Author: Lynette Long Ph.D.
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Series
Keywords: painless, series, barron, algebra
Number of Pages: 296
Published: 1998-08-01
List price: $8.95
ISBN-10: 0764106767
ISBN-13: 9780764106767
For students who break out in a cold sweat at the mention of any math subject, Painless Algebra is a way to relax and learn without pain. The author’s approach eliminates confusion by taking math details one at a time and transforming algebra into a subject everybody can master--and even enjoy! Painless Algebra is an ideal self-teaching text for middle-school students who need more help than they’re getting in the classroom. It also makes fine preparation for those taking SAT, ACT and other tests where questions include math problems. A user-friendly introductory chapter gives mean
Author: Jeffrey Strausser
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Serie
Keywords: painless, series, writing, barron
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2001-09-01
List price: $8.99
ISBN-10: 0764118102
ISBN-13: 9780764118104
Titles in Barron’s Painless Series are textbook supplements designed especially for classroom use by middle school and high school students. The approach of each title is an appeal to students who think that the subject is boring, or too difficult, or both. The authors, all experienced educators, take a light approach, showing kids what is most interesting about each subject, and how seemingly difficult problems can be transformed into fun quizzes, brain-ticklers, and challenging puzzles with rational solutions. Here is practical advice that transforms essay writing into a satisfying exp
Author: Lynette Long Ph.D.
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Serie
Keywords: painless, series, geometry, barron
Number of Pages: 320
Published: 2001-07-01
List price: $8.99
ISBN-10: 0764117734
ISBN-13: 9780764117732
Titles in Barron’s Painless Series are textbook supplements designed especially for classroom use by middle school and high school students. The approach of each title is an appeal to students who think that the subject is boring, or too difficult, or both. The authors, all experienced educators, take a light approach, showing kids what is most interesting about each subject, and how seemingly difficult problems can be transformed into fun quizzes, brain-ticklers, and challenging puzzles with rational solutions. Geometry becomes painless—and even fun—once students learn the sub
Author: Lynette Long
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Serie
Keywords: painless, series, geometry, barron
Number of Pages: 320
Published: 2009-06-12
List price: $9.99
ISBN-10: 0764142305
ISBN-13: 9780764142307
The author demonstrates how solving geometric problems amounts to fitting parts together to solve interesting puzzles. Students discover relationships that exist between parallel and perpendicular lines; analyze the characteristics of distinct shapes such as circles, quadrilaterals, and triangles; and learn how geometric principles can solve real-world problems. Titles in Barron?s Painless Series are written especially for middle school and high school students who are having a difficult time with a specific subject. In many cases, a student is confused by the subject?s complexity and details.
Author: Jeffrey Strausser
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Serie
Keywords: painless, series, writing, barron
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2009-06-12
List price: $9.99
ISBN-10: 0764142348
ISBN-13: 9780764142345
Updated with many new references, this entertaining book advises students on ways to enliven their essay assignments with vivid images, avoid the dull passive voice, and construct smooth, well-crafted sentences that flow together to create unified themes. Short quizzes called ?Brain Ticklers? appear throughout the text. Titles in Barron?s Painless Series are written especially for middle school and high school students who are having a difficult time with a specific subject. In many cases, a student is confused by the subject?s complexity and details. Still other students simply finds a subjec
Author: Lynette Long Ph.D.
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Serie
Keywords: painless, barron, algebra
Number of Pages: 304
Published: 2006-08-01
List price: $9.99
ISBN-10: 0764134345
ISBN-13: 9780764134340
For students who are intimidated by all forms of math, here is a set of easy steps that lead to an understanding of elementary algebra. The author defines all terms, points out potential pitfalls in algebraic calculation, and makes problem solving a fun activity. New in this edition are painless approaches to understanding and graphing linear equations, solving systems of linear inequalities, and graphing quadratic equations. Barron?s popular Painless Series of study guides for middle school and high school students offer a lighthearted, often humorous approach to their subjects, transformin
Author: Darolyn E. Jone
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Serie
Keywords: painless, series, barron, comprehension, reading
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 2004-10-01
List price: $9.99
ISBN-10: 0764127667
ISBN-13: 9780764127663
Reading comprehension is a skill that all students must develop for academic success, especially as they advance to college and beyond. This book for junior and senior high school students asks them meaningful questions about their reading preferences and difficulties. For example— What kind of reader am I? Avid or reluctant? What can I do if I don’t understand what I’m reading? How do I keep the information in my head? All students can profit from this book, but reluctant readers will find it especially helpful. Guided by the author, who is an experienced teacher, they learn
