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Essentials of Precalculus
Richard N. Aufmann, Richard D. Nation,
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
ISBN: 0618447024   DDC: 515   Edition: Paperback; 2005-01-11

Summary:

This text from the author team of Aufmann and Nation offers the same
engaging style and support for students as the Aufmann College
Algebra series, all in a brief format that covers the entire course
in a single semester. Interactive learning techniques incorporated
throughout the text help students better understand concepts, focus
their study habits, and achieve greater success.In this First
Edition, the authors have also integrated many components into the
textbook to help students diagnose and remediate weak algebra skills.
Prerequisite review in the textbook and supporting materials allows
students to fill in gaps in their mathematical knowledge, and keeps
instructors from having to spend time on review. Extra support also
comes from the Aufmann Interactive Method, featuring Try Exercises
that allow students to practice math as it is presented and to more
easily study for tests.Prepare for the Next Section Exercises appear
at the end of exercises and are specifically written to review
prerequisite skills the student will need in the next section.
Answers at the end of the text and a reference section help students
review if they get a wrong answer.Review Notes cover prerequisite
skills to help students without the necessary knowledge to understand
important concepts. These example-specific notes direct students to
the appropriate pages where they can practice and review the skill,
thus decreasing frustration and increasing success.Interactive
Reading Support Questions engage students in learning mathematics and
encourage them to think critically.Visualize the Solution graphics
are often paired with Algebraic Solutions to assist visual learners
in understanding concepts.A Focus on Problem Solving feature at the
beginning of each chapter review demonstrates various strategies used
by successful problem solvers.Eduspace Houghton Mifflin's online
learning tool, powered by Blackboard, is a customizable, powerful and
interactive platform that provides instructors with text-specific
online courses and content.

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Dewey Class: 515 -- Analysis

Book Details:

Physical Description: 563 pages
Edition Info: Paperback; 2005-01-11

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