Chapter One
A Quick Review of Mathematics

The following pages are designed to give you a quick review of some of the basic skills used on CAHSEE Math: arithmetic, algebra, measurement and geometry, properties of numbers, simple probability and statistics, and graphs. Before beginning the diagnostic review tests, it is wise to become familiar with basic mathematics terminology, formulas and general mathematical information. These topics are covered first in this chapter. Then proceed to the arithmetic diagnostic test, which you should take to spot your weak areas. Then use the arithmetic review that follows to strengthen those areas.
After reviewing the arithmetic, take the algebra diagnostic test and again use the review that follows to strengthen your weak areas. Next, take the measurement and geometry diagnostic test and carefully read the complete measurement and geometry review.
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