Hirsch ,. Arthur Goodman. Hirsch and Goodman offer a mathematically sound, rigorous text to those instructors who believe students should be challenged. The text prepares students for future study in higher-level courses by gradually building students' confidence without sacrificing rigor. To help students move beyond the "how" of algebra computational proficiency to the "why" conceptual underst Hirsch and Goodman offer a mathematically sound, rigorous text to those instructors who believe students should be challenged.
To help students move beyond the "how" of algebra computational proficiency to the "why" conceptual understanding , the authors introduce topics at an elementary level and return to them at increasing levels of complexity. Their gradual introduction of concepts, rules, and definitions through a wealth of illustrative examples -- both numerical and algebraic--helps students compare and contrast related ideas and understand the sometimes-subtle distinctions among a variety of situations.
This author team carefully prepares students to succeed in higher-level mathematics. Get A Copy. Hardcover , pages.
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Be the first to ask a question about Understanding Elementary Algebra with Geometry. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Add this book to your favorite list ». Community Reviews. Showing Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Mar 29, Spunkyblah rated it liked it Shelves: algebra , applications , elementary-algebra , equations , geometry , graphing , math , mathematics , nonfiction , textbook. This is an adequate elementary algebra text that includes a good range of topics and applications.
The placement of the introduction to graphing in the middle of the text is a bit odd -- I skip it and come back at the end of the course.
The biggest problem for me is that I felt too many problems had integer answers or solutions. Integration of fractions into more examples and exercises would help students maintain their grasp of fractions. Also, it would be great if the teacher's edition came wi This is an adequate elementary algebra text that includes a good range of topics and applications.
Also, it would be great if the teacher's edition came with alternate examples in the margins to pair with given examples in the text. Yes, I can come up with my own, but it saves a lot of time! Without them, not only does the teacher have to come up with alternate examples, but s he must check that they aren't the same as section exercises and chapter review problems.
Jan 26, Jae Dawn rated it did not like it. It's algebra! It's awful! That's just my personal feelings on all things math. Sincerely, a victim of dyscalculia. Add to Basket. Book Description Condition: new. More information about this seller Contact this seller. Seller Inventory think Hirsch, Lewis R. Publisher: Brooks Cole , This specific ISBN edition is currently not available.
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