Could anyone tell me how good are Manhattan Math Strategy guides? My math skills are pretty poor and I need to take small steps to get to my goal. Right now, am focusing on getting my math concepts correct. I have used the Kaplan Premier Guide and found it to be not so helpful. So far, I have had to refer to high-school math text books or any other sources available online to get my concepts right.
The total cost for the Manhattan GMAT Math Strategy guides is about USD100. So I am wondering if it is worth buying it.
Pls let me know so that I can order the book based on the reviews.
Thanks a bunch!!!
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I've seen more positive remarks about the Manhattan GMAT books than I have of other theory building books (the OGs are the best practice question books). Personally, I think they're pretty good as well. After you get the basics don't spend too much time going through different theory books though. Once you have the basics it comes down to practice.MakeitHappen wrote:Could anyone tell me how good are Manhattan Math Strategy guides? My math skills are pretty poor and I need to take small steps to get to my goal. Right now, am focusing on getting my math concepts correct. I have used the Kaplan Premier Guide and found it to be not so helpful. So far, I have had to refer to high-school math text books or any other sources available online to get my concepts right.
The total cost for the Manhattan GMAT Math Strategy guides is about USD100. So I am wondering if it is worth buying it.
Pls let me know so that I can order the book based on the reviews.
Thanks a bunch!!!
Here's a link where people rated GMAT math books that I think will help you
https://gmatclub.com/forum/best-gmat-mat ... ight=ml307
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The MGMAT guides are a must have!
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I would say that even if you're great at math, you have to have their number properties book. That is one book, I wouldn't recommend anyone passing on.
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Hands down, nothing beats Manhattan! Its test taker's treasure! I have tried material from 2 other leading companies, Manhattan beats both of them combined!
I completely agree! Specially the Divisibility & Primes chapter is a must read.osirus0830 wrote:I would say that even if you're great at math, you have to have their number properties book. That is one book, I wouldn't recommend anyone passing on.
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On top of NP book, I found Book 3: Eqs and VICs very helpful too. Especially the Inequalities (Both general and Advanced)
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I triple second number properties. While factoring and the other concepts it covers are pretty basic, it teaches how to perform calculations very quickly. I think it improved my math score at least a couple of points.
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The numbers properties book has really helped out. I give the books a solid 8/10. Some areas need a bit more attention(such as perm/combinatorics, for me anyways), but that really just depends on what you need.
