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Elementary and Intermediate Algebra for College Students - Couverture rigide

Angel, Allen R.

 
9780130139801: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra for College Students

Synopsis

For freshman-level, one- or two- semester courses in Developmental Algebra.

This dynamic new edition of this proven series adds two new titles and has cutting edge print and media resources. An emphasis on the practical applications of algebra motivates students and encourages them to see algebra as an important part of their daily lives. The student-friendly writing style uses short, clear sentences and easy-to-understand language, and the outstanding pedagogical program makes the material easy to follow and comprehend. The new editions place a stronger emphasis on problem solving, incorporating it as a theme throughout the texts. Angel's solid exercise sets have been expanded to include new Conceptual/Writing Exercises, Practice the Skills Exercises, Problem Solving Exercises, and Group Activities. A comprehensive supplements package includes a new Companion Website.

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Biographie de l'auteur

Allen R. Angel received his AAS in Electrical Technology from New York City Community College. He then received his BS in Physics and his MS in Mathematics from SUNY at New Paltz, and he took additional graduate work at Rutgers University. He is Professor Emeritus at Monroe Community College in Rochester, New York where he served for many years as the chair of the Mathematics Department. He also served as the Assistant Director of the National Science Foundation Summer Institutes at Rutgers University from 1967―73. He served as the President of the New York State Mathematics Association of Two Year Colleges (NYSMATYC) and the Northeast Vice President of the American Mathematics Association of Two Year Colleges (AMATYC). He is the recipient of many awards including a number of NISOD Excellence in Teaching Awards, NYSMATYC's Outstanding Contributions to Mathematics Education Award, and AMATYC's President Award. Allen enjoy tennis, worldwide travel, and visiting with his children and granddaughter.

Présentation de l'éditeur

For freshman-level, one- or two- semester courses in Developmental Algebra.

This dynamic new edition of this proven series adds two new titles and has cutting edge print and media resources. An emphasis on the practical applications of algebra motivates students and encourages them to see algebra as an important part of their daily lives. The student-friendly writing style uses short, clear sentences and easy-to-understand language, and the outstanding pedagogical program makes the material easy to follow and comprehend. The new editions place a stronger emphasis on problem solving, incorporating it as a theme throughout the texts. Angel's solid exercise sets have been expanded to include new Conceptual/Writing Exercises, Practice the Skills Exercises, Problem Solving Exercises, and Group Activities. A comprehensive supplements package includes a new Companion Website.

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