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Advanced Mathematics: Precalculus with Discrete Mathematics and Data Analysis
Advanced Mathematics Precalculus with Discrete Mathematics and Data Analysis Author:Richard G. Brown FEATURES AND BENEFITS — To lay the groundwork for further study of mathematics at the college level, all standard precalculus topics are presented, as well as substantial new material on discrete mathematics and data analysis. — Numerous applications lesson, examples, and exercises establish the importance of mathematics to everyday life and a var... more »iety of scientific and technical fields.
Integration of technology throughout the lesson presentations, examples, and exercises foster effective learning and prepare students for participation in a technological society.
The wide variety of types and multiple levels of exercises meet many different teaching and learning needs. New communication exercises, including Reading, Writing, Discussion, and Visual Thinking exercises, are labeled for easy reference, as are application exercises.
Numerous worked-out examples, important results in tinted boxes, Class Exercises, Chapter Summaries, and Cumulative Reviews make the text accessible and easy to use.
Activities in the lesson presentations, Investigation and Research exercises, and end-of-chapter Projects are especially useful in promoting active learning.
The flexible outline, incorporation of technology, applications orientation, and provision for active student learning meet contemporary standards.
Careers in Mathematics pages, Biographies, and other text references, establish the multicultural nature of mathematics and its importance to people of varied interests and background today.
A section on College Entrance Examinations gives students an excellent opportunity to prepare for these important examinations.« less