Intermediate Algebra [Hardcover]

Ron Larson (Author), Robert P. Hostetler (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0618388265 | ISBN-13: 978-0618388264 | Publication Date: January 6, 2004 | Edition: 4

Designed for first-year developmental students who need support in intermediate algebra, the Fourth Edition of Intermediate Algebra retains the hallmark features for which the Larson team is known: abundant, high-quality applications; the use of real data; the integration of visualization (figures and graphs) throughout; and extensive opportunities for self-assessment (mid-chapter quizzes, review exercises, tests, and cumulative tests). In developing supportive features for the Fourth Edition, the authors' goal is for students to come away from the class with a firm understanding of algebra and how it functions as a modern modeling language.

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About the Author

Ron Larson received his PhD. in mathematics from the University of Colorado and has been a professor of mathematics at The Pennsylvania State University since 1970. He has pioneered the use of multimedia to enhance the learning of mathematics, having authored over 30 software titles since 1990. Dr. Larson has also conducted numerous seminars and in-service workshops for math teachers around the country about using computer technology as a teaching tool and motivational aid. His Interactive Calculus (a complete text on CD-ROM) received the 1996 Texty Award for the most innovative mathematics instructional material at the college level, and it was the first mainstream college textbook to be offered on the Internet.

The Pennsylvania State University, The Behrend College Bio: Robert P. Hostetler received his Ph.D. in mathematics from The Pennsylvania State University in 1970. He has taught at Penn State for many years and has authored several calculus, precalculus, and intermediate algebra textbooks. His teaching specialties include remedial algebra, calculus, and math education, and his research interests include mathematics education and textbooks.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 880 pages
• Publisher: Brooks Cole; 4 edition (January 6, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0618388265
• ISBN-13: 978-0618388264
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,236,128 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars good, not great, but good, February 11, 2009

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A. Glover "book miss" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Intermediate Algebra - Fourth Edition (Hardcover)

It does the job, but i wasn't expecting a student help edition, with instructors annotations. They are really good for reviewing whether my answers were wrong or right, and the tear out formulas are good, if i forget how to use simple interest, or how to get the circumference of a circle.

1.0 out of 5 stars Does not work on Android devices., January 16, 2012

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G. Fox (Green Bay, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Intermediate Algebra (Kindle Edition)

This is my first purchase of a Kindle based media product. I have downloaded other free Kindle products and they have been great. This product only works on a PC/MAC or iPod and not on any Android device. The author or company needs to make a version that is compatible with Android.

2.0 out of 5 stars Not good for online studies..., October 21, 2011

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M. Jenson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Intermediate Algebra (Hardcover)

I was forced into buying this book for my online Intermediate Algebra class. The first thing that struck me as strange was the cover of the book. Take a look at it. It depicts people diving off buildings in a city... no doubt, plummeting to their deaths. It is very bizarre and one could imagine this is what Algebra has driven many people to do... especially after being forced into using this textbook.

The contents within are really not that good. Even though the book seems to be geared towards online/adult learners, it is anything but easy to understand. The lessons are comprehensive and the pages are cluttered with information. Aside from the primary text, tips boxes, study aids and other such confusing nonsense is scattered all over the pages which tends to lead to fragmented reading. The text is not written in layman terms but in terms that are confusing and seem to make things harder than they really should be.

I realize most people probably don't have a choice in regards to what textbook a class uses, so are these reviews worth anything?? I don't know. Maybe teachers will read them and it will help steer their decision-making. Either way, this book is not that good. I'm sure the concepts are sound, but the presentation and text is confusing and seems to be written in a more difficult way than it needs to be.