Schaum's Outline of Geometry

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Summary: NOT AS GOOD AS 2nd Edition!
Review: I think this updated version is not as clear and accurate as the 2nd. Though efforts can be seen trying to improve it and make it more attractive but, simply not as good as the 2nd edition.

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Summary: A book that tutors can teach from...for students with desire
Review: This book is suitable for high school or first year college students who have to take geometry. It is a no-frills, basics package that all students can master, if they take the time. I agree with the previous reviewer that students should make flash cards of definitions and theorems, but doing problems simultaneously, section-by-section, will not hurt.

For students, this is a good book to practice basic math study skills: (1) predict what you are going to learn by skimming, (2) survey the material, (3) question the material (what do I not know now?) (4) read (no more than 45 minutes at a setting -- or you'll get a brain cramp), (5) recite (from your outline and flash cards, and (6) review and prepare for your test. This book is well written but for new geometry students, it can be pretty dense, so you should practice reading and concentrating every day, up to 45 minutes at a setting.

I found two problems with the book: (1) It says on the cover that it covers "solid" geometry. It does not. All the geometry is in 2 dimensions. (2) It says that it covers analytic geometry. It touches analytic geometry only peripherally.

Good luck!

Rating:
Summary: NOT AS GOOD AS 2nd Edition!
Review: This is definitely a great review book, but the review problems are very, very easy and not at all like the ones on the actual test. That is definiely my biggest gripe about the book.

However there are many pluses to this book as well. Each theoreom comes with examples, pictures, and definitions so you can easily understand them.

Also, every concept is well defined and in a way that is helpful and concise.

Rating:
Summary: Helpful in some cases, but . . .
Review: This is definitely a great review book, but the review problems are very, very easy and not at all like the ones on the actual test. That is definiely my biggest gripe about the book.

However there are many pluses to this book as well. Each theoreom comes with examples, pictures, and definitions so you can easily understand them.

Also, every concept is well defined and in a way that is helpful and concise.

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Summary: Schaum's Outline of Geometry
Review: This is not only the best elementary geometry (and related subjects) outline, but also the best text in its field, in my opinion. The student will find as many theorems and definitions as in very long and detailed texts, presented much more concisely and in a much more organized fashion here in categories that are easily understood. As with my review of Schaum's algebra, I recommend strongly that the student make flash cards from Schaum's theorems and definitions before trying to work out or even read the numerous solved problems by themselves. Close to 95% of students, in my opinion, make the mistake of doing massive amounts of geometry problems and homework before learning what the theorems and definitions say. This is like trying to learn to play the violin by playing symphonies before one knows how to move the bow and fingers, and is probably the main cause of middle school, high school, and college elementary geometry failure.

Rating:
Summary: Schaum's Outline of Geometry
Review: This is not only the best elementary geometry (and related subjects) outline, but also the best text in its field, in my opinion. The student will find as many theorems and definitions as in very long and detailed texts, presented much more concisely and in a much more organized fashion here in categories that are easily understood. As with my review of Schaum's algebra, I recommend strongly that the student make flash cards from Schaum's theorems and definitions before trying to work out or even read the numerous solved problems by themselves. Close to 95% of students, in my opinion, make the mistake of doing massive amounts of geometry problems and homework before learning what the theorems and definitions say. This is like trying to learn to play the violin by playing symphonies before one knows how to move the bow and fingers, and is probably the main cause of middle school, high school, and college elementary geometry failure.