Prealgebra - Softcover

Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0321331907 ISBN 13: 9780321331908

Publisher: Addison-Wesley, 2006

Synopsis

The Bittinger Worktext Series recognizes that math hasn’t changed, but students—and the way they learn math—have. This latest edition continues the Bittinger tradition of objective-based, guided learning, while also integrating timely updates to the proven pedagogy. This edition has a greater emphasis on guided learning and helping students get the most out of all of the resources available, including new mobile learning resources, whether in a traditional lecture, hybrid, lab-based, or online course.

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About the Author

Marvin Bittinger For over thirty-eight years, Professor Marvin L. Bittinger has been teaching math at the university level. 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. His hobbies include hiking in Utah, baseball, golf, and bowling. Professor Bittinger has also had the privilege of speaking at many mathematics conventions, most recently giving a lecture entitled "Baseball and Mathematics." 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. David Ellenbogen David Ellenbogen has taught math at the college level for twenty-two years, spending most of that time in the Massachusetts and Vermont community college systems, where he has served on both curriculum and developmental math committees. He has also taught at St. Michael's College and The University of Vermont. Professor Ellenbogen has been active in the Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges since 1985, having served on its Developmental Mathematics Committee and as a delegate, and has been a member ofthe Mathematical Association of America since 1979. He has authored dozens of publications on topics ranging from prealgebra to calculus and has delivered lectures at numerous conferences on the use of language in mathematics. Professor Ellenbogen received his BA in mathematics from Bates College and his MA in community college mathematics education from The University of Massachusetts at Amherst. A co-founder of the Colchester Vermont Recycling Program, Professor Ellenbogen has a deep love for the environment and the outdoors, especially in his home state of Vermont. In his spare time, he enjoys playing keyboard in the band Soularium, volunteering as a community mentor, hiking, biking, and skiing. He has two sons, Monroe and Zack.

From the Back Cover

Prealgebra, Fifth Edition Bittinger - Ellenbogen - Johnson The Bittinger System for Success-Make It Work for You! Building on its reputation for accurate content and a unified system of instruction, the fifth edition of Bittinger/Ellenbogen/Johnson's Prealgebra integrates success-building study tools, innovative pedagogy, and a comprehensive instructor-support package with time-tested teaching techniques. These helpful teaching aids are available for qualified adopters through your local Addison-Wesley representative. For a complete supplements list with product descriptions, please refer to the Preface. Instructor Supplements: Instructor's Solutions Manual (ISBN: 0-321-33714-x; 978-0-321-33714-6) Instructor and Adjunct Support Manual (ISBN: 0-321-33718-2; 978-0-321-33718-4) Printed Test Bank (ISBN: 0-321-33711-5; 978-0-321-33711-5) TestGen Computerized Test Bank (ISBN: 0-321-33708-5; 978-0-321-33708-5) MathXL (an access code is required) www.mathxl.com MyMathLab (an access code is required) www.mymathlab.com Addison-Wesley Math Adjunct Support Center www.aw-bc.com/tutorcenter/math-adjunct.html PowerPoint slides www.aw-bc.com/math These resources, available through your bookstore or online at www.aw-bc.com/math, are designed to help students succeed in your course. Student Supplements: Student's Solutions Manual (ISBN: 0-321-33707-7; 978-0-321-33707-8) Collaborative Learning Activities Manual (ISBN: 0-321-33710-7; 978-0-321-33710-8) Video Lectures on CD (ISBN: 0-321-33706-9; 978-0-321-33706-1) Math Study Skills for Students Video on CD (ISBN: 0-321-29745-8; 978-0-321-29745-7) Work It Out! Chapter Test Video Solutions on CD (ISBN: 0-321-45091-4; 978-0-321-45091-3) MathXL(R) Tutorials on CD (ISBN: 0-321-33713-1; 978-0-321-33713-9) MathXL(R) (an access code is required) www.mathxl.com InterAct Math Tutorial Web site www.interactmath.com Addison-Wesley Math Tutor Center www.aw-bc.com/tutorcenter

Edition details

• Publisher: Addison-Wesley
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0321331907
• ISBN 13: 9780321331908
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 764