Intermediate Algebra - Hardcover

Aufmann, Richard N.; Barker, Vernon C.; Lockwood, Joanne S.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0618386432 ISBN 13: 9780618386437

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin College Div, 2003

Synopsis

Designed for the first-year developmental math course in intermediate algebra, this text retains the hallmark features that have given the Aufmann texts a solid reputation for reliability: a clear writing style, an emphasis on problem-solving strategies, and the acclaimed Aufmann Interactive Method. The text's objective-based framework offers guided learning for both lecture and self-paced courses.

• The IAE, rich with instructor support materials, features reduced student pages with support material in the margins. (Answers to exercises and transparency icons appear on the reduced student page.) Features include Instructor Notes; tips for introducing new or recycled vocabulary, symbols, formulas, rules, properties or equations; Discuss the Concepts prompts; Concept Check questions; Optional Student Activities; In-Class Examples to present with every objective; Suggested Assignments; Quick Quiz; and Answers to selected Writing Exercises, Focus on Problem Solving activities, and Projects and Group Activities.
• AIM for Success, a special preface for students, guides them in how to be successful using the text and the Aufmann Interactive Method (AIM). Suggestions for using the Preface as a lesson are featured in the Instructor's Resource Manual.
• Eduspace, powered by Blackboard, for the Aufmann/Barker/Lockwood Intermediate Algebra course includes algorithmic exercises, an online Study Guide and test bank content in question pools.

About this title

About the Author:

Richard Aufmann is the lead author of two bestselling developmental math series and a bestselling college algebra and trigonometry series, as well as several derivative math texts. He received a BA in mathematics from the University of California, Irvine, and an MA in mathematics from California State University, Long Beach. Mr. Aufmann taught math, computer science, and physics at Palomar College in California, where he was on the faculty for 28 years. His textbooks are highly recognized and respected among college mathematics professors. Today, Mr. Aufmann's professional interests include quantitative literacy, the developmental math curriculum, and the impact of technology on curriculum development.

About this edition

• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin College Div
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0618386432
• ISBN 13: 9780618386437
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 732