Beginning Algebra (with CD-ROM, Make the Grade, and InfoTrac) - Hardcover

Gustafson, R. David; Frisk, Peter D.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0534453368 ISBN 13: 9780534453367

Publisher: Brooks Cole, 2001

Synopsis

This text teaches solid mathematical skills while supporting the student with careful pedagogy. Gustafson and Frisk effectively prepare students for their next mathematics course as it presents all the topics associated with a first course in algebra. Mathematical concepts are motivated by need and illustrated through discussion, examples, and real-world applications.

About this title

About the Author:

R. David Gustafson is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Rock Valley College in Illinois and has also taught extensively at Rockford College and Beloit College. He is coauthor of several best-selling mathematics textbooks, including Gustafson/Frisk/Hughes' COLLEGE ALGEBRA, Gustafson/Karr/Massey's BEGINNING ALGEBRA, INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA, BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA, BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA: A COMBINED APPROACH, and the Tussy/Gustafson and Tussy/Gustafson/Koenig developmental mathematics series. His numerous professional honors include Rock Valley Teacher of the Year and Rockford's Outstanding Educator of the Year. He has been very active in AMATYC as a Midwest Vice-president and has been President of IMACC, AMATYC's Illinois affiliate. He earned a Master of Arts from Rockford College in Illinois, as well as a Master of Science from Northern Illinois University.

Review:

"The method in which Gustafson introduces graphing in general is outstanding. What is truly unique from what I have seen is the introduction of non-linear graphs so early. It will let students know that graphs are more than just straight lines."

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About this edition

• Publisher: Brooks Cole
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0534453368
• ISBN 13: 9780534453367
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 736