Intermediate Algebra, Third Edition

Tussy and Gustafson's fundamental goal is to have students read, write, and talk about mathematics through building a conceptual foundation in the language of mathematics. Their text blends instructional approaches that include vocabulary, practice, and well-defined pedagogy, along with an emphasis on reasoning, modeling, communication, and technology skills. With an emphasis on the "language of algebra," they foster students' ability to translate English into mathematical expressions and equations. Tussy and Gustafson make learning easy for students with their five-step problem-solving approach: analyze the problem, form an equation, solve the equation, state the result, and check the solution. In addition, the text's widely acclaimed study sets at the end of every section are tailored to improve students' ability to read, write, and communicate mathematical ideas. The Third Edition of INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA also features a robust suite of online course management, testing, and tutorial resources for instructors and students. This includes BCA/iLrn Testing and Tutorial, vMentor live online tutoring, the Interactive Video Skillbuilder CD-ROM with MathCue, a Book Companion Web Site featuring online graphing calculator resources, and The Learning Equation (TLE), powered by BCA/iLrn. TLE provides a complete courseware package, featuring a diagnostic tool that gives instructors the capability to create individualized study plans. With TLE, a cohesive, focused study plan can be put together to help each student succeed in math.

in This Intermediate Algebra Textbook, Tussy (citrus College) And Gustafson (rock Valley College) Use A Five-step Problem-solving Strategy That Teaches Students To Analyze A Problem, Form An Equation, Solve The Equation, State The Conclusion, And Check The Result In Order To Clarify The Thought Process And Mathematical Skills Needed For The Subject. After A Review Of Basic Algebra, Chapters Cover Graphs, Equations Of Lines, And Functions; Systems Of Equations; Inequalities; Exponents, Polynomials, And Polynomial Functions; Rational Expressions, Equations, And Functions; Radical Expressions, Equations, And Functions; Quadratic Equations, Functions, And Inequalities; Exponential And Logarithmic Functions; And Conic Sections. The Cd-rom Contains Interactive Video Instruction. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, Or

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this Text Provides A Blend Of Traditional And Reform Instructional Approaches Needed To Read, Write, Speak, And Think Mathematically Using The Language Of Algebra. Tussy (citrus College) And Gustafson (rock Valley College) Provide 11 Chapters That Expand The Students' Mathematical Reasoning Abilities And Give Them A Set Of Survival Skills That Will Help Them To Succeed In A World That Increasingly Requires Analytic Thinking. They Include Worked Examples Followed By Self-checks, Problem-solving Strategies, Applications And Connections To Other Disciplines, In-depth Coverage Of Geometry And Graphing, Study Sets And Reviews, And One-page Summaries Of Key Concepts. Annotation C. Book News, Inc., Portland, Or (booknews.com)