Author Description
The Third Edition of the Bittinger Graphs and Models series helps readers succeed in algebra by emphasizing a visual understanding of concepts. This latest edition incorporates a new Visualizing for Success feature that helps readers make intuitive connections between graphs and functions without the aid of a graphing calculator. In addition, readers learn problem-solving skills from the Bittinger hallmark five-step problem-solving process coupled with Connecting the Concepts and Aha! Exercises. As you have come to expect with any Bittinger text, we bring you a complete supplements package including MyMathLab and the New Instructor and Adjunct Support Manual. KEY TOPICS: Basics of Algebra and Graphing; Functions, Linear Equations, and Models; Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving; More Equations and Inequalities; Polynomials and Polynomial Functions; Rational Expressions, Equations, and Functions; Exponents and Radicals; Quadratic Functions and Equations; Exponential and Logarithmic Functions; Conic Sections; Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Theorem. MARKET: For all readers interested in Algebra.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates how visual representation and structured problem-solving methodologies can improve student comprehension of intermediate algebra concepts. The authors, Barbara L. Johnson, David J. Ellenbogen, and Marvin L. Bittinger, utilize a pedagogical framework that prioritizes intuitive connections between algebraic functions and their corresponding graphical models. By integrating a five-step problem-solving process with specific visual exercises, the authors provide a systematic approach to mastering complex mathematical topics without relying exclusively on technological tools.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive coverage of algebraic foundations including linear equations, polynomials, and rational expressions.
- The proprietary Visualizing for Success feature designed to build conceptual intuition.
- A structured five-step problem-solving methodology applied across various mathematical domains.
- Advanced topics including exponential and logarithmic functions, conic sections, and sequences.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators frequently identify this text as a foundational resource for students transitioning into higher-level mathematics. Readers often note the clarity of the pedagogical structure and the effectiveness of the visual-first approach in simplifying abstract algebraic concepts.
Page Count:
752
Publication Date:
1999-09-21
Publisher:
Addison Wesley
ISBN-10:
0201704374
ISBN-13:
9780201704372
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