This new text provides a contemporary approach to college algebra, ideal for the many skeptical or apprehensive students who ask, When am I ever going to use this? The key phrase is Make It Real since the goal is to make the material relevant and understandable to today's college students. But many books make this claim--so how is COLLEGE ALGEBRA: MAKE IT REAL different? In other texts, which simply wrap real-world situations around problems, the context isn't needed to do the mathematics. Written by skilled and passionate teachers, this text uses real-world data sets and situations to draw out mathematical concepts. Students are immersed in familiar contexts--from golf course ratings to Egyptian pyramids--from which concepts emerge naturally, and then guided in using their understanding of those ideas to make sense of the mathematics. The real-world contexts are not only helpful for understanding procedures--they're necessary. The concept of a function, the use of modeling, and the thorough integration of real-world applications are integral to the text. If there's one new college algebra text crafted to stand up to a reality check comparison with your current book, this is it. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
This new text provides a contemporary approach to college algebra, ideal for the many skeptical or apprehensive students who ask, When am I ever going to use this? The key phrase is Make It Real since the goal is to make the material relevant and understandable to today's college students. But many books make this claim--so how is PRECALCULUS: A MAKE IT REAL APPROACH different? In other texts, which simply wrap real-world situations around problems, the context isn't needed to do the mathematics. Written by skilled and passionate teachers, this text uses real-world data sets and situations to draw out mathematical concepts. Students are immersed in familiar contexts--from golf course ratings to Egyptian pyramids--from which concepts emerge naturally, and then guided in using their understanding of those ideas to make sense of the mathematics. The real-world contexts are not only helpful for understanding procedures--they're necessary. The concept of a function, the use of modeling, and the thorough integration of real-world applications are integral to the text. If there's one new precalculus text crafted to stand up to a reality check comparison with your current book, this is it. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
* Syllabus subject matter at the start of each chapter* Readable text which allows students to work independently* Life-related applications* Historical notes* Careful development of topics from simple concepts to more advanced ideas* Clearly worked examples with step-by-step explanations* Numerous exercises, ranging from simple drill-and-practice to problems applying the mathematical ideas to life-related situations* Revision sections to maintain basic knowledge and procedures* Appropriate use of technology* Appendix providing detailed instructions for developing the spreadsheet activities* Investigations involve classroom activities, outdoor activities and research using the World Wide Web* Chapter summary* 'Words you need to know' section in each chapter* End of chapter tests* Cumulative review exercises* Glossary Student's CD Includes: * The complete textbook with links from the detailed contents list* Exercises linked to the answers* End of chapter test worksheets* Chapter review worksheets* Web page links* Spreadsheets to support investigations where appropriate* 'Words you need to know' linked to the glossaryCONTENTS:Chapter 1: Applied Geometry 1--MeasurementChapter 2: Financial Mathematics 1--Earning Money And Paying Income TaxChapter 3: Statistics And Probability 1--Working With DataChapter 4: Applied Geometry 2--Similar ShapesChapter 5: Financial Mathematics 2--Managing Your MoneyChapter 6: Revision Exercises For Chapters 1-5 Chapter 7: Statistics And Probability 2--Displaying DataChapter 8: Applied Geometry 3--Using Scale Diagrams And PlansChapter 9: Financial Mathematics 3--Loans, Investments And Compound Interest Chapter 10: Applied Geometry 4--Distance And Time On The Earth's SurfaceChapter 11: Statistics And Probability 3--Summary StatisticsChapter 12: Revision Exercises For Chapters 7-11Chapter 13: Operations Research--Networks And QueuingAppendix 1: SpreadsheetsAppendix 2: Radar Chart MasterAppendix 3: Table Of Random NumbersAppendix 4: GlossaryAnswers
* Syllabus subject matter at the start of each chapter* Readable text which allows students to work independently* Life-related applications* Historical notes* Careful development of topics from simple concepts to more advanced ideas* Clearly worked examples with step-by-step explanations* Numerous exercises, ranging from simple drill-and-practice to problems applying the mathematical ideas to life-related situations* Revision sections to maintain basic knowledge and procedures* Appropriate use of technology* Appendix providing detailed instructions for developing the spreadsheet activities* Investigations involve classroom activities, outdoor activities and research using the World Wide Web* Chapter summary* 'Words you need to know' section in each chapter* End of chapter tests* Cumulative review exercises* Glossary Student's CD Includes: * The complete textbook with links from the detailed contents list* Exercises linked to the answers* End of chapter test worksheets* Chapter review worksheets* Web page links* Spreadsheets to support investigations where appropriate* 'Words you need to know' linked to the glossaryCONTENTS:Chapter 1: Statistics and Probability 4--Data and ChanceChapter 2: Applied Geometry 5--Scale and DirectionChapter 3: Financial Mathematics 4--Investment 1Chapter 4: Applied Geometry 6--Maps and Compasses: NavigationChapter 5: Applied Geometry 7--Maps and Compasses: Land MeasurementChapter 6: Cumulative Review Exercises for Chapters 1-5Chapter 7: Financial Mathematics 5--Investment 2Chapter 8: Statistics and Probability 5--Understanding DataChapter 9: Elective 1--Operations Research: Linear ProgrammingChapter 10: Elective 2--Networks and QueuingChapter 11: Elective 3--Models of DataChapter 12: Cumulative Review Exercises for Chapters 7-11GlossaryAnswers
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