Understanding Elementary Algebra with Geometry with CD: A Course for College Students

Hirsch, Lewis R.; Goodman, Arthur

ISBN 10: 0534381243 / ISBN 13: 9780534381240

Published by Cengage Learning, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding Elementary Algebra with Geometry with CD: A Course for College Students
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534381243
• ISBN 13: 9780534381240
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Helping students grasp the "why" of algebra through patient explanations, Hirsch and Goodman gradually build students' confidence without sacrificing rigor. To help students move beyond the "how" of algebra (computational proficiency) to the "why" (conceptual understanding), the authors introduce topics at an elementary level and return to them at increasing levels of complexity. Their gradual introduction of concepts, rules, and definitions through a wealth of illustrative examples-both numerical and algebraic-helps students compare and contrast related ideas and understand the sometimes-subtle distinctions among a wide variety of situations. This author team carefully prepares students to succeed in higher level mathematics.

Review

"Once we had a group of students who worked their way through the Hirsch/Goodman series, complaints about a gap between developmental and college level mathematics essentially disappeared. Students transitioned much more easily and, now, students who come to college algebra through our sequence succeed at rates higher then students who had no need of remediation."