Thinking Mathematically

Blitzer, Robert

ISBN 10: 0131752049 / ISBN 13: 9780131752047

Edité par Pearson College Div, 2006

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Synopsis :

For a one- or two-term course in Liberal Arts Mathematics, Survey of Mathematics, Finite Mathematics, and Mathematics for education majors.

 

This general survey of mathematical topics helps diverse students, with different backgrounds and career plans, to succeed in mathematics. Blitzer provides the applications and technology students need to gain an appreciation of mathematics through their college careers and beyond. His goal is to demonstrate how mathematics can be applied to students’ lives in interesting, enjoyable, and meaningful ways.

À propos de l?auteur: Bob Blitzer is a native of Manhattan and received a Bachelor of Arts degree with dual majors in mathematics and psychology (minor: English Literature) from the City College of New York.  His unusual combination of academic interests led him toward a Master of Arts in Mathematics from the University of Miami and a doctorate in behavioral sciences from Nova University.

 

He is most energized by teaching mathematics, and has taught a variety of mathematics courses at Miami-Dade Community College for nearly 30 years.  He has received numerous teaching awards, including Innovator of the Year from the League for Innovations in the Community College, Teacher of the Year (13 years in a row) and was among the first group of recipients at Miami-Dade Community College for an endowed chair based on excellence in the classroom. In addition to Thinking Mathematically, Bob has written Introductory Algebra for College Students, Intermediate Algebra for College Students, Introductory and Intermediate Algebra for College Students, Algebra for College Students, College Algebra, Algebra and Trigonometry, and Precalculus, all published by Prentice Hall.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Thinking Mathematically
Éditeur : Pearson College Div
Date d'édition : 2006
Reliure : Couverture rigide
Etat : Acceptable
Edition : 4ème Édition