Precalculus through Modeling and Visualization (2nd Edition) - Hardcover

Rockswold, Gary K.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 032108201X ISBN 13: 9780321082015

Publisher: Addison Wesley, 2001

Synopsis

This book offers an innovative approach by focusing on learning through modeling and visualization with an integrated use of the graphing calculator. When introducing mathematical ideas, this text moves from the concrete to the abstract. The importance of mathematics is thus demonstrated to students and the material is presented in an accessible manner. The text consistently integrates mathematical concepts with real applications in order to enhance student intuition and understanding. Symbolic (algebraic), graphical, numerical, and verbal skills are continually demonstrated and reinforced throughout.

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About the Author

Dr. Gary Rockswold has been teaching mathematics for 25 years at all levels from seventh grade to graduate school, including junior high and high school students, talented youth, vocational, undergraduate, and graduate students, and adult education classes. He is currently employed at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where he is a full professor of mathematics and the chair of the mathematics department. He graduated with majors in mathematics and physics from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He received his Ph.D. in applied mathematics from Iowa State University. He has an interdisciplinary background and has also taught physical science, astronomy, and computer science.

Dr. Rockswold has been writing for mathematics textbooks for over ten years. Currently he is an author for Addison Wesley, writing textbooks that integrate modeling, visualization, applications, and the graphing calculator into the curriculum.

Edition details

• Publisher: Addison Wesley
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 032108201X
• ISBN 13: 9780321082015
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 1072