Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus

Connally, Eric; Gleason, Andrew M.; Dividian, Ann; Huges-Hallett, Deborah; Cheifetz, Philip

ISBN 10: 0471793035 / ISBN 13: 9780471793038

Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471793035
• ISBN 13: 9780471793038
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

The third edition of this ground-breaking text continues the authors' goal - a targeted introduction to precalculus that carefully balances concepts with procedures. Overall, this text is designed to provide a solid foundation to precalculus that focuses on a small number of key topics thereby emphasizing depth of understanding rather than breath of coverage. Developed by the Calculus Consortium, FMC 3e is flexible enough to be thought-provoking for well-prepared students while still remaining accessible to students with weaker backgrounds. As multiple representations encourage students to reflect on the material, each function is presented symbolically, numerically, graphically and verbally (the Rule of Four). Additionally, a large number of real-world applications, examples and problems enable students to create mathematical models that will help them understand and interpret the world in which they live.

About the Author

Eric Connally is a Professor of Mathematics at Harvard University Extension in Cambridge, Massachusetts.