Fundamental Mathematics - Softcover

Bittinger

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0201338777 ISBN 13: 9780201338775

Publisher: Pearson, 1998

Synopsis

MathMax: The Bittinger System of Instruction offers a completely integrated package of four-color text, multimedia CD-ROM, interactive tutorial software, and videos to guide students successfully through developmental math with learning objectives keyed to the text, exercises, and examples, the Bittinger series' hallmark five-step problem solving process and current, relevant applications and problems.

Fundamental Mathematics, Second Edition, designed for a short course in arithmetic, is a significant revision of the first edition, especially with respect to design, an all-new art program, pedagogy, and an enhanced supplements package. Its unique approach is designed to help students both learn and retain mathematical skills. This new edition will continue to help students through the use of full color and updated applications. A comprehensive and well-integrated supplements package accompanies the text providing maximum support for instructors and students alike.

About this title

About the Author:

Marvin Bittinger has been teaching math at the university level for over thirty-eight years. Since 1968, he has been employed at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, and is now professor emeritus of mathematics education. Professor Bittinger has authored over 190 publications on topics ranging from basic mathematics to algebra and trigonometry to applied calculus. He received his BA in mathematics from Manchester College and his PhD in mathematics education from Purdue University. Special honors include Distinguished Visiting Professor at the United States Air Force Academy and his election to the Manchester College Board of Trustees from 1992 to 1999. Professor Bittinger has also had the privilege of speaking at many mathematics conventions, most recently giving a lecture entitled "Baseball and Mathematics." His hobbies include hiking in Utah, baseball, golf, and bowling. In addition, he also has an interest in philosophy and theology, in particular, apologetics. Professor Bittinger currently lives in Carmel, Indiana with his wife Elaine. He has two grown and married sons, Lowell and Chris, and four granddaughters.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0201338777
• ISBN 13: 9780201338775
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 400