CliffsTestPrep California High School Exit Exam
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.
Even if you are strong in arithmetic, algebra, and measurement and geometry, you might wish to skim the topic headings
in each area to refresh your memory about important concepts. If you are weak in math, you should read through
the complete review.
Symbols, Terminology, Formulas and General
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