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

If you post a picture (or type the information) and explain the confusion, we also help for free.

 

[scottbrandon]

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. I even looked at quickbooks intuit reviews for tips on user-friendly guides and clarity. 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

For an easier-to-understand pre-algebra approach, try Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies or OpenStax Pre-Algebra. For self-paced online courses, Khan Academy, edX, and Art of Problem Solving all offer flexible lessons you can pause and resume as needed. Focus on short sessions and go at your own pace.