reviews: this book stinks. It is not organized in a logical order. For instance, in section 1-1 students are expected to translate verbal expressions into algebraic ones. To do this, a student needs to understand order of operations, which isn't introduced until a later chapter. If you are a teacher picking an Algebra 1 book for your students, don't pick this book. 1 stars (Crap) - My school buys this book obviously because it's cheap or something. Nobody gets this. The writers are too busy trying to sound intelligent and make themselves look good that they leave everyone behind. It's just crap. They act like your suppose to understand it already and the reason we have the book is to learn. ...
Glencoe-McGraw-Hill :: Juvenile Nonfiction & Mathematics & General :: Science&Mathematics :: Mathematics - General :: Mathematics :: Algebra - General :: Algebra - Elementary :: Foster :: :: Glencoe Algebra 1- Integration Applications Connections

Elementary Statistics - Picturing the World 3rd Edition

Elementary Statistics : Picturing the World (3rd Edition)...
Prentice Hall :: Mathematics & Statistics :: Textbooks :: Statistics :: Science&Mathematics :: Probability & Statistics - General :: Mathematics :: Mathematical Statistics :: Elizab :: Elementary Statistics - Picturing the World (3rd Edition)

A Elementary and Intermediate Algebra- Concepts and Applications Combined Approach 3rd Edition

5 stars (View From a Math Tutor) - I have tutored math for over 20 years and Bittenger's book is one of the best I have ever seen for taking pre-algebra students from the basics to the complex. His examples are clearly laid out, easy to follow, and they lay a solid foundation for higher math learning. This book's concepts will definitely help high school students prepare for the SATs. 5 stars (Great self study book.) - I'm 38 and am a home schooler and to get back into math mode, I chose this book. I did every odd problem and some of the systhesis problems. You will learn the material if you take the time. I spent around 14 or 15 months to get through the book. The program is excersises and review. Constant review is huge plus. I recommend you get the solutions manual from addison wesley. I've just started Marv's et.al.. Precalculus book and then will go onto calculus. I'm enjoying the math. Much more then in high school. My son and I sit down and learn together. He says "get your book" and lets do math. The key to his desire to do math is because he see's his dad doing it. I've seen many other books and this tops them all. 5 stars (Makes it easy-free tutoring, & web site practice problems!) - This book is not all you get. The book itself is great. But the additional FREE helps which come with the book assure that even the most inept math student can learn algebra. These helps consist of, but are not limited to:1) free tutoring via phone,email,& fax; 2)free practice problems via internet website. Other supplemental materials consist of: Videotapes, Tutorial Software, and a solutions manual. These are all available for the student. I haven't even mentioned the benefits that a classroom teacher has through the Instructor Supplements. These consist of a Test Bank/Instructor's Guide, extra practice problems, mtls for transparencies, video tape index, and several tools for the computer users: test generator, test grader,on-line course managemen...
Addison Wesley :: Mathematics & Algebra & General :: Science&Mathematics :: Mathematics :: Algebra - General :: Algebra - Elementary :: Algebra :: Barbara L Johnson :: David J Elle :: A Elementary and Intermediate Algebra- Concepts and Applications Combined Approach (3rd Edition)

Elementary and Intermediate Algebra- Second Edition

Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, Second Edition...
Prentice Hall :: Mathematics & Algebra & General :: Science&Mathematics :: Mathematics :: Algebra - General :: Allen R Angel :: :: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra- Second Edition

College Algebra 7th Edition

1 stars (Wrong edition) - I ordered the 7th edition of College Algebra, Mark Sullivan and was sent the 6yh edition. Because these are totally different books and my class requires the 7th edtition I must return the book. Please let me know how to proceed with this so that I receive a credit on my account. 1 stars (Bad Placement) - He registered the book under the wrong edition so i lost 40 dollars!!! bad seller!! 4 stars (prolific problem sets) - In his latest update of this text, Sullivan takes the reader through a high school or undergraduate level course in algebra. Though the title says "College", all of this material is also eminently do-able at the high school level, for advanced students, aspiring to major in maths or science. While at the university level, it appears to be targeting those students not majoring in maths, physical science or engineering. Why? Because the dividing line is calculus. The book gives a good treatment of what you should know in maths, up to, but not including, calculus. It also has a chapter on probability. Which I don't think is usually considered part of algebra. But, pragmatically and correctly, Sullivan chose to include it. The text has numerous examples, with only a little emphasis on a strict derivation of theorems. Another indication that it does not target a maths major. Sullivan gives informal explanations that should suffice to satisfy most readers. Each chapter also has a prolific number of problems; around one hundred. Very suitable and convenient for a lecturer [you?] to assign as homework, since the book only supplies answers to half of these. Enough to keep your students happily [?] busy. ...
Prentice Hall :: Mathematics & Algebra & General :: Science&Mathematics :: Mathematics :: Algebra - General :: Algebra - Elementary :: Algebra :: Michael Sullivan :: :: College Algebra (7th Edition)

Intermediate Algebra with CD-ROM- BCA-iLrn Tutorial- and InfoTrac

5 stars (Math Rocks!!) - This book made math fun and easy. Math Rocks!!! As we used to say back in the day, "Full Tilt, Rock and Roll." ...
Brooks Cole :: Mathematics & General :: Science&Mathematics :: Mathematics :: Algebra - Intermediate :: Algebra - General :: Algebra - Elementary :: Algebra :: Peter D Frisk :: R :: Intermediate Algebra (with CD-ROM- BCA-iLrn Tutorial- and InfoTrac)

A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers- Eighth Edition

5 stars (Great Resource for Future Teachers) - This textbook is easy to read and follow. The explanations of mathematics, how to teach young children to use strategies, and examples of worksheets make this a great resource for future Elementary school teachers. ...
Addison Wesley :: Mathematics & General :: Study and teaching (Elementary) :: Study and teaching (Elementary :: Science&Mathematics :: Problem solving :: Mathematics :: General :: El :: A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers- Eighth Edition

Introductory Algebra 4th Edition

Introductory Algebra (4th Edition) ...
Prentice Hall :: Mathematics & Algebra & General :: Textbooks :: Science&Mathematics :: Mathematics :: Algebra - General :: Algebra - Elementary :: Algebra :: Robert F Blitzer :: :: Introductory Algebra (4th Edition)

Teaching Reading Sourcebook- Sourcebook for Kindergarten Through Eight Grade Core Literacy Training

5 stars (Fabulous resource!) - This book is an outstanding resource for all teachers of reading. It addresses a wide range of aspects of reading instruction, including phonemic awareness, decoding, fluency, and comprehension, to name just a few. For each area, the book includes several key sections: WHAT is ...?; WHY is ... important?; and HOW do you teach ...? The layout is simple to follow, and it is packed with excellent activities. It is truly amazing how much information is included in this one book. Most importantly, the content of the book is soundly based in current research that is presented in a very accessible way. The activities are well-designed and realistic, and all the necessary information is included to be able to implement the activity in your classroom. Every teacher should have a copy of this book! 5 stars (CORE Teaching Reading Resourcebook) - CORE Teaching Reading Resourcebook is a superior book to use as a reference in the classroom. It supports all areas of reading in grades K-8. Also it has wonderful advice about ELL students. Not only does this book have information about teaching reading, but it has hands on teaching methods that are proven practices. Some of the larger areas of the book are word structure, sound/print connection, decoding, spelling, vocabulary development, comprehension, reading and responding, and differentiated instruction. CORE Teaching Reading Resourcebook greatly compliments Words Their Way, another must have book. One downfall about this book is the page numbering system, but as you work from the book it becomes less difficult. My first book was given to me from the California Reading and Literature Project and I'm buying another copy for my son, who is also a teacher. I would recommend this book to any teacher interested in improving their knowledge of teaching reading. I often review my teaching strategies with this book before finalizing my lesson plans. ...
Academic Therapy Publications :: United States :: Teaching Methods & Materials - Reading :: Reading Skills :: Reading (Elementary) :: Language Experience Approach :: Language Arts & Disciplines :: Teaching Reading Sourcebook- Sourcebook for Kindergarten Through Eight Grade (Core Literacy Training

Elementary Statistics Update 9th Edition

4 stars (Book Is Great!!) - This book came fast and in awesome condition. It has helped a lot with class and I'm glad that I bought this item! 5 stars (Elementary Statistics) - Elementary Statistics with StatDisk is a very well laid out text making the introduction to new concepts easy. The text assists with Excel, TI-83 family of caluculators and gives comprehensive tips for using StatDisk. Z tables are included with the text on heavy paper stock. 4 stars (Good start in STATS) - I used the 8th edition in my intro STATS class a year ago and I loved the book. I found that he talks about the meaning of stuff and not just gives quick excel fixes like a lot of intro STAT books. He does go over how to do the problem on the TI-83 but he still goes over the formulas and how you can do with out. In my last intro stats book my department had it talked too much about excel and the calculator making students forget that this is math and not just plug in the number ...
Addison Wesley :: Mathematics & Statistics :: Science&Mathematics :: Probability & Statistics - General :: Mathematics :: Mario F Triola :: :: Elementary Statistics Update (9th Edition)

Elementary Statistics- Ninth Edtion

2 stars (A Disorganized and Confusing Textbook.) - Explanations of concepts are constantly interrupted mid-paragraph by various secondary explanations, questions and diagrams that do not tie in well with the central concept that was being explained. I find it very difficult to follow when each page is scattered with little side projects for the student to try with the cd-rom or with a calculator. Just glancing at any page it is hard to find the heart of the material. I much prefer a text that focuses on straight forward explanations of concepts rather than what seems to me as mere gimmicks. 4 stars (Solid, but not spectacular textbook) - I was assigned this book for use in teaching an introductory statistics course. The CD is quite good, containing a PowerPoint presentation outline for each chapter. It also has a section of excellent examples, but it only goes through the first three chapters, which is unfortunate. Each chapter begins with a "Chapter Case Study", which I found to be worthless. The text and examples in each section & chapter are pretty good, about what would be expected from a textbook. What is different is the "Technology Instructions" inserted throughout, for doing stats with Minitab, Excel XP, and the TI-83 Plus calculator (which my school requires). It's needed, because the TI-83 manual is not very good. Where the book could be better, for my class, is in describing how a student can verify his/her own work. Too many times students make a small mistake early in a problem, which leads to a non-sensical answer -- if the student stops to evaluate the meaning of it (for example, a probability greater than 1). Particularly in hypothesis testing, students frequently build the null and alternative hypotheses backwards, and then end up with a conclusion statement that clearly contradicts the data. While this book is very clear about a five-step approach to *doing* the test, it should have included a sixth step -- verifying that your answer m...
Duxbury Press :: Mathematics & Statistics :: Statistics :: Science&Mathematics :: Probability & Statistics - General :: Mathematics :: Patricia J Kuby :: Robert R Johnson :: :: Elementary Statistics- Ninth Edtion

Mathematics for Elementary Teachers- A Contemporary Approach- Sixth Edition

5 stars (Happy Customer!) - This was the first used textbook that I purchased online. The book was in almost-new condition, it arrived within 5 days after I placed the order, AND the cost was 50% less than the used book price at my college bookstore! I'll be searching Amazon again next semester! 5 stars (A VERY GOOD MATH BOOK!!!!!!) - So often, math textbooks are beyond anyone's comprehension. Here is one book that has changed all that! There are plenty of examples and explains the reasons and theories as to why a certain math topic is solved the way it is. It also shows different ways one could solve problems! This 6th edition doesn't have much difference from the 5th except for more on Statistics and Probability. ...
Wiley :: Education & Teaching Methods & Materials & General :: Teaching Methods & Materials - General :: Study and teaching (Elementary) :: Study and teaching (Eleme :: Mathematics for Elementary Teachers- A Contemporary Approach- Sixth Edition

College Algebra 9th Edition

1 stars (Now I'm scared! ) - I'm getting ready to take Intermediate Algebra using a text by this author. I will be required to take College Algebra next term and am hoping, after reading your reviews, that this is NOT the book that will be required for the class. Did anyone get value from "math help" websites? Thanks! 1 stars (I think I know why they use this book) - After reading the previous reviews for this book, I realized one question kept surfacing. Why? Why did my instructor choose this book? A very likely answer is this book could have been chosen based on the margin of profit the school bookstore makes off of it. I don't know this for certain, but I have encountered similiar problems with texts chosen when I was in college. A useless, high-priced text book was often a sign of a greedy college bookstore. I would tend to suspect this when we were required to spend quite a bit for inferior texts--esp. ones that changed editions often (requiring you to buy the 'newest' book). The instructor may have had little to do with the choice. I don't have much to say about this particular book, but when in this type of situation there are a few steps you can take. Attend every class and take good notes. If you notice most of the other students don't understand a particular concept, go to the instructor and ask that the lesson be repeated. Use the book only to work the assigned problems- use your notes for the methods. Hope this helps! 1 stars (College Algebra, 9th edition, by Lial) - I just got done with taking my final in College Algebra using this textbook. I was extremely frustrated and stressed during the whole course because I just couldn't get it! This book did not explain enough and just quickly glossed over or assumed that you knew the info already. Definitely not written for students, but for professors already gifted in algebra!! Needless to say, I struggled through this whole course. I had to buy three other algebra books just to understand what t...
Addison Wesley :: Mathematics & Pre-Calculus :: Science&Mathematics :: Pre-Calculus :: Mathematics :: Algebra - Elementary :: Algebra :: David I Schneider :: John Hornsby :: Margaret :: College Algebra (9th Edition)