Precalculus with Modeling & Visualization - Hardcover

Rockswold, Gary K.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0321826027 ISBN 13: 9780321826022

Publisher: Pearson, 2013

Synopsis

By connecting applications, modeling, and visualization, Gary Rockswold motivates students to learn mathematics in the context of their experiences. In order to both learn and retain the material, students must see a connection between the concepts and their real lives. In this new edition, connections are taken to a new level with “See the Concept” features, where students make important connections through detailed visualizations that deepen understanding.

 

Rockswold is also known for presenting the concept of a function as a unifying theme, with an emphasis on the rule of four (verbal, graphical, numerical, and symbolic representations). A flexible approach allows instructors to strike their own balance of skills, rule of four, applications, modeling, and technology.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Gary Rockswold has taught mathematics for 25 years at all levels from seventh grade to graduate school, including junior high and high school students, talented youth, vocational, undergraduate and graduate students, and adult education classes. He graduated with majors in mathematics and physics from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He received his Ph.D. in applied mathematics from Iowa State University. He has an interdisciplinary background and has also taught physical science, astronomy, and computer science. Outside of mathematics, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0321826027
• ISBN 13: 9780321826022
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 1120