Beginning and Intermediate Algebra - Hardcover

Hall,James; Mercer,Brian

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9780073229713: Beginning and Intermediate Algebra

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0073229717 ISBN 13: 9780073229713

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math, 2007

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Intended for schools that want a single text covering the standard topics from Beginning and Intermediate Algebra. Topics are organized by using the principles of the AMATYC standards as a guide, giving strong support to teachers using the text. The book's organization and pedagogy are designed to work for students with a variety of learning styles and for teachers with varied experiences and backgrounds. The inclusion of multiple perspectives -- verbal, numerical, algebraic, and graphical -- has proven popular with a broad cross section of students. Use of a graphing calculator is assumed. BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA: THE LANGUAGE AND SYMBOLISM OF MATHEMATICS is a reform-oriented book.

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About the Author:

JAMES W. HALL � B.S. and M.A. in mathematics from Eastern Illinois University and Ed.D. from

Oklahoma State University � 35 years teaching college mathematics with 31 years in the community college system

� Chair of the Mathematics Department at Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois, for 7 years

� Author of 19 mathematics books in developmental education

� Member of AMATYC (American Mathematical Association for Two-Year Colleges) for 34 years, Midwest Regional Vice President 1987–1989, chair of the editorial review committee 1991–1995, and writing team chair for Chapter 6 on Curriculum and Program Development of Beyond Crossroads.

� President of IMACC (Illinois Mathematics Association of Community Colleges) 1995–1996

� My wife and I enjoy traveling and seeing the wonders of the world, both natural and man-made.

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