Precalculus

ISBN-10: 0077343646
ISBN-13: 9780077343644
Series: Precalculus
Pages: 1072
Language: English
Published: 2009-06-19
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science, Engineering & Mathematics
Author: John Coburn

Description

Three components contribute to a theme sustained throughout the Coburn Series: that of laying a firm foundation, building a solid framework, and providing strong connections. Not only does Coburn present a sound problem-solving process to teach students to recognize a problem, organize a procedure, and formulate a solution, the text encourages students to see beyond procedures in an effort to gain a greater understanding of the big ideas behind mathematical concepts. . . .Written in a readable, yet mathematically mature manner appropriate for college algebra level students, Coburnï¿1⁄2s Precalculus uses narrative, extensive examples, and a range of exercises to connect seemingly disparate mathematical topics into a cohesive whole. Coburnï¿1⁄2s hallmark applications are born out of the authorï¿1⁄2s extensive experiences in and outside the classroom, and appeal to the vast diversity of students and teaching methods in this course area. . . .Benefiting from the feedback of hundreds of instructors and students across the country, Precalculus second edition, continues to emphasize connections in order to improve the level of student engagement in mathematics and increase their chances of success in college algebra.. .

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