McGraw-Hill's PMP Certification Mathematics with CD-ROM Paperback – 26 July 2010

good

Its good in a way it covers all varieties of numeric question. Bad in a way that few of the questions contradict with the solutions provided to similar questions on PMPI official website.

Found really helpful for PMP exam preparation: I think it will also help in date to date project management as well..

not worth for money. it has simple maths...

good book

This books gives a lot of practice materials on maths to make the fundamental strong .

This book target for beginner level audience... not at all satisfy with the content........

Very nice book. Easy to understand. Math made simple by authors.

Book Errorspg 8 example 2PV = FV / (1+r) time not multiplied byPg 131 problem 4The correct answer is C and answer B on pg 134Pg 67 example 1The answer is Make = 92000 and Buy = 65000 so EVM equals 27000 NOT -138000CDROMTest 2 Question 1ETC= EAC-ACThe question says AC =15000 and the Answer says AC =25000 you will get this question wrong.Test 6 Question 10Cost Budget = cost baseline + management reserve so 95000 + 9500 + 1900 = 123500 not answer 125400, the cost baseline is calculated twice.Test 8 Question 2The problem does not give the 5 percent interest rate, to get the answer correct assume 1.05 in (1+r)Test 10 Question 2The question is looking for SD not Variance which is not specified.Test 10 Question 1Answer B and D are the same answer but answer D will be the correct one.Test 10 Question 7There is no EVM question to the answer, but the answer is A

Maths problems were always a challenge as i didnt have a Maths background. I loved the fact that all of them were put together in one place for me to access and go through at any time. There are errors that i found,in a few problems,(4 to 5 may be not sure) however if i see the overall benefit i had more to gain by buying the book. I passed my pmp and believe me studying maths problems separately was a great help. Thanks to the authors for making the effort.

Some of the explanations are a bit confusing and there are some typographical errors, but overall this is a pretty good resource. I am using this towards the end of my study for the PMP and it is helpful in refreshing my memory on hopw some of the calculations are performed. It is better than the other resources I used

There is a lot of chapters that do not add value to the PMP examination. I picked up the book to do EMV and EVA the week before my exam date for a day and chose not to go back to it. If you want to learn Project selection methods to calculate Present and Future values and other financial terms, please refer to a Financial Accounting book rather than this book.The book is filled with errors. Some of the facts are misleading. I was shocked as I read EMV problems where in a make-buy decision analysis all of the reference is to select the highest value. There are several errors with the schedule network analysis section. Problems are not even close to the exams on Earned Value Analysis.PMI does not test an individual on just applying the values into an algebraic expression formulae. Its tests what you know about Earned Value Analysis definitions and how it is applied(i.e. What is EV, PV, BAC, AC, etc..) Memorizing the formulas is just not enough because you need to understand what the problem is asking you to solve. Just understanding this artifact will help you correctly answer all of the 10 to 15 questions on the exam. I know this cause I passed the examination by referring to the Earned Value Analysis & Risk Management topics from PMI.I would definitely not recommend this book to any one studying for the PMP examination. Just stick with one exam prep book of your choice (Rita Mulcahy) and go with it rather than referring to multiple books.

The "McGraw-Hill PMP Certification Mathematics" is a good book for anyone needing help with the math aspects of the PMP certification exam. The directions are easy to follow and the numerous math problems to work are a great aid. Among the areas covered include: cost formulas (EATC, CPI, CV, etc.), present value, critical path method, EMV, and others. Very useful product and helped me pass the exam a couple of weeks ago on my first try!Recommended.