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Intermediate Algebra: Discovery and Visualization
Intermediate Algebra Discovery and Visualization Author:Elaine Hubbard, Ronald D. Robinson Bestselling Intermediate Algebra: Discovery and Visualization retains the strengths of its predecessors: high-quality writing, abundant exercises, strong pedagogical features, and a complete supplements package. The Third Edition employs graphing technology as an integral part of a discovery-based learning approach. Developed for a one-se... more »mester intermediate algebra course, this text thoughtfully incorporates the NCTM and AMATYC standards, while its multiple approaches to math, based on the Rule of Four, accommodate a variety of learning styles and ensure that students learn to solve problems and apply mathematical concepts across disciplines.
Chapter Openers, Chapter Snapshot summaries, and Warm-Up Skills problems combine a real-world application with skills-based exercises to prepare students for the material that follows.
A special stand-alone text-opening section, Basic Math Study Skills, offers study tips for before, during, and after class; advice on reviewing concepts and preparing for exams; and a preview of how to use the features in the text.
Technology Icons in the section openers provide helpful reminders and references to a range of study supplements: the Student Solutions Manual, Graphing Calculator Guide, Math Study Skills Workbook by Nolting, HM3, Videos, and SMARTHINKING tutors.
Keys to the Calculator now offers convenient point-of-use graphing calculator keystroke information for the TI-83 Plus. More Calculator Tips at the end of selected sections offers additional guidance and optional activities.
Graphing calculator art has been updated to reflect the TI-83 Plus. Traditional graphs of inequalities, including systems of inequalities, have been improved to help students see the solution region.
Data Analysis collaborative exercises focus on real data and encourage students to work together to solve problems.
Chapter topic threads, designed to reinforce concepts, are created when a topic is first introduced in the Chapter Opening Application and then highlighted later in the chapter in a Data Analysis feature.
Exploring the Concept illustrates concepts and relationships on a visual, concrete level, then poses "What if?" questions, encouraging students to experiment, explore, and discover.
Think about It notes in the margin of every section pose questions that require critical thinking and reasoning. Learning Tips offer helpful strategies and alternative approaches to concepts. Notes present cautionary remarks and additional insight.
Quick Reference sections provide convenient reference and detailed summaries of important rules, definitions, properties, and procedures grouped by subsection.
Speaking the Language sections helps students to think and communicate in the language of mathematics by reinforcing vocabulary and contextual meanings.
In-text testing includes Chapter Tests and Cumulative Tests (following Chapters 3, 5, 8, and 10). For immediate reinforcement, the answers to all tests, with section references, are included at the back of the text.