Appropriate for a one-term course in intermediate algebra, this text is intended for those students who have completed a first course in algebra. By requiring the use of the graphing calculator, this text joins the leading trend in the developmental math market. The authors' state their view on their use of technology as, “We use the graphing technology to enhance, not to replace, the students' mathematical skills.”
Geared toward helping students learn and apply mathematics by incorporating the hallmark Bittinger Five-Step problem-solving process, this text integrates real world applications with proven pedagogy and an accessible writing style. This text is graphing calculator required but retains a strong balance of skill and drill algebra.
Barbara Johnson was the founder of Spatula Ministries, a coauthor of various Women of Faith devotionals, and the author of numerous bestselling books, including Boomerang Joy, Living Somewhere between Estrogen and Death, and Stick a Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy.
Barbara Johnson es fundadora de Spatula Ministries [Ministerios Espatula], organizacion sin fines de lucro creada para despegar con una espatula de amor a todos los padres que estan incrustados contra el techo y encaminarlos hacia la recuperacion. Barbara y su esposo, Bill, viven en La Habra, California.