Elementary Algebra (2nd Edition) [Hardcover]

Tom Carson (Author), Bill E. Jordan (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0321358376 | ISBN-13: 978-0321358370 | Publication Date: January 15, 2006 | Edition: 2

Students who approach math with trepidation will find that Elementary Algebra, Second Edition, builds competence and confidence. The study system, introduced at the outset and used consistently throughout the text, transforms the student experience by applying time-tested strategies to the study of mathematics. Learning strategies dovetail nicely into the overall system and build on individual learning styles by addressing students’ unique strengths. The authors talk to students in their own language and walk them through the concepts, showing students both how to do the math and the reasoning behind it. Tying it all together, the use of the Algebra Pyramid as an overarching theme relates specific chapter topics to the ‘big picture’ of algebra.

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Tom Carson- Tom Carson's first teaching experience was teaching guitar while an undergraduate student studying electrical engineering. That experience helped him to realize that his true gift and passion was, and is, in teaching. He went on to earn his M.A.T. in mathematics at the University of South Carolina. For the last ten years, he has been teaching at Midlands Technical College in the Developmental Mathematics Program, where he has been honored with a NISOD Excellence in Teaching award and a Who's Who among American Teachers award. Tom has served on the faculty council and has been a board member of the South Carolina Association of Developmental Educators (SCADE). Ever the teacher, Tom teaches outside the classroom by presenting at conferences such as NADE, AMATYC, and ICTCM on topics such as Combating Innumeracy, Writing in Mathematics, and Implementing a Study System.

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Ellyn GillespieAfter several career changes, Ellyn Gillespie found her calling. While working in a campus bookstore, she was hired to teach a developmental math class and immediately knew that teaching was what she had been looking for. After completing her M. A. T. in mathematics at The Citadel, she went on to teach at several colleges throughout SC. For the past 6 years, she has been at Midlands Technical College, teaching in both the Developmental Studies and Mathematics departments. Honored three times as a Who's Who Among America's Teachers, Ellyn continues to show her enthusiasm in and out of the classroom. She serves on the college's Internet and Technology Committee and works to introduce technology in the classroom. Also a member of the state's Developmental Studies Mathematics Peer Group, she works to improve mathematics instruction throughout the state. Ellyn continues to share her knowledge with others and has presented at NADE and NCTM conferences.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 968 pages
• Publisher: Addison Wesley; 2 edition (January 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321358376
• ISBN-13: 978-0321358370
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.5 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,023,271 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Introductory and Intermediate Algebra Text Book, November 11, 2009

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Eric Fuerschbach (Boston, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elementary Algebra (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

I teach Introductory and Intermediate Algebra using this book at my college. What I like about this book are the procedures and sample problems in each chapter. Homework sections begin with basic exercises that grow increasingly more complex. This organization is useful for students and teachers.

Chapter reviews and chapter tests are organized by section. Students find this layout to be very helpful when studying for tests.

1 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars BOOK NOT AS DESCRIBED, January 6, 2009

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This review is from: Elementary Algebra-Student Solutions (Paperback)

BOOK WAS DESCRIBED AS "LIKE NEW". THE BOOK I RECEIVED WAS NOT AS DESCRIBED. BACK COVER IS CREASED AND DOG EARED. SEVERAL OF THE PAGES ARE DOG EARED, CREASED AND DIRTY.