Beginning Algebra - Hardcover

Martin-Gay, Elayn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0133536653 ISBN 13: 9780133536652

Publisher: Pearson, 1996

Synopsis

• 4-color hardback text w/complete text-specific instructor and student print/media supplement package
• AMATYC/NCTM Standards of Content and Pedagogy integrated in Exercise Sets, Sourced-Data Applications (students are also asked to generate and interpret data), Scientific and Graphing Calculator Explorations Boxes, Mental Math exercises, Conceptual and Writing exercises, geometric concepts, Group Activities, Chapter Highlights, Chapter Reviews, Chapter Tests, and Cumulative Reviews
• 6 step Problem-Solving Approach introduced in Chapter 2 and reinforced throughout the text in applications and exercises helps students tackle a wide range of problems
• Early and intuitive introduction to the concept of graphing reinforced with bar charts, line graphs, calculator screens, application illustrations and exercise sets. Emphasis on the notion of paired data in Chapters 1 and 2 leads naturally to the concepts of ordered pair and the rectangular coordinate system introduced in Chapter 3. Graphing and concepts of graphing linear equations such as slope and intercepts reinforced through exercise sets in subsequent chapters, preparing students for equations of lines in Chapter 7

About this title

From the Back Cover

Beginning Algebra, Third Edition was written to provide a solid foundation in algebra for students who might have had no previous experience in algebra. Specific care has been taken to ensure that students have the most up-to-date and relevant text preparation for their next mathematics courses, as well as to help students to succeed n nonmathematical courses that require a rasp of algebraic fundamentals. I have tried to achieve this by writing a user-friendly text that is keyed to objectives and contains many worked-out examples. The basic concepts of graphing are introduced early, and problem solving techniques, real-life and real-data applications, data interpretation, appropriate use of technology, mental mathematics, number sense, critical thinking, decision-making, and geometric concepts are emphasized and integrated throughout the book.

The many factors that contributed to the success of the first two editions have been retained. In preparing this edition, I considered the comments and suggestions of colleagues throughout the country, students, and many users of the prior editions. The AMATYC Crossroads in Mathematics: Standards for Introductory College Mathematics before Calculus and the MAA and NCTM standards (plus Addenda), together with advances in technology, also influenced the writing of this text.

Beginning Algebra, Third Edition is part of a series of texts that can include Basic College Mathematics, Prealgebra, Third Edition, Intermediate Algebra, Third Edition, or Intermediate Algebra: A Graphing Approach, Second Edition, and Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, Second Edition, a combined algebra text. Throughout the series, pedagogical features are designed to develop student proficiency in algebra and problem solving, and to prepare students for future courses.

About the Author

K. ELAYN MARTIN-GAY has taught mathematics at the University of New Orleans for more than 20 years. Her numerous teaching awards include the local University Alumni Association's Award for Excellence in Teaching, and Outstanding Developmental Educator at University of New Orleans, presented by the Louisiana Association of Developmental Educators.

Prior to writing textbooks, Elayn developed an acclaimed series of lecture videos to support developmental mathematics students in their quest for success. These highly successful videos originally served as the foundation material for her texts. Today the tapes specifically support each book in the Martin-Gay series.

Elayn is the author of over nine published textbooks as well as multimedia interactive mathematics, all specializing in developmental mathematics courses such as basic mathematics, prealgebra, beginning and intermediate algebra. She has provided author participation across he broadest range of materials: textbook, videos, tutorial software, and Interactive Math courseware. All the components are designed to work together. This offers an opportunity of various combinations for an integrated teaching and learning package offering great consistency and comfort for the student.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0133536653
• ISBN 13: 9780133536652
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 678