501 Math Word Problems (501 Math Word Problems)

Many vital standardized tests - including high school exit exams, PSAT, SAT, and GRE, as well as professional and civil service qualifying exams - use word problems to test math and logic skills. What makes this book different than other math practice books? It's simple: This volume contains only word problems - the kinds you encounter at school and on high stakes tests. Gaining familiarity with this specific question type is a proven technique for increasing test scores. The Skill Builder in Focus method provides the targeted practice on these questions necessary to attain higher scores. Questions are divided into six chapters: algebra, geometry, fractions, percents, decimals, and miscellaneous math. Within each chapter, questions move from easy to advanced, giving test-takers the opportunity to gain confidence in each math area. Each chapter contains questions, answers, and detailed explanations to reinforce learning and understanding. Diagrams and useful terminology help clarify math rules for effective studying and retention.

School assessment tests and civil service tests ask test takers to prove their math competence through a series of problem-solving questions. Mathphobics or students who feel they just need a little extra practice in math can brush up on their math skills with the practice questions and exercises in this book. Questions focus on fractions, decimals, percents, algebra, and geometry. Each category approaches the subject on levels that go from easy to advanced, giving test takers the chance to gain confidence in each math area. Answer explanations act as teaching guides as they explain every step a mathematician would take to solve the problem.

501 Math Word Problems was designed to provide students with review and practice for the math word problems that are found on many standardized tests, including high school exit exams, the PSAT, SAT, and GRE, and professional and civil service qualifying exams. The book's 501 problems are organized into six Miscellaneous Math, Fractions, Decimals, Percents, Algebra, and Geometry. The book teaches both basic and advanced math concepts and every problem comes with a complete answer explanation. For problems that require numerous steps, a thorough step-by-step explanation is provided. Offers targeted practice on solving word problems. Questions are divided into six chapters to focus on algebra, geometry, fractions, percents, decimals, and miscellaneous math that range from easy to advanced problem solving