Best PreCal Text to Prep for SAT Subject Math IIC Test?

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The discussion centers on finding the best precalculus textbook for preparing for the SAT Subject Math IIC test, emphasizing the need for good examples and practice problems. Participants suggest that the Larson & Hostetler PreCalculus book, especially with a solution manual, is a strong option due to its theoretical and applied examples. There is also mention of using online resources like SparkNotes for additional review, particularly for topics like 3D geometry and sequences. The importance of organization and comprehensibility in a textbook is highlighted, as well as the need for sufficient practice problems. Overall, the focus is on identifying effective study materials to enhance preparation for the exam.
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What is the best precalculus textbook in your opinion that gives good examples and problems for you to practice on? Organization and the easy level of ability to comprehend would also be nice.
 
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What math will you be taking now? Will you have to start from scratch or just review? I went to sparknotes.com to review and look for tips on 3D geometry and sequences. Its pretty good for things on the test you may not have been exposed to in precalc class, but there probably arent enough examples to learn the basics
 
lLovePhysics said:
What is the best precalculus textbook in your opinion that gives good examples and problems for you to practice on? Organization and the easy level of ability to comprehend would also be nice.
Try searching the forums; this topic has occurred before.
My opinion, being an opinion, is to find a used copy of a Larson & Hostetler PreCalculus book with a solution manual. You will find some theoretical examples and some interesting applied examples. You may also like the treatment of conic section much better than what you find in many of the Intermediate Algebra books.
 
turdferguson said:
What math will you be taking now? Will you have to start from scratch or just review? I went to sparknotes.com to review and look for tips on 3D geometry and sequences. Its pretty good for things on the test you may not have been exposed to in precalc class, but there probably arent enough examples to learn the basics
I just want to have a fast resource for reviewing. I've taken a Precalculus class before, this year actually. I would like to work some more problems though.
 

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