Beat Algebra Before it Beats You! is a basic skills review for students who are entering Algebra. Working through problem sets, students review key topics from arithmetic and pre-algebra. Each problem set practices students in the core skills needed for success in Algebra, without the clutter of complex and often-confusing textbook segments. Beat Algebra Before It Beats You! is recommended for students entering middle grades, high school, or college Algebra courses.
About the author: Hal Torrance has worked as a teacher in a variety of elementary and middle school settings. He’s also taught high school mathematics for college-bound students. In 1997 he began writing articles, books, and testing materials for educational publishers, eventually authoring over two dozen titles. He now publishes his own line of books for the education market, focusing primarily on mathematics.