Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: A Combined Course - Hardcover

Larson, Ron; Hostetler, Robert P.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0669417645 ISBN 13: 9780669417647

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin College Div, 1996

Synopsis

Students at two-year schools preparing for a college-level curriculum have found success with this thoughtful approach from Larson and Hostetler. Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: A Combined Course, 3/e, retains the hallmark strengths of its predecessors: abundant, high-quality applications; use of real data; an emphasis on visual learning through figures and graphs; and extensive opportunities for self-assessment.

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About the Author

Ron Larson received his PhD. in mathematics from the University of Colorado and has been a professor of mathematics at The Pennsylvania State University since 1970. He has pioneered the use of multimedia to enhance the learning of mathematics, having authored over 30 software titles since 1990. Dr. Larson has also conducted numerous seminars and in-service workshops for math teachers around the country about using computer technology as a teaching tool and motivational aid. His Interactive Calculus (a complete text on CD-ROM) received the 1996 Texty Award for the most innovative mathematics instructional material at the college level, and it was the first mainstream college textbook to be offered on the Internet.

Bob Hostetler received his PhD. in Mathematics from The Pennsylvania State University in 1970. He has taught at Penn State for many years and has authored several calculus, precalculus, and intermediate algebra textbooks. His teaching specialties include remedial algebra, calculus, and math education, and his research interests include mathematics education and textbooks.

Edition details

• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin College Div
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0669417645
• ISBN 13: 9780669417647
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 886