When not used on a daily basis, basic math concepts are difficult to recall and use. When people plan to return to school, they must take entrance and placement exams with a significant math portion. Idiot's Guides: Basic Math and Pre-Algebra helps readers get back up to speed and relearn the primary concepts of mathematics, geometry, and pre-algebra so that they can pass entrance exams, such as the GED, ASVAB, and Praxis, as well as remedial math courses. Ideal for both students and parents, Idiot's Guides: Basic Math and Pre-Algebra will include a workbook component with practice problems to help reinforce the math concepts. In this book, readers get:

- An introduction to positive and negative numbers and place values

- A solid review of the four basic math operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

- Step-by-step guidance on how to understand and solve word problems

- An explanation of the concepts of factors and multiples

- Help in working with fractions, decimals, and percents

- The basics of geometry

- Weights, measures, and other practical applications of mathematics

- How to create and interpret mathematical graphs

- A grounding in statistics and probability

- An introduction to algebraic concepts and problems, including expressions and equations