The Bottom Line
If you struggle with basic math, this edition of Math Smart can help. The book's approach is easy to follow and includes many user-friendly math techniques.
Pros
- Comprehensive
- Contains lessons and quizzes
- Excellent primer for the SAT
Cons
- None. This is a great book.
Description
- Written by Marcia Lerner
- Published by The Princeton Review / Random House Inc
- A great math reference for the office, school, or home
Guide Review - Math Smart - Getting a Grip on Basic Math
When you have a hard time with math, even the most basic number crunching can give you a headache. If you want to eliminate your problems with math, consider picking up a copy of Math Smart: Getting a Basic Grip on Math.
Created by The Princeton Review, Math Smart's approach is easy to understand. You'll learn basic math operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division before moving on to fractions, ratios, algebra, geometry, and statistics
What I liked most about Math Smart: Getting a Basic Grip on Math was the format. Each section is broke down in an easy to follow lesson and a subsequent quiz.
I would highly recommend this book to:
Created by The Princeton Review, Math Smart's approach is easy to understand. You'll learn basic math operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division before moving on to fractions, ratios, algebra, geometry, and statistics
What I liked most about Math Smart: Getting a Basic Grip on Math was the format. Each section is broke down in an easy to follow lesson and a subsequent quiz.
I would highly recommend this book to:
- Anyone who uses math at work
- High school students
- Parents who want to help their children with homework
- Students preparing for the GED, SAT, and other standardized tests
- Anyone looking for a basic math refresher


