Strategies for Success Learning aids are strategically placed throughout, giving students guidance right where they need it. Chapter Openers discuss real-world situations that use mathematics from that chapter. Examples and exercises then relate back to the opening scenarios. Try This exercises after every example give students the opportunity to immediately try a problem that is just like the example and to check their work. Solutions to all Try This exercises are in Online Appendix A. Summaries of important concepts are included to help students clarify ideas that have multiple parts. Function Galleries show families of functions and their graphs, helping students link the visual aspects with the mathematical properties. These appear throughout the text as appropriate and are also gathered together at the end of the text for easy reference.
Graphing calculator discussions throughout the text support and enhance algebraic conclusions but are not used to arrive at those conclusions. These are optional and may be skipped, although students who do not use a graphing calculator may still benefit from the graphs and technology discussions. New - All graphing calculator screenshots have been redone using the TI-84 Plus CE. Milestones Along the Way Updated - Data used in examples, exercises, and chapter openers has been updated to make this text relevant for today''s students. Exercises are arranged by difficulty, from easy to challenging. Exercises that require a graphing calculator are marked with an icon and may be skipped. For Thought exercises are 10 true/false questions that review the basic concepts in the section, check student understanding before beginning the exercises, and offer opportunities for writing and discussion. Answers are included in the back of the student edition.
Hints suggest ways of approaching a problem and give a starting point to solve the application problem. These are given for approximately five application problems in every exercise set. Cumulative review exercises at the end-of-section exercises are designed to keep current the skills learned in previous sections and chapters. These exercises are under the heading "Review." Writing/Discussion and Cooperative Learning exercises deepen students'' understanding by giving them the opportunity to express mathematical ideas in writing and to their classmates during small group or team discussions. Outside the Box problems are designed to get students (and instructors) to do some mathematics just for fun and encourage students to apply creativity to unique problems. The problems can be used for individual or group work. Answers are given in the Annotated Instructor''s Edition and complete solutions can be found in the Instructor''s Solutions Manual .
Linking Concepts are multi-part exercises that require the use of concepts from previous sections to illustrate the links among various ideas. This feature can be found at the end of nearly every exercise set. Answers are given in the Annotated Instructor''s Edition, and full solutions can be found in the Instructor''s Solutions Manual. Tying It All Together Chapter review material contains all of the following features to help students review and synthesize the material as they prepare for the road ahead. Highlights contain an overview of all of the concepts presented in the chapter along with brief examples to illustrate the concept. Chapter Review Exercises give students a comprehensive review of the chapter without reference to individual sections in order to prepare them for the chapter test. Chapter Tests measure students'' readiness for a typical one-hour classroom test. Instructors may also use them as a model for their own end-of-chapter tests.
Check out the preface for a complete list of features and what''s new in this edition. Also available with MyLab Math MyLab(tm) Math is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab Math personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. Learn more about MyLab Math. New - The Integrated Review MyLab Math course can be used in corequisite courses or simply to help students who enter Trigonometry without a full understanding of foundational skills and concepts. Here''s how it works: Students begin each chapter by completing a Skills Check assignment to pinpoint which prerequisite topics, if any, they need to review. Students who demonstrate mastery of the foundational topics will move straight into the Trigonometry content. Those who require additional review proceed to a personalized review homework assignment that allows them to remediate on the specific prerequisite topics where they need help.
Students can also review the relevant prerequisite concepts using new worked example videos, Guided Visualizations, and the Integrated Review Notebook . New - The Integrated Review Notebook is a printed guide that aligns with the Integrated Review topics and gives students a structured place to take notes as they work through the foundational objectives. Definitions, unique examples, and important concepts are highlighted. Each topic has a mini-exercise set for extra practice. The notebook is also available in MyLab Math for download. New - Worked Example Video Series engages and supports students outside the classroom, covering all Integrated Review prerequisite topics as well as key examples from the main book, hand-picked by the author. Lightboard technology creates a personal experience and simulates an in-class environment. Accompanying assessment questions in MyLab Math make these brand new videos assignable.
New - Guided Visualizations bring mathematical concepts to life, helping students visualize Integrated Review topics as well as key concepts from the main text through directed explorations and purposeful manipulation. Guided Visualizations and accompanying assessment exercises can be assigned in MyLab Math to encourage active learning, critical thinking, and conceptual understanding. Mindset videos and assignable, open-ended exercises foster a growth mindset in students. This material encourages them to maintain a positive attitude about learning, value their own ability to grow, and view mistakes as learning opportunities - so often a hurdle for math students. Setup & Solve exercises require students to first describe how they will set up and approach the problem. This reinforces conceptual understanding of the process applied in approaching the problem, promotes long term retention of the skill and mirrors what students will be expected to do on a test. Enhanced Sample Assignments: Newly redesigned, these assignments put a powerful combination of author expertise and dynamic MyLab content at your fingertips. Comprising author-selected exercises and our newest question types, including video assessment and interactive figures with assessment, these prebuilt assignments give you the best of the best for each section in a snap.
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