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McGraw-Hill's GED Mathematics with CD-ROM » (Book & CD-ROM)

Book cover image of McGraw-Hill's GED Mathematics with CD-ROM by Jerry Howett

Authors: Jerry Howett
ISBN-13: 9780071469357, ISBN-10: 0071469354
Format: Paperback
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Date Published: February 2006
Edition: Book & CD-ROM

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Author Biography: Jerry Howett

Jerry Howett is an experienced math teacher and author of mathematics instructional guides.

Book Synopsis

Develop the confidence and sharpen the skills you need to conquer the most feared exam of the GED

Don't sweat it-McGraw-Hill's GED Mathematics will get you through the math portion of the GED with no problem! It guides you through your preparation step-by-step. First you will assess your strengths and weaknesses by taking a Pretest. The following chapters introduce you to math concepts on which hundreds of GED questions are based. Finally, you will test your knowledge and gauge your preparedness with a posttest. Simple as 1-2-3!

No other GED Math test prep gives you all this:

  • A premium-quality CD-ROM with three interactive tests packed with new questions not repeated in the book
  • Automatic scoring and diagnostic analysis for all tests on the CD-ROM-ideal for targeting strengths and weaknesses
  • Clear instructions to show you how to use number grids and coordinate plane grids
  • Easy-to-follow lessons to develop essential math skills in whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percents, ratios, data analysis, geometry, and algebra
  • Guidelines for the Casio fx-260 calculator
  • Problem-solving strategies to help you understand word problems
  • Test-taking tips and strategies that will raise your score
  • A checklist to help you plan your course of study
  • A complete Answer Key that explains why each answer is the correct choice
  • And much more!

With McGraw-Hill's GED Mathematics, you will sharpen your study skills for test success!

Jerry Howett is an experienced math teacher and author of mathematics instructional guides.

Table of Contents

To the Studentvii
Mathematics Pretest1
Pretest Answer Key13
Pretest Evaluation Chart16
Chapter 1Whole Numbers17
Number Values and Facts17
The Basic Operations20
GED Test-Taking Shortcuts (Rounding, Estimating, Using a Calculator)24
Special Topics with Whole Numbers (Mean and Median, Powers, Square Roots, Number Sequences and Patterns)30
Properties of Numbers39
Order of Operations43
Using a Number Grid45
Whole Numbers Review and GED Practice47
Chapter 2Word Problems51
Five Steps to Solving Word Problems52
GED Problem Solving (Multistep Problems, Item Sets, Formulas, Set-up Answers)63
Word Problems Review and GED Practice72
Chapter 3Decimals75
Understanding Decimals75
Adding and Subtracting Decimals82
Multiplying and Dividing Decimals85
Scientific Notation with Large Numbers93
Decimal Word Problems95
Decimals Review and GED Practice98
Chapter 4Fractions103
Understanding Fractions103
Working with Fractions109
Adding Fractions115
Subtracting Fractions117
Multiplying Fractions120
Dividing Fractions123
Fractions and Decimals124
Scientific Notation with Small Numbers127
Fraction Word Problems129
Fractions Review and GED Practice133
Chapter 5Ratio and Proportion137
Ratio137
Proportion140
Proportion Word Problems142
Ratio and Proportion Review and GED Practice145
Chapter 6Percent149
Understanding Percent149
Percents, Decimals, and Fractions150
Solving Percent Problems156
Percent Word Problems167
Percent Review and GED Practice179
Chapter 7Measurement183
Customary Measures183
Metric Measures186
Converting Measurements188
Scales, Meters, and Gauges190
Measurement Review and GED Practice194
Chapter 8Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability197
Graphs and Tables197
Probability212
Statistical Analysis217
Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability Review and GED Practice220
Chapter 9Basic Geometry223
Common Geometric Shapes223
Perimeter and Circumference234
Area240
Solid Figures249
Volume252
Triangles259
Similarity and Congruence263
Pythagorean Relationship271
Basic Geometry Review and GED Practice276
Chapter 10The Basics of Algebra281
Working with Signed Numbers281
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions292
Solving One-Step Equations294
Solving Longer Equations297
Solving Inequalities304
Writing Algebraic Expressions306
Using Algebra to Solve Word Problems315
Using Algebra to Solve Geometry Problems317
Basics of Algebra Review and GED Practice320
Chapter 11Advanced Topics in Algebra and Geometry323
The Coordinate Plane323
Linear Equations329
Slope and Intercepts331
Multiplying and Dividing Monomials336
Factoring339
Trigonometric Ratios343
Quadratic Equations346
Advanced Algebra and Geometry Review and GED Practice351
Mathematics Posttest355
Posttest Answer Key365
Posttest Evaluation Chart368
Mathematics Practice Test369
Practice Test Answer Key380
Practice Test Evaluation Chart382
Answer Key383
Formulas439
Using a Calculator440
Glossary441
Index445

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