Math Practice Simplified: Pre-Algebra (Book L)

Book excerpt: Strong math skills are essential to success in school and life. Math Practice Simplified - Pre-Algebra provides practice activities that help students become proficient in working with signed numbers, numbers and expressions with exponents, square numbers, and square roots. Proficiency with these concepts is an essential prerequisite skill for higher mathematics. Integers appear in the first part of the book with rational numbers and irrational numbers to follow. Throughout, the numbers have been kept simple so that the emphasis remains on the pre-algebraic concept. This eBook is designed for students in grades 6, 7, and 8. Students using Math Practice Simplified—Pre-Algebra can build a solid foundation for mathematics, increase self-esteem, and improve performance on standardized tests. The exercises are placed on the pages so that adequate workspace is available with few visual distractions to interfere with concentration. Answers are provided at the back of the book.