Elementary Algebra for College Students - Couverture rigide

Angel, Allen R.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0133247813 ISBN 13 : 9780133247817

Editeur : Pearson, 1995

Synopsis

This text has been written for elementary algebra courses. Careful attention to detail, strong exercise sets and pedagogical features help students to understand the concepts of elementary algebra.

A propos du livre

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.

 

Dennis Runde received his BS and MS in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin―Platteville and Milwaukee, respectively. He has a PhD in Mathematics Education from the University of South Florida. He has been teaching for twenty years at State College of Florida, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties and for ten years at Saint Stephen's Episcopal School. Besides coaching little league baseball, his other interests include history, politics, fishing, canoeing, and cooking. He and his wife Kristin stay busy keeping up with their three sons–Alex, Nick, and Max.

Présentation de l'éditeur

• 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 Fifth Edition places a stronger emphasis on problem solving, incorporating it as a theme throughout the text.
• 4-color hardback text w/complete text-specific instructor and student print/media supplement package
• AMATYC/NCTM Standards of Content and Pedagogy integrated in preview and Perspective Chapter Openers, Graded Exercise Sets, Real-World Applications, Writing Exercises, Group Activity/Challenge problems and Calculator Corners Boxes
• Many step-by-step worked-out examples provide students with detailed explanation throughout the sections
• Helpful Hints, Common Student Error Boxes, Chapter Summaries and Practice Tests included in each chapter help students study math and review for tests
• Cumulative Reviews are included in every other chapter and a unique Section 1.1—Study Skills for Success in Mathematics, preps students with a study skills discussion and exercise set.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0133247813
• ISBN 13: 9780133247817
• Reliure: Relié
• Langue: anglais
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 619
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible