 Barron's "How to Prepare for the GED" (Fail's quality Test) |
| Review Date: September 18, 2001 |
| Reviewer: , |
| Having just completed the GED testing in Santa Clara County, CA, I wanted to take a moment to share some observations I made while using "Barron's, How to Prepare for the GED" (11th Edition). While I did find the guide helpful, I also found a highly disturbing number of errors. Most of the errors I'm referring to go far beyond common typographical or publication errors. Considering the purpose of the publication, I expected quality but found a total lack of it. Of particular concern, is the math section. The cover of the guide advertises "Extensively revised and updated," and "All new math review." However, is where I found the greatest number of flagrant errors. I don't know if primary responsibility for these errors rests with the author(s), editor(s), or publisher, but I'm certain most everyone will agree that the quality of educational materials of this nature is everyone's concern. I have sent a sample of the errors I encountered to the publisher for review. I have also forwarded a copy to the Board of Education in California. Based on the number of (obvious) errors I encountered, I think it safe to assume the actual number of errors, in this particular publication, goes far beyond the 50 "+" question and answer errors I documented. |
The typos are useful!
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| Review Date: September 9, 2005 |
| Reviewer: Homeschool Parent, Northern Ontario Canada |
Overall the book really is immensely useful for studying for the GED.
But...the typos are annoying. Incorrect answer numbers in the answer key waste a lot of time and cause one to question their sanity after 20 attempts to match the answer number given. The following explanation pages usually,(not always), have the right answer number. But, sometimes the explanation backs up your 'wrong' choice and not the answer given. Sometimes explanations of answers are sooo vague they are frustrating. Sometimes 'facts' contradict themselves in different places; sometimes 'facts' contradict conventional usage. Best to check with other references when it gets confusing.It does keep one thinking, and digging for information, though. Maybe that is the purpose. If so, it does make for great discussions. and discussions are great for learning, so, I do recommend it. |
These editors cannot calculate!
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| Review Date: July 20, 2001 |
| Reviewer: , |
| The book is pretty good except of the chapter maths. Maths is lousy. There are more than a dozen real terrible mistakes! I've never seen before a book with so many mistakes. |
This book stinks...
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| Review Date: April 10, 2001 |
| Reviewer: , |
| I find it very frustrating to buy a book as a study guide, only to find out that no one bothered checking the math before it was published. I found 3 wrong answers on pages 456 and 457. Thats right off the bat, I have not even gone further. I only wonder what else is incorrect in this book. With a name like Barron's attached, I would expect more. Save your money and buy one of the less expensive study books. |
Another Great Production by Barrons
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| Review Date: October 24, 2003 |
| Reviewer: D. Orinski, Manassas, Virginia |
While taking graduate courses, I am an adult literacy instructor at a local community college. I teach the basic level course for students who wish to earn their GED. Besides the plethora of texts that my institution provides me, I recommended this book highly to all my students.
After reviewing a copy, it was obvious that Barron's GED book is commensurate in quality with the books in the rest of their test prep series. I have already reviewed the Barron's GRE, PPST, SAT, and PRAXIS test books, of which are all superb books for preparing a student for their respective test. Therefore, I expected nothing less than the best from the GED test prep book. Needless to say, it delivered.
This book is the best book in its topic. The diagnosis test at the beginning of the book provides an accurate detail of where each respective student needs the most academic attention, and the examples throughout the book do a great job at developing the students' weaker areas. The practice tests are very helpful, and the CD-ROM is a great resource for students that have the means of a computer.
However, the CD-ROM is the weakest part of this book. It is useful when it works, and it a great supplement to the book itself, but by no means is it a replacement for the book. Furthermore, this book is not a replacement for a good GED class, nor is it something that I recommend students attempt without consulting a teacher, or taking a class.
My students use this book as a homework source, and supplement to my class. It is a great tool for teachers of GED and Adult Literacy classes to consult for possible course lessons and is an excellent source of information for students in a GED program. A great book to say the least! |
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