Developmental Mathematics (6th Edition) [Paperback]

Marvin L. Bittinger (Author), Judith A. Beecher (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0321143183 | ISBN-13: 978-0321143181 | Publication Date: July 3, 2003 | Edition: 6

As you have come to expect when you see the Bittinger name, Developmental Mathematics, Sixth Edition, continues to offer you and your students a completely integrated text and supplements package that will help your students to succeed not only in this course, but in future courses as well. In addition to an exceptional 4-color text that has been significantly revised with respect to design and a new art program, students can also expand their learning via the Digital Video Tutor, InterAct MathXL, the AW Math Tutor Center, and now MyMathLab. Developmental Mathematics, Sixth Edition continues to bring students the Bittinger hallmark five-step problem-solving process, a clear easy-to-read writing style, real-data applications, a superior supplements package, and most of all - an accurate text. So, what's new? Let's visit the Sixth Edition!

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From the Back Cover

Developmental Mathematics: College Mathematics & Introductory Algebra, Seventh Edition

Bittinger • Beecher

 

The Bittinger System for Success–Make It Work for You!

 

Building on its reputation for accurate content and a unified system of instruction, the seventh edition of Bittinger/Beecher’s Developmental Mathematics integrates success-building study tools, innovative pedagogy, and a comprehensive student-support package.

 

These helpful teaching aids are available for qualified adopters through your local Addison-Wesley representative. For a complete supplements list with product descriptions, please refer to the Preface.

 

Instructor Supplements:

Instructor’s Solutions Manual                                         (ISBN-10: 0-321-34857-5; ISBN-13: 978-0-321-34857-9) 

Instructor and Adjunct Support Manual                          (ISBN-10: 0-321-34855-9; ISBN-13: 978-0-321-34855-5)   

Printed Test Bank                                                           (ISBN-10: 0-321-34829-X; ISBN-13: 978-0-321-34829-6)  

TestGen Computerized Test Bank                                 (ISBN-10: 0-321-34856-7; ISBN-13: 978-0-321-34856-2)  

MathXL® (an access code is required)                          www.mathxl.com   

MyMathLab (an access code is required)                      www.mymathlab.com

Addison-Wesley Math Adjunct Support Center               www.aw-bc.com/tutorcenter/math-adjunct.html

PowerPoint slides                                                            www.aw-bc.com/math

 

 

These resources, available through your bookstore or online at www.mypearsonstore.com, are designed to help students succeed in your course.

 

Student Supplements:

Student’s Solutions Manual                                            (ISBN-10: 0-321-34858-3; ISBN-13: 978-0-321-34858-6)

Collaborative Learning Activities Manual                        (ISBN-10: 0-321-34854-0; ISBN-13: 978-0-321-34854-8)

Video Lectures on CD                                                    (ISBN-10: 0-321-34853-2; ISBN-13: 978-0-321-34853-1)  

Math Study Skills for Students Video on CD                  (ISBN-10: 0-321-29745-8; ISBN-13: 978-0-321-29745-7)

Work It Out! Chapter Test Video Solutions on CD         (ISBN-10: 0-321-49674-4; ISBN-13: 978-0-321-49674-4)

MathXL® Tutorials on CD                                               (ISBN-10: 0-321-34849-4; ISBN-13: 978-0-321-34849-4)

MathXL® (an access code is required)                          www.mathxl.com   

InterAct Math Tutorial Web site                                       www.interactmath.com

Addison-Wesley Math Tutor Center  (an access code is required) www.aw-bc.com/tutorcenter

 

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Marvin Bittinger For over thirty years Professor Marvin L. Bittinger has been teaching math at the university level. Since 1968 he has been employed as a professor of mathematics education at Indiana University - Purdue University at Indianapolis. Professor Bittinger has authored 159 publications on topics ranging from Basic Mathematics to Algebra and Trigonometry to Brief Calculus. He received his BA in Mathematics from Manchester College in 1963 and his PhD in Mathematics Education from Purdue University in 1968. Special honors include being Distinguished Visiting Professor at the United States Air Force Academy and being elected to the Manchester College Board of Trustees from 1992 to 1999. His hobbies include hiking, baseball, golf, and bowling and he enjoys membership in the Professional Bowler's Association and the Society for the Advancement of Baseball Research.

Professor Bittinger has also had the privilege of speaking at a recent mathematics convention giving a lecture entitled, Baseball and Mathematics. In addition, he also has an interest in philosophy and theology, in particular, apologetics. Professor Bittinger currently lives in Carmel, Indiana with his wife Elaine. He has two grown and married sons, Lowell and Chris, and three grandchildren.

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Judy Beecher has an undergraduate degree in mathematics fromIndiana University and a graduate degree in mathematics fromPurdue University. She has taught at both the high school and college levels with many years of developmental math and precalculusteaching experience at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. Inaddition to her career in textbook publishing,she spends time reading, traveling, attending the theater, and promoting charity projects for a children's camp.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1352 pages
• Publisher: Addison Wesley; 6 edition (July 3, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321143183
• ISBN-13: 978-0321143181
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #940,040 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good-but wordy, April 30, 2006

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saa (Mass) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Developmental Mathematics (6th Edition) (Paperback)

The book was very helpful in helping me to finally learn Algebra. My complaint though is that the wording is too much and very confusing to understand for anyone who has a hard time with math. Get rid of the large pictures/graphs, study tips and objectives and maybe this book wouldn't be so big and heavy. The examples were what saved me because they were well defined and I wouldn't have understood what to do based on the explanations. Overall a good book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, October 13, 2005

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Swami Antar Urjas (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Developmental Mathematics (6th Edition) (Paperback)

I used this book for several math courses at DeVry Online. I am dyscalculic and this book helped me immensely

3.0 out of 5 stars IF YOU BUY NEW, IT DOES NOT COME WITH EVERYTHING!, October 9, 2009

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This review is from: Developmental Mathematics (7th Edition) (Paperback)

The book itself was great but it does not come with the supplements like the description says! I bought it brand new from Amazon (not an authorized seller) twice due to Mymathlab not being included and both did not come with Mymathlab! When I called customer service they even stated that the supplements were included. So, needless to say I am sending back the second book and back to square one. Beware! The description is not correct you are better off going to the manufacturer's website and getting the whole package without the headache!