Extend learning beyond the classroom Pearson eText is an easy-to-use digital textbook that students can purchase on their own or you can assign for your course. Creating a course allows you to personalize your Pearson eText so students see the connection between their reading and what they learn in class, motivating them to keep reading, and keep learning. Learn more about Pearson eText. Elayn Martin-Gay is known for her accessible writing style with built-in support, including an emphasis on study skills. In-text study skills resources include Section 1.1, Tips for Success in Mathematics, in which Elayn covers important strategies for success, with videos to motivate for each objective. Additional in-text student resources include the Student Resources section in the back of the text, which includes Study Skill Builders, a Study Guide Outline, and Practice Final Exam. Detailed step-by-step examples provide guidance for students, and practice margin exercises are paired with each example to actively involve students in the learning process.
Helpful Hints, strategically placed where students are most likely to need immediate reinforcement, help students avoid common trouble areas and mistakes. All exercise sets have been carefully updated with this revision. Several special types of exercises throughout the text include Mixed Practice, Concept Extension, and more! The Martin-Gay video program provides students with support on concepts wherever and whenever they need it. Videos are always presented in Elayn''s hallmark friendly style. Section lecture videos highlight key examples and exercises. Shorter, objective-level video clips are also available for student ease of use, and easier instructor assignability. Interactive Concept Checks measure students'' understanding of key concepts and common trouble spots. After the viewer selects an answer from several multiple-choice options, Martin-Gay explains why the answer is correct or incorrect.
Assignable Video Check questions assess whether students have viewed and understood the key concepts presented in the videos. Student Success Tips videos are designed to be daily reminders to keep practicing effective organizational and study habits. These include topics like Time Management, as well as content-specific videos like avoiding a commonly made mistake on a topic. The Video Organizer workbook encourages students to take notes and work practice problems while watching the Martin-Gay video lecture series. The Video Organizer provides ample space for students to write down key definitions and rules throughout the lectures, and "Play" and "Pause" button icons prompt students to follow along with Elayn for some exercises while they try others on their own. Features in the text ensure that students reinforce concepts and tie skills together. Concept Checks throughout the section allow students to gauge their grasp of an idea as it is presented. By stressing conceptual understanding at point-of-use, the Concept Checks help prevent misconceived notions for important topics.
Integrated Review mid-chapter exercise sets provide students with mixed review, giving them the chance to assimilate new concepts they''ve learned over several sections. Vocabulary, Readiness, and Video Check questions precede each section''s exercise set, and check their understanding of the section they''ve just covered, or that they''ve truly watched the section video that was assigned. All Vocabulary, Readiness, and Video Check questions are now assignable. The Vocabulary and Readiness Check questions now are available in Drag and Drop format, giving students a more interactive way to answer these questions. Key Concept and Activity Lab Workbook is a great way to engage students in conceptual projects and exploration, as well as group work. The Workbook includes Extension Exercises, Exploration Activities, Conceptual Exercises, and Group Activities. End-of-chapter student support helps students prepare at their most teachable moment -- when preparing for a test. Getting Ready for the Test exercises precede each Chapter Test to check students'' conceptual understanding of the topics in the chapter.
These multiple-choice or matching questions not only check for understanding, but also aim to catch common errors. Video Solutions of all Getting Ready for the Test exercises. These video solutions contain brief explanations and reminders of material in the chapter. Where applicable, incorrect choices contain explanations. Premade Learning Catalytics questions are available for the Getting Ready for the Test exercises marked in blue. Learning Catalytics is an interactive, student response tool that uses students'' smartphones, tablets, or laptops to engage them in more sophisticated tasks and thinking. Additional end-of-chapter material includes Chapter Highlights, Chapter Review exercises, Mixed Review, a Chapter Test, and Cumulative Review. Chapter Test Prep Videos, a Martin-Gay innovation, provide step-by-step solutions for the exercises found in each Chapter Test.
Benefits of creating a Pearson eText course Share highlights and notes with students. Add your personal teaching style to important topics, call out need-to-know information, or clarify difficult concepts directly in the eText. Access reading analytics. Use the dashboard to gain insight into how students are working in their eText to plan more effective instruction in and out of class. Schedule readings. Add due dates so that students know exactly what to read to come to class prepared. UPDATED - Read online or offline. Download the mobile app to read wherever life takes you, even offline.
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