This text addresses the foundational mathematical competencies required for students preparing for the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) and related college-level placement assessments. The authors, representing the editorial staff at Addison Wesley, provide a structured review of arithmetic and introductory algebraic concepts. The material is organized to facilitate self-paced learning and diagnostic evaluation for students transitioning into higher education environments.

This text is utilized primarily as a supplemental resource for remedial mathematics programs and standardized test preparation. Educators and students frequently note the straightforward, procedural approach to problem-solving that characterizes the Addison Wesley instructional series.