Elementary Algebra for College Students
Elementary Algebra for College Students by Allen R. Angel, published by Prentice Hall in 2000, is a comprehensive resource designed to enhance students’ understanding of algebra. This subsequent edition spans 657 pages and is presented in English. The book emphasizes the practical applications of algebra, motivating students to recognize its relevance in everyday life. With a student-friendly writing style characterized by clear sentences and accessible language, the text is structured to facilitate comprehension through an outstanding pedagogical program.
Readers will find a strong focus on problem-solving throughout the material, supported by numerous step-by-step worked-out examples that provide detailed explanations. The book integrates AMATYC/NCTM Standards of Content and Pedagogy, featuring graded exercise sets, real-world applications, and various study aids such as Helpful Hints and Chapter Summaries. Additionally, the inclusion of cumulative reviews and a dedicated section on study skills for success in mathematics further supports students in their learning journey.
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- An emphasis on the practical applications of algebra motivates students and encourages them to see algebra as an important part of their daily lives. The student-friendly writing style uses short, clear sentences and easy-to-understand language, and the outstanding pedagogical program makes the material easy to follow and comprehend. The Fifth Edition places a stronger emphasis on problem solving, incorporating it as a theme throughout the text.
- 4-color hardback text w/complete text-specific instructor and student print/media supplement package
- AMATYC/NCTM Standards of Content and Pedagogy integrated in preview and Perspective Chapter Openers, Graded Exercise Sets, Real-World Applications, Writing Exercises, Group Activity/Challenge problems and Calculator Corners Boxes
- Many step-by-step worked-out examples provide students with detailed explanation throughout the sections
- Helpful Hints, Common Student Error Boxes, Chapter Summaries and Practice Tests included in each chapter help students study math and review for tests
- Cumulative Reviews are included in every other chapter and a unique Section 1.1 Study Skills for Success in Mathematics, preps students with a study skills discussion and exercise set.
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