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Wcschapter 26 Technical Math Supplement for Chippewa Valley Technical College
PThis text covers the fundamental concepts of mathematics, from arithmetic through beginning algebra, using applications from a wide range of career and technology disciplines. It is designed to present mathematical concepts in a style that is easy to follow and understand. The text also includes numerous opportunities to practice and master the concepts presented./PPBIFeatures of this text include:/B/I/PULLIExamples that work out problems step by step./LILISelf-check problems at the end of every section./LILIReview sections to help reinforce the concepts presented in that chapter./LILIApplication sections that relate mathematical concepts to real-world situations./LI/ULPA free StudyWizard CD-ROM is included with this text to provide additional practice opportunities for students, and an Instructor’s Manual (ISBN: 0-13-087335-7) is available to instructors./PH3Audience/H3PThis book is intended for adult students who need an extensive review of arithmetic. It is designed to prepare a student for an introductory course in algebra and also to give that student a review of the basics of arithmetic and help them to apply those skills to real-life problems. Although our main intent was to create a text for college students who need remediation or review prior to a college algebra course, the book would also work well for students in a GED program, students in a technical or vocational school, or any adult education program participants who desire a thorough review of arithmetic skills. These skills are important to everyday life and are the crucial base skills for continuing mathematics education./PH3Content/H3PThis text is conceptually based, not stressing the memorization of a static list of rules, but instead emphasizing the importance of gaining a thorough understanding of principles involved. It is written in a format that is easy for students to follow and understand. Each chapter contains many step-by-step examp@E~¸Që… ¾Ûâ¬
CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS MATH FOR COLLEGES, 15th Edition presents an arithmetic-based, basic approach to business math. It emphasizes a practical, skill-building approach to prepare readers for careers in business through step-by-step development of concepts, numerous practice exercises, and real-world application of techniques. The text progresses from the most basic to more complex business math topics. The accompanying CD-ROM includes tutorials, video clips, and more to help readers gain confidence in mathematics.
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P style=MARGIN: 0pxBJ.S.Ratti/Bhas been teaching mathematics at all levels for over 35 years. He is currently a full professor of mathematics and director of the Center for Mathematical Services at the University of South Florida. Professor Ratti is the author of numerous research papers in analysis, graph theory, and probability. He has won several awards for excellence in undergraduate teaching at University of South Florida and known as the coauthor of a successful finite mathematics textbook./PP style=MARGIN: 0px /PP style=MARGIN: 0pxBMarcus McWaters/Bis currently the chair of the Mathematics Department at the University of South Florida, a position he has held for the last eleven years. Since receiving his PhD in mathematics from the University of Florida, he has taught all levels of undergraduate and graduate courses, with class sizes ranging from 3 to 250. As chair, he has worked intensively to structure a course delivery system for lower level courses that would improve the low retention rate these courses experience across the country. When not involved with mathematics or administrative activity, he enjoys playing racquetball, spending time with his two daughters, and traveling the world with his wife./PP style=MARGIN: 0px /PP style=MARGIN: 0px /Pp style=margin: 0px;b/bRatti and McWaters have combined years of lecture notes and firsthand experience with students to bring readers a book series that teaches at the same level and in the style as the best math instructors. An extensive array of exercises and learning aids further complements the instruction readers would receive in class and during office hours./pp style=margin: 0px;br/pp style=margin: 0px;b /bBasic Concepts of Algebra, Equations and Inequalities, Graphs and Functions, Polynomial and Rational Functions, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Trigonometric Functions Angles and Their Measure, Tr@eèQë…¸ ¾Ûâ¬
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A few sessions with a college-age math tutor turns third-grader Judy into a jargon-spouting polygon princess, in the funniest Judy Moody caper yet. Illustrations.