Introductory Mathematics - Couverture souple

Cook, Nigel P.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0132700182 ISBN 13 : 9780132700184

Editeur : Pearson, 1997

Synopsis

Book by Cook Nigel P

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture :

The 4th edition of best-selling author Nigel Cook's Introductory Mathematics is a complete "prep math" text for technology students. Beginning with fractions and decimal numbers and proceeding on to build a solid foundation in exponents, the metric system, algebra, trigonometry, logarithms, graphs, and binary math, this easy-to-understand text will give students the math skills needed for career training. After 16 textbooks, 26 editions, and 20 years of front-line education experience, Nigel Cook knows how to make mathematics easily accessible, fully preparing students for success in their technical careers.

Outline: Assuming no prior understanding, this text begins at the very beginning and then establishes a solid foundation in mathematics for all areas of technical career training.

• Fractions
• Decimal Numbers
• Positive and Negative Numbers
• Exponents and the Metric System
• Algebra, Equations, and Formulas
• Geometry and Trigonometry
• Logarithms and Graphs
• Computer Math

Features: A unique set of features in this book fosters understanding and promotes an active involvement in the learning process.

New: Geometry chapter
New: Computer math chapter
New: Double the math applications

• Conversational writing style
• Visually descriptive layout
• Humanistic vignettes
• Integrated math applications
• Worked-out examples
• Section self-test evaluation points
• Calculator sequence examples
• Extensive end-of-chapter problems
• Margin term definitions

Integrated Math Applications: Employing an "integrated math applications" approach, this text reinforces all math topics with extensive applications to show the student the value of math as a tool, and therefore, if the need is instantly demonstrated, the tool is retained.

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Full Ancillary Package Accompanying This Text:
StudyWizard (packaged with the text)
Companion Website: http://www.prenhall.com/cook
Instructor's Manual (ISBN: 0-13-045285-8)
TestGen (ISBN: 0-13-114156-2)

To view the website that accompanies this text, please go to http://www.prenhall.com/cook

Quatrième de couverture :

After 11 textbooks, 18 editions, and 15 years of front-line education experience, best-selling author Nigel Cook's new third edition of Introductory Mathematics is a complete 'prep math' text for technology students. Beginning with fractions and decimal numbers, and proceeding on to establish a solid foundation in exponents, the metric system, algebra, trigonometry, logarithms, and graphs, this easy-to-understand text will give students the math skills needed for career training.

The reader quickly will be put at ease by the student-friendly writing style and the author's ability to simplify traditionally difficult subjects. Each chapter opens with a humanistic vignette describing the history of a mathematical discovery. Then, basic theory is presented in intuitive form, augmented by numerous worked-out examples. Arrowed annotations are included throughout to clearly describe steps and procedures, and mathematics is applied to numerous practical applications. In addition, plenty of sample questions and problems are provided throughout the book. The text provides calculator usage and sequence examples to ease the transition to calculator use. Regular practice using the examples, multiple-choice review questions, and practice problems will establish comfortable mastery of the material.

New to this Edition

• Self-test evaluation points list objectives that should have been met at the end of each section. The accompanying questions test the student's level of comprehension and the check-box design invites students to take an active role in noting their understanding of the material.
• Mini-math applications help students see the practical application of mathematics.
• StudyWizard e-tutorial CD-ROM packaged with the book contains for each chapter a summary of key points, additional practice problems, and a vocabulary quiz.
• Companion website at http://www.prenhall.com/cook has an additional bank of questions that test understanding. The website can e-mail the student's score back to the instructor.
• Margin terms highlight key terms as they are introduced.
• Mini-Math Dictionary is provided in Appendix A.
• Complex numbers are covered in a new appendix.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0132700182
• ISBN 13: 9780132700184
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 257