The Mathematical Palette (with BCA/iLrn™ Tutorial and InfoTrac) (Available Titles CengageNOW) - Hardcover

Ronald Staszkow

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0534403654 ISBN 13: 9780534403652

Publisher: Brooks Cole, 2004

Synopsis

THE MATHEMATICAL PALETTE makes mathematics enjoyable, relevant, understandable, and informative for students. Visually engaging, the text features full color pictures of fine art to bring mathematical concepts to life for the liberal arts student. The text emphasizes problem solving through discovery and applications, encouraging students to become active participants and instilling a rich understanding and appreciation for the beauty of mathematics. Along with its emphasis on writing and critical thinking skills, the text presents the history of mathematicians with numerous, everyday applications to illustrate the evolution and practicality of math and parallel the creativity of liberal arts majors. The Third Edition of THE MATHEMATICAL PALETTE also features a robust suite of online course management, testing, and tutorial resources for instructors and students. This includes BCA/iLrn Testing and Tutorial, vMentor live online tutoring, and a Book Companion Web Site featuring online graphing calculator resources.

About this title

About the Author:

Ronald Staszkow was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, graduated from St. Louis High School, received a bachelor¿s degree in mathematics from St. Mary¿s College in Moraga, CA, and received a master¿s degree in math education at the University of California - Santa Barbara. He holds a Certificate in Developmental Education from Appalachian State, NC, and Lifetime California Credentials in Secondary Teaching Community College Teaching, and Community College Supervision. After 11 years as a mathematics teacher and track/cross country coach at De La Salle High School in Concord, CA, he has been a full time instructor at Ohlone College, Fremont, CA and specializes in developmental mathematics. He designed the Ohlone College Mathematics Learning Center and created the Math for Liberal Arts Students course at Ohlone College.

Robert Bradshaw is Professor of Mathematics at Ohlone College.

About this edition

• Publisher: Brooks Cole
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0534403654
• ISBN 13: 9780534403652
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 645