Master Math: Basic Math and Pre-Algebra

I am please with the condition of the book and the promptness of mailing for me to receive. Thank you very much and keep up the excellent job.

The mathematical concepts are explained in terms of what they truly mean. What is multiplication? Students are usually taught some formula, as I was, and told to memorize it. But we are not generally taught what a mathematical operation really is. It is clear throughout this book, and her other Master Math books, that she is trying to explain what is really happening when you are performing a mathematical operation, such as multiplication or division. Fractions, decimals, exponents, etc., are also explained for what they are and what they mean. The beginning of the book has the most basic explanations of numbers, types of numbers, negative numbers, using the number line to visualize negative numbers, and addition and subtraction of negative numbers. It also covers basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Because of calculators, the younger generations do not really understand the basic mathematical operations as well as fractions, decimals, ratios, etc. - Ross explains them. The beginning of the book is a great tool for introducing kids to math. Like most books, Ross presents clearly and succinctly `how to do arithmetic', and for some people this is enough, but I like her explanations of what is really going on. This book also presents the topics logically in a way that builds in difficulty. This book is good for students struggling with basic math because you can quickly look up math topics in the index or table of contents. It is also great for parents who want to tutor their kids. Highly recommended!

I like this book. It explains each math concept. It is a good reference tool for math.

Table of Contents for the first book in the Master Math series, Basic Math and Pre-AlgebraIntroduction 1Chapter 1 Numbers and Their Operations 51.1. Digits and the base ten system 6 1.2. Whole numbers 7 1.3. Addition of whole numbers 7 1.4. Subtraction of whole numbers 15 1.5. Multiplication of whole numbers 22 1.6. Division of whole numbers 35 1.7. Divisibility, remainders, factors and multiples 43 1.8. Integers 45 1.9. Even and odd integers 46 1.10. Zero 47 1.11. Addition and subtraction of negative and positive integers 48 1.12. Multiplication and division of negative and positive integers 51 1.13. The real number line 52 1.14. Absolute value 53 1.15. Prime numbers 54 1.16. Rational vs. irrational numbers 54 1.17. Complex numbers 55 1.18. Rounding, truncating and estimating numbers 59 1.19. Inequalities, >, <, ¡Ý, ¡Ü 62 1.20. Factorial 66<p>Chapter 2 Fractions 67<p>2.1. Definitions 67 2.2. Multiplying fractions 68 2.3. Adding and subtracting fractions with common denominators 69 2.4. Adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators 70 2.5. Dividing fractions 76 2.6. Reducing fractions 77 2.7. Complex fractions, mixed numbers and improper fractions 78 2.8. Adding and subtracting mixed numbers 82 2.9. Comparing fractions: Which is larger or smaller? 83<p>Chapter 3 Decimals 87<p>3.1. Definitions 87 3.2. Adding and subtracting decimals 90 3.3. Multiplying decimals 93 3.4. Dividing decimals 95 3.5. Rounding decimals 97 3.6. Comparing the size of decimals 98 3.7. Decimals and money 99<p>Chapter 4 Percentages 101<p>4.1. Definitions 101 4.2. Figuring out the percents of numbers 102 4.3. Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing percents 105 4.4. Percent increase and decrease (percent change) 107 4.5. Simple and compound interest 109<p>Chapter 5 Converting Percentages, Fractions and Decimals 111<p>5.1. Converting fractions to percents 111 5.2. Converting percents to fractions 112 5.3. Converting fractions to decimals 113 5.4. Converting decimals to fractions 113 5.5. Converting percents to decimals 115 5.6. Converting decimals to percents 117<p>Chapter 6 Ratios, Proportions and Variation 118<p>6.1. Definitions 118 6.2. Comparing ratios to fractions and percents 120 6.3. Variation and proportion 121<p>Chapter 7 Powers and Exponents 123<p>7.1. Definition of the exponent or power 123<p>7.2. Negative exponents 124 7.3. Multiplying exponents with the same base 125 7.4. Multiplying exponents with different bases 126 7.5. Dividing exponents with the same base 126 7.6. Dividing exponents with different bases 128 7.7. Raising a power of a base to a power 128 7.8. Distributing exponents into parenthesis 129 7.9. Addition of exponents 130 7.10. Subtraction of exponents 131 7.11. Exponents involving fractions 131<p>Chapter 8 Logarithms 133<p>8.1. Definition of the logarithm 133 8.2. Common (base t

I found the book in the library and took it home. I find it to be an excellent book describing every mathematical function from counting and the number line to logarithms and square roots, including fractions, decimals and percents. I'll be using this book as a reference for sequential teaching as a volunteer tutor--that's why I'm purchasing this book today.