If you find yourself having trouble learning Algebra and feeling confused about algebraic concepts, equations and logic, then Head First Algebra in the Head First series is the best learner's guide for you. Like all books in this series, it uses a visually rich format designed for the way the brain works. Based on the latest research in neurobiology, cognitive science and learning theory, this book combines words and pictures in a playful, mixed-media style that not only helps readers understand a subject, but also to remember it.

The whole book is full of engaging stories and practical, real-world explanations, and will help you learn everything from natural numbers and exponents to solving systems of equations and graphing polynomials. Along the way, you'll go beyond solving hundreds of repetitive problems, and actually use what you learn to make real-life decisions. For example: Does it make sense to buy two years of insurance on a car that depreciates as soon as you drive it off the lot? Can you really afford an XBox 360 and a new iPhone? Learn how to put algebra to work for you, and nail your class exams along the way.

Head First Algebra gives a complete algebra learning experience that engages readers by having them play games, solve puzzles, ponder mysteries, learn the fundamentals of Algebra that current students are struggling with, or parents have long since forgotten. While readers experience the joy of math, they'll learn everything they always wanted to know but were afraid to ask about natural numbers, exponents, graphs and graphing, polynomials, factoring, algebraic fractions, solving equations, the quadratic formula, and much more.

Table Of Contents

  • 1. What is Algebra?: Solving for unknowns...
  • 2. (More) Complicated Equations: Taking Algebra on the road
  • 3. Rules for Numeric Operations: Follow the rules
  • 4. Exponent Operations: Podcasts that spread like the plague (that's a good thing...)
  • 5. Graphing: A picture's worth 1,000 words
  • 6. Inequalities: Can't quite get enough?
  • 7. Systems of Equations: Know what you don't know
  • 8. Expanding Binomials & Factoring: Breaking up is hard to do
  • 9. Quadratic Equations: Getting out of line
  • 10. Functions: Everyone has limits
  • 11. Real-World Algebra: Solve the world's problems
  • A. Leftovers: The Top Five Things (we didn't cover)
  • B. Pre-Algebra Review: Build on a solid foundation

Download URLs

Format Download Size
PDF 25.9 MB
(Homepage)