Introductory Algebra (Prentice Hall Interactive Math) [Paperback]

K. Elayn Martin-Gay (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2000 | ISBN-10: 0130194131 | ISBN-13: 978-0130194138 | Edition: 1

Interactive Mathematics is an innovative new learning system that covers the full series of developmental mathematics in an interactive, multimedia environment. Interactive Math uses animation, video, audio, graphics, and math tools to support multiple learning styles. It is a program complete with instruction, practice, applications, and assessment. Introduction — A brief teaching statement directs the reader's attention toward mastering a particular skill. A visual representation of the skill is also presented. Read — Book with accompanying audio (which may be disabled) addresses the needs of those who feel more comfortable reading about the concepts and skills before exploring or working problems. Watch — Visual learners can watch and listen as example problems are worked out clearly and completely by the author in a brief on-screen video. Explore — This feature offers the most interactive learning experience because one can master the skills and learn the concept through discovery.

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Interactive Mathematics is an innovative new learning system that covers the full series of developmental mathematics in an interactive, multimedia environment. Interactive Math uses animation, video, audio, graphics, and math tools to support multiple learning styles. It is a program complete with instruction, practice, applications, and assessment. Introduction — A brief teaching statement directs the reader's attention toward mastering a particular skill. A visual representation of the skill is also presented. Read — Book with accompanying audio (which may be disabled) addresses the needs of those who feel more comfortable reading about the concepts and skills before exploring or working problems. Watch — Visual learners can watch and listen as example problems are worked out clearly and completely by the author in a brief on-screen video. Explore — This feature offers the most interactive learning experience because one can master the skills and learn the concept through discovery.

About the Author

K. Elayn Martin-Gay has taught mathematics at the University of New Orleans for more than 20 years and has received numerous teaching awards including the local University Alumni Association's Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Over the years, Elayn has developed a videotaped lecture series to help her students understand algebra better. This highly successful video material is the basis for her books: Basic College Mathematics, Second Edition; Prealgebra, Third Edition; Introductory Algebra, Second Edition; Intermediate Algebra, Second Edition; Algebra A Combined Approach, Second Edition; and her hardback series: Beginning Algebra, Third Edition; Intermediate Algebra, Third Edition; Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, Second Edition; and Intermediate Algebra: A Graphing Approach, Second Edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130194131
• ISBN-13: 978-0130194138
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,403,582 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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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Prentice Hall-Excellent Book, lousy program, November 20, 2000

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S. Andrade "yocchi" (Cooper City, Fl United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Introductory Algebra (Prentice Hall Interactive Math) (Paperback)

When a consumer purchases a product, they expect to get what they paid for. This belief is only strengthened when one purchases a product designed for self-improvement, especially if the product is one targeted at educators and students. Prentice Hall's Interactive Math: Beginning Algebra is a severe letdown... this software/textbook bundle is intended for students who are a)in college and b)trying to understand the basics of algebra so that they can continue on with their education and move to the next level. The product fails in two categories; the program itself, the 'installation' guide, and Prentice Hall's servers. To begin with, the installation setup is a joke. Unlike most programs that begin installation the moment the cd has loaded in the drive, users have to locate the add/delete program function in their directory, then click to start and follow the directions. As a long-time computer user, this is not a problem I had, however for the majority of people who have a hard time using computers (and they were the majority in the class I enrolled in which used this program)-this is a daunting task. This fact is compounded by the two installation manuals found in the box (both different). The second issue with program itself is that it is bug-ridden. More often than not, when a correct answer is entered, it is marked as 'incorrect'. The program is set up so that if the test portion of each chapter is not completed to a passing percentage (in our case, the percentage was set at 80%, which would be one incorrect answer out of five)one cannot advance to the next section. Now imagine for a moment getting all five answers correct, being told -you- answered all five incorrectly (because it shows the 'correct' answer under the one you submitted)and having to wait until the teacher can clear the error and mark all your answers correct. Now imagine a whole class having that same problem. It only gets worse when you realize that the classwork is also done at home (the whole course is online and can partially be done at home). The teacher can only do so much, so in the end you can't blame him or her. The blame is on Prentice Hall, and the fact that they clearly did not test this product and clear up the bugs before it was released on the market. The third problem with the product- it's technical support and the servers used to transmit uploaded and downloaded information (since the program itself requires the user to be online to open the program)is by far the worst part. Not only did they shut down their servers (repeatedly) for 'maintenance' at peak times, but students recieved numerous error messages while the system was up and running. Between socket errors and javascript problems, it was next to impossible to upload, download, or startup the program. The tech support number given in the textbook/software bundle- a number which was supposed to be there for students to call 24hrs in regards to assistance was useless after 9pm -even though peak hours for the system ofter were at night, when most of the people taking this class (who chose it because it was 'distance learning' and flexible)were coming home from work and getting ready to work on their classwork online. The teacher for the class eventually gave his students the -actual- 24hr number midway through the term, however it was after many of us had gone through quite a bit of hassle. In honesty, the only valuable thing about this product, is the actual textbook that comes with it. The textbook mirrors the program, explanation for explanation- and provides problems for the student to work out on their own... I shelled out for the whole package. Expect to see Prentice Hall either discontinue this product, or pull it off the market only to reintroduce it later after they work out it's inherent problems. Until then, please, do not buy this product.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Making Introductory Algebra Easy to Learn, October 7, 2006

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K. Knight (Jacksonville, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Introductory Algebra (Martin-Gay Developmental Math) (Paperback)

I am 43 years old and needed to take algebra to finish my AS degree. I have not taken an algebra class in 30 years. This book was the required textbook for my class.

I found this book very organized. In fact it was so organized I rarely needed to take notes on all the rules of algebra. This book helped me to review at the end of each section with the needed sample problems and reviews. It even had up-to-date pictures with algebraic problems that solved real life practical problems.

I highly recommend this book to anyone that needs to understand the basics of algebra.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars introductory Algebra:(martin-Gay Developmental Math), June 18, 2010

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Mary E. Lord (Kalama, Wa USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Introductory Algebra (Martin-Gay Developmental Math) (Paperback)

The product was adequate for my classes. The only drawback when having a different college oriented same product was that cd's were not added to this particular book and I find them very helpful in my learing. Other than that the product was what I wanted. Thank you,.