Prealgebra
2nd Edition
Published on 10. March 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
768 pages
978-0-321-23736-1 (ISBN)
Description
Prealgebra, 2e, is a book for the student. The author's goal is to help build students' confidence, their understanding and appreciation of math, and their basic skills by presenting an extremely user-friendly text that models a framework in which students can succeed. Unfortunately, students who place into developmental math courses often struggle with math anxiety due to bad experiences in past math courses. Developmental math students often have never developed nor applied a study system in mathematics. To address these needs, the author has framed three goals for Prealgebra: 1) reduce math anxiety, 2) teach for understanding, and 3) foster critical thinking and enthusiasm.
The author's writing style is extremely student-friendly. He talks to students in their own language and walks them through the concepts, explaining not only how to do the math, but also why it works and where it comes from, rather than using the "monkey-see, monkey-do" approach that some books take. The second edition has been revised to include an increase in mid-level examples and exercises. In addition, the explanations and annotations are now more concise, yet keep the ever-important thoroughness that is the Carson style.
The author's writing style is extremely student-friendly. He talks to students in their own language and walks them through the concepts, explaining not only how to do the math, but also why it works and where it comes from, rather than using the "monkey-see, monkey-do" approach that some books take. The second edition has been revised to include an increase in mid-level examples and exercises. In addition, the explanations and annotations are now more concise, yet keep the ever-important thoroughness that is the Carson style.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 217 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
1522 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-321-23736-1 (9780321237361)
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Content
Note: Each ends with a Summary, Review Exercises, and a Chapter Test. Starting with Chapter 2, each chapter also ends with a Cumulative Review.
Preface
To The Student
What Is Your Personal Learning Style?
Chapter 1. Whole Numbers
Introduction to Numbers, Notation, and Rounding
Adding, Subtracting, and Solving Equations with Whole Numbers
Multiplying Whole Numbers and Exponents
Dividing, Square Roots, and Solving Equations with Whole Numbers
Order of Operations
Variables, Formulas, and Solving Equations
More with Problem Solving and Applications
Chapter 2. Integers
Introduction to Integers
Adding Integers
Subtracting Integers and Solving Equations
Multiplying, Dividing, and Solving Equations with Integers
Order of Operations
Applications and Problem Solving
Chapter 3. Expressions and Polynomials
Evaluating Expressions
Introduction to Polynomials
Simplifying Polynomials
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
Multiplying Polynomials
Prime Numbers and GCF
Introduction to Factoring
Applications and Problem Solving
Chapter 4. Equations
Equations and Their Solutions
The Addition/Subtraction Principle of Equality
The Multiplication/Division Principle of Equality
Translating Word Sentences to Equations
Applications and Problem Solving
Chapter 5. Fractions and Rational Expressions
Fractions, Mixed Numbers, and Rational Expressions
Simplifying Fractions and Rational Expressions
Multiplying Fractions, Mixed Numbers, and Rational Expressions
Dividing Fractions, Mixed Numbers, and Rational Expressions
Least Common Multiple
Adding and Subtracting Fractions, Mixed Numbers, and Rational Expressions.
Order of Operations and Evaluating and Simplifying Expressions
Solving Equations
Chapter 6. Decimals
Decimals and Rational Numbers
Adding and Subtracting with Decimals and Solving Equations
Multiplying Decimal Numbers; Exponents with Decimal Bases
Dividing and Roots with Decimals
Order of Operations and Applications in Geometry
Solving Equations and Problem Solving
Chapter 7. Ratios, Proportions, and Measurement
Ratios, Probability, and Rates
Proportions
American Measurement
Metric Measurement
Converting Between the American and Metric Systems
Applications and Problem Solving
Chapter 8. Percents
Introduction to Percent
Translating Percent Sentences Word-for-Word
Translating Percent Sentences to Proportions
Solving Percent Problems (Portions)
Solving Problems Involving Percent of Increase or Decrease
Solving Problems Involving Interest
Chapter 9. Statistics and Graphs
Mean, Median, and Mode
Tables, Charts, and Graphs
The Rectangular Coordinate System
Graphing Linear Equations
Applications with Graphing
Appendix: Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises, All Review Exercises, and All Practice Test Problems
Glossary
Index
Preface
To The Student
What Is Your Personal Learning Style?
Chapter 1. Whole Numbers
Introduction to Numbers, Notation, and Rounding
Adding, Subtracting, and Solving Equations with Whole Numbers
Multiplying Whole Numbers and Exponents
Dividing, Square Roots, and Solving Equations with Whole Numbers
Order of Operations
Variables, Formulas, and Solving Equations
More with Problem Solving and Applications
Chapter 2. Integers
Introduction to Integers
Adding Integers
Subtracting Integers and Solving Equations
Multiplying, Dividing, and Solving Equations with Integers
Order of Operations
Applications and Problem Solving
Chapter 3. Expressions and Polynomials
Evaluating Expressions
Introduction to Polynomials
Simplifying Polynomials
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
Multiplying Polynomials
Prime Numbers and GCF
Introduction to Factoring
Applications and Problem Solving
Chapter 4. Equations
Equations and Their Solutions
The Addition/Subtraction Principle of Equality
The Multiplication/Division Principle of Equality
Translating Word Sentences to Equations
Applications and Problem Solving
Chapter 5. Fractions and Rational Expressions
Fractions, Mixed Numbers, and Rational Expressions
Simplifying Fractions and Rational Expressions
Multiplying Fractions, Mixed Numbers, and Rational Expressions
Dividing Fractions, Mixed Numbers, and Rational Expressions
Least Common Multiple
Adding and Subtracting Fractions, Mixed Numbers, and Rational Expressions.
Order of Operations and Evaluating and Simplifying Expressions
Solving Equations
Chapter 6. Decimals
Decimals and Rational Numbers
Adding and Subtracting with Decimals and Solving Equations
Multiplying Decimal Numbers; Exponents with Decimal Bases
Dividing and Roots with Decimals
Order of Operations and Applications in Geometry
Solving Equations and Problem Solving
Chapter 7. Ratios, Proportions, and Measurement
Ratios, Probability, and Rates
Proportions
American Measurement
Metric Measurement
Converting Between the American and Metric Systems
Applications and Problem Solving
Chapter 8. Percents
Introduction to Percent
Translating Percent Sentences Word-for-Word
Translating Percent Sentences to Proportions
Solving Percent Problems (Portions)
Solving Problems Involving Percent of Increase or Decrease
Solving Problems Involving Interest
Chapter 9. Statistics and Graphs
Mean, Median, and Mode
Tables, Charts, and Graphs
The Rectangular Coordinate System
Graphing Linear Equations
Applications with Graphing
Appendix: Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises, All Review Exercises, and All Practice Test Problems
Glossary
Index