Beginning and Intermediate Algebra - Hardcover

Hall,James; Mercer,Brian

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9780073229713: Beginning and Intermediate Algebra

Synopsis

Intended for schools that want a single text covering the standard topics from Beginning and Intermediate Algebra. Topics are organized by using the principles of the AMATYC standards as a guide, giving strong support to teachers using the text. The book's organization and pedagogy are designed to work for students with a variety of learning styles and for teachers with varied experiences and backgrounds. The inclusion of multiple perspectives -- verbal, numerical, algebraic, and graphical -- has proven popular with a broad cross section of students. Use of a graphing calculator is assumed. BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA: THE LANGUAGE AND SYMBOLISM OF MATHEMATICS is a reform-oriented book.

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About the Authors

JAMES W. HALL • B.S. and M.A. in mathematics from Eastern Illinois University and Ed.D. from

Oklahoma State University • 35 years teaching college mathematics with 31 years in the community college system

• Chair of the Mathematics Department at Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois, for 7 years

• Author of 19 mathematics books in developmental education

• Member of AMATYC (American Mathematical Association for Two-Year Colleges) for 34 years, Midwest Regional Vice President 1987–1989, chair of the editorial review committee 1991–1995, and writing team chair for Chapter 6 on Curriculum and Program Development of Beyond Crossroads.

• President of IMACC (Illinois Mathematics Association of Community Colleges) 1995–1996

• My wife and I enjoy traveling and seeing the wonders of the world, both natural and man-made.

BRIAN A. MERCER

• B.S. in mathematics from Eastern Illinois University and M.S. in mathematics from Southern Illinois University

• 11 years teaching community college mathematics

• Author of four mathematics books in developmental education

• Member of AMATYC and NADE (National Association for Developmental Mathematics)

• Board member of IMACC 2002–2005

• My wife, Nikki, and I stay busy with our two small children!

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9780077229467: Beginning and Intermediate Algebra - With Additional Material Shawnee State University

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