Do your students attempt to memorize facts and mimic examples to make it through algebra? James Stewart, author of the worldwide, best-selling calculus texts, saw this scenario time and again in his classes. So, along with longtime coauthors Lothar Redlin and Saleem Watson, he wrote COLLEGE ALGEBRA specifically to help students learn to think mathematically and to develop genuine problem-solving skills. Comprehensive and evenly-paced, the text has helped hundreds of thousands of students. Incorporating technology, real-world applications, and additional useful pedagogy, the fifth edition promises to help more students than ever build conceptual understanding and a core of fundamental skills. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
This text bridges the gap between traditional and reform approaches to algebra encouraging students to see mathematics in context. It presents fewer topics in greater depth, prioritizing data analysis as a foundation for mathematical modeling, and emphasizing the verbal, numerical, graphical and symbolic representations of mathematical concepts as well as connecting mathematics to real life situations drawn from the students' majors. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
This best selling author team explains concepts simply and clearly, without glossing over difficult points. Problem solving and mathematical modeling are introduced early and reinforced throughout, providing students with a solid foundation in the principles of mathematical thinking. Comprehensive and evenly paced, the book provides complete coverage of the function concept, and integrates a significant amount of graphing calculator material to help students develop insight into mathematical ideas. The authors' attention to detail and clarity, the same as found in James Stewart's market-leading Calculus text, is what makes this text the market leader. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
The continued stories of German immigrant Edith-Maria Redlin about the trails and lakes of South Dakota. The author takes you along with her, enticing you to explore the hidden gems of the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Redlin's variety of beautiful landscapes, the graceful wildlife, the accuracy of rendering and his own special brand of "romantic realism" have created a feast of colorful images.
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