What Books are Recommended? (pre-algebra books that are easier to comprehend)

[Inkhole]

I am beginning to learn maths at a later age (58) and have struggled with parts of Serge Lang's Basic Mathematics due to the way certain sections are written. Does anyone have any suggestions on any pre-algebra books that are easier to comprehend please? Also, I'm a full-time carer for Mother (vascular dementia) so perhaps there are online self paced courses someone could recommend please.

Thank you in advance for any help

Ian

 

[khansaheb]

I suggest you review the following web-site:

https://www.purplemath.com/ - there are bunches&bunches of workedout problems​

Another suggestion - hunt down a retired math/science teacher or engineer - who would be more than glad to indulge in face-to-face free-tutoring (I am one of those).

 

[Inkhole]

Thank you for your suggestion; the website certainly looks good. A retired teacher would be fantastic but I'm a full-time carer for mother so I cannot leave the house, although I guess over Zoom or similar could work though; great, I'll start searching

 

[Steven G]

I would recommend the series of videos I made for arithmetic which you can view at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxR41zxcT2Jl2Ul8T81zHPO3qpqE_VroL

 

[jonah2.0]

Beer induced recall and recommendation follows.

I am beginning to learn maths at a later age (58) and have struggled with parts of Serge Lang's Basic Mathematics due to the way certain sections are written. Does anyone have any suggestions on any pre-algebra books that are easier to comprehend please? Also, I'm a full-time carer for Mother (vascular dementia) so perhaps there are online self paced courses someone could recommend please.

Thank you in advance for any help

Ian

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&list=PLgIi4lM74yW0ChmzTdT1w5ruCnqP0bv3J

Click on that Pre-Algebra Full Course stuff.

 

[Bruce]

I guess over Zoom or similar could work

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