2005, ISBN: 1932864350

From the Preface of this 716 page book: "Now, almost twenty years after the first edition of the text, despite an intense emphasis on standards and the use of technology in pre-college ma… More...

From the Preface of this 716 page book: "Now, almost twenty years after the first edition of the text, despite an intense emphasis on standards and the use of technology in pre-college mathematics curricula nationwide, students enrolling in college programs requiring calculus continue to have a wide range of backgrounds in algebra. The need for a review of basic algebra in intermediate algebra and precalculus texts is as strong now as it was twenty years ago. However, most, if not all, of the present-day reform texts do not deal with basic algebra nor do they develop the notion of function in any hierarchical manner. Students are exposed to a variety of functions, including transcendental functions, from the get-go. Algebraic manipulations are downplayed, while calculator-assisted computation and graphics are emphasized. There are many inviting aspects to these approaches, and students get to work through some very practical and interesting problems. But in spite of the merits of the reform texts, we do not feel that they are an appropriate preparation for the rigorous calculus required in mathematics, natural science, and engineering. In trying to make precalculus topics accessible to all students, we believe the reform texts shortchange those whose major field of study is mathematics intensive. The further one goes in mathematics, the more important algebraic skills become. In our view, the reform precalculus texts link only to the calculus texts, neither of which develops mathematics,science and math Science & Math, ImageTec Publishing Systems<

2005, ISBN: 1932864350

From the Preface of this 716 page book: "Now, almost twenty years after the first edition of the text, despite an intense emphasis on standards and the use of technology in pre-college ma… More...

From the Preface of this 716 page book: "Now, almost twenty years after the first edition of the text, despite an intense emphasis on standards and the use of technology in pre-college mathematics curricula nationwide, students enrolling in college programs requiring calculus continue to have a wide range of backgrounds in algebra. The need for a review of basic algebra in intermediate algebra and precalculus texts is as strong now as it was twenty years ago. However, most, if not all, of the present-day reform texts do not deal with basic algebra nor do they develop the notion of function in any hierarchical manner. Students are exposed to a variety of functions, including transcendental functions, from the get-go. Algebraic manipulations are downplayed, while calculator-assisted computation and graphics are emphasized. There are many inviting aspects to these approaches, and students get to work through some very practical and interesting problems. But in spite of the merits of the reform texts, we do not feel that they are an appropriate preparation for the rigorous calculus required in mathematics, natural science, and engineering. In trying to make precalculus topics accessible to all students, we believe the reform texts shortchange those whose major field of study is mathematics intensive. The further one goes in mathematics, the more important algebraic skills become. In our view, the reform precalculus texts link only to the calculus texts, neither of which develops mathematics,science and math Mathematics, ImageTec Publishing Systems<

2005, ISBN: 9781932864359

Paperback, "Ships with Tracking Number! INTERNATIONAL WORLDWIDE Shipping available. May not contain Access Codes or Supplements. May be ex-library. Shipping & Handling by region. Buy with… More...

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2005, ISBN: 9781932864359

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