Beginning Algebra (5th Edition) [Hardcover]

Elayn Martin-Gay (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0136007023 | ISBN-13: 978-0136007029 | Publication Date: January 7, 2008 | Edition: 5

Elayn Martin-Gay's developmental math textbooks and video resources are motivated by her firm belief that every student can succeed. Martin-Gay's focus on the student shapes her clear, accessible writing, inspires her constant pedagogical innovations, and contributes to the popularity and effectiveness of her video resources. This revision of Martin-Gay's algebra series continues her focus on students and what they need to be successful. Martin-Gay also strives to provide the highest level of instructor and adjunct support.

 

Review of Real Numbers; Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving; Graphing; Solving Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities; Exponents and Polynomials; Factoring Polynomials; Rational Expressions; Roots and Radicals; Quadratic Equations

 

For all readers interested in algebra, and for all readers interested in learning or revisiting essential skills in beginning algebra through the use of lively and up-to-date applications.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

An award-winning instructor and best-selling author, Elayn Martin-Gay has taught mathematics at the University of New Orleans for more than 25 years. Her numerous teaching awards include the local University Alumni Association’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, and Outstanding Developmental Educator at University of New Orleans, presented by the Louisiana Association of Developmental Educators.

 

Prior to writing textbooks, Elayn developed an acclaimed series of lecture videos to support developmental mathematics students in their quest for success. These highly successful videos originally served as the foundation material for her texts. Today, the videos are specific to each book in the Martin-Gay series. Elayn also pioneered the Chapter Test Prep Video to help students as they prepare for a test—their most “teachable moment!”

 

Elayn’s experience has made her aware of how busy instructors are and what a difference quality support makes. For this reason, she created the Instructor-to-Instructor video series. These videos provide instructors with suggestions for presenting specific math topics and concepts in basic mathematics, Prealgebra, beginning algebra, and intermediate algebra. Seasoned instructors can use them as a source for alternate approaches in the classroom. New or adjunct faculty may find the CDs useful for review.

 

Her textbooks and acclaimed video program support Elayn's passion of helping every student to succeed.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 720 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 5 edition (January 7, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0136007023
• ISBN-13: 978-0136007029
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,677 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

An award-winning instructor and best-selling author, Elayn Martin-Gay has taught mathematics at the University of New Orleans for more than 25 years. Her numerous teaching awards include the local University Alumni Association's Award for Excellence in Teaching, and Outstanding Developmental Educator at University of New Orleans, presented by the Louisiana Association of Developmental Educators.

Prior to writing textbooks, Elayn developed an acclaimed series of lecture videos to support developmental mathematics students in their quest for success. These highly successful videos originally served as the foundation material for her texts. Today, the videos are specific to each book in the Martin-Gay series. Elayn also pioneered the Chapter Test Prep Video to help students as they prepare for a test--their most "teachable moment!"

Elayn's experience has made her aware of how busy instructors are and what a difference quality support makes. For this reason, she created the Instructor-to-Instructor video series. These videos provide instructors with suggestions for presenting specific math topics and concepts in basic mathematics, prealgebra, beginning algebra, and intermediate algebra. Seasoned instructors can use them as a source for alternate approaches in the classroom. New or adjunct faculty may find the videos useful for review. Her textbooks and acclaimed video program support Elayn's passion of helping every student to succeed.

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Helpful, August 29, 2009

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Lexx "Lexx" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beginning Algebra (5th Edition) (Hardcover)

This book was an excellent helper for my Algebra class I took for Summer 2009.... Too bad I was too much of an idiot, and therefore needs to repeat the class again. Not the book's fault, I assure you.

Only bad thing about this is that, you will need to purchase a $70 access code from the website to get access to the online requirement for the class I took (some form of coursecompass, which gives you reviews, online quizzes, online tutors and such). The book I purchased did not come with this code.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible, August 9, 2011

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M. Shedd - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beginning Algebra (5th Edition) (Hardcover)

I am currently taking a summer course with this book. The examples that the book gives are the simplest examples, then half way through the exercises they get into more complicated problems that they have no examples for. They change the entire format of the problems so it really throws you a curve ball. My entire class agrees that this book does not give you the necessary examples to complete the exercises in the book. Maybe so you will go online and buy a subscription for the MyMathLab? If your professor/teacher has chosen to use this book...good luck and you will be spending alot of time in tutoring or online trying to figure things out!!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars New price is high;used price good but more to spend for code! Rip-off!, January 26, 2011

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This review is from: Beginning Algebra Plus MyMathLab Student Access Kit (5th Edition) (Hardcover)

Book is oK, but you need the access code ( wont get if used ) and therefore have to spend $78 ****** dollars for some stupid letters. what a total rip! You think you're saving with getting a cheap used book at $30 when the new price is $120-160, and feel good, then the teacher mentions..."oh yeah, by the way..." wish he told us before hand about the access code stuff. What a rip, what a money making book. $78 more to spend for a stupid code. RIP-OFF!