Developmental Mathematics/TASP (5th Edition) - Softcover

Bittinger, Marvin L.; Beecher, Judith A.

9780201340273: Developmental Mathematics/TASP (5th Edition)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0201340275 ISBN 13: 9780201340273

Publisher: Addison Wesley, 1999

Developmental Mathematics, Fifth Edition, is a comprehensive text intended for use by students needing a review in arithmetic skills before covering introductory algebra topics. The text begins with a review of arithmetic concepts, and then develops statistics, geometry, and introductory algebra. It is designed for use in combined (two-semester) courses and to prepare students for statewide or local mathematics proficiency exams. All the math objectives on the Texas Academic Skills Program test (TASP) are incorporated in this edition, as are the majority of topics on other state tests. The TASP version of the text will have a sample of the TASP test. As part of MathMax: The Bittinger System of Instruction, it is accompanied by a comprehensive and well-integrated supplements package to provide maximum support for both instructor and student.MathMax: The Bittinger System of Instruction offers a completely integrated package of four-color text, interactive tutorial software, multimedia CD-ROM, and videos that guide students successfully through developmental math with learning objectives keyed to the exposition, exercises, and examples, a hallmark five-step problem-solving process, and modern, interesting applications and problems.

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From the Back Cover:

Developmental Mathematics: College Mathematics & Introductory Algebra, Seventh Edition

Bittinger � Beecher

The Bittinger System for Success–Make It Work for You!

Building on its reputation for accurate content and a unified system of instruction, the seventh edition of Bittinger/Beecher’s Developmental Mathematics integrates success-building study tools, innovative pedagogy, and a comprehensive student-support package.

These helpful teaching aids are available for qualified adopters through your local Addison-Wesley representative. For a complete supplements list with product descriptions, please refer to the Preface.

Instructor Supplements:

Instructor’s Solutions Manual (ISBN-10: 0-321-34857-5; ISBN-13: 978-0-321-34857-9)

Instructor and Adjunct Support Manual (ISBN-10: 0-321-34855-9; ISBN-13: 978-0-321-34855-5)

Printed Test Bank (ISBN-10: 0-321-34829-X; ISBN-13: 978-0-321-34829-6)

TestGen Computerized Test Bank (ISBN-10: 0-321-34856-7; ISBN-13: 978-0-321-34856-2)

MathXL� (an access code is required) www.mathxl.com

MyMathLab (an access code is required) www.mymathlab.com

Addison-Wesley Math Adjunct Support Center www.aw-bc.com/tutorcenter/math-adjunct.html

PowerPoint slides www.aw-bc.com/math

These resources, available through your bookstore or online at www.mypearsonstore.com, are designed to help students succeed in your course.

Student Supplements:

Student’s Solutions Manual (ISBN-10: 0-321-34858-3; ISBN-13: 978-0-321-34858-6)

Collaborative Learning Activities Manual (ISBN-10: 0-321-34854-0; ISBN-13: 978-0-321-34854-8)

Video Lectures on CD (ISBN-10: 0-321-34853-2; ISBN-13: 978-0-321-34853-1)

Math Study Skills for Students Video on CD (ISBN-10: 0-321-29745-8; ISBN-13: 978-0-321-29745-7)

Work It Out! Chapter Test Video Solutions on CD (ISBN-10: 0-321-49674-4; ISBN-13: 978-0-321-49674-4)

MathXL� Tutorials on CD (ISBN-10: 0-321-34849-4; ISBN-13: 978-0-321-34849-4)

MathXL� (an access code is required) www.mathxl.com

InterAct Math Tutorial Web site www.interactmath.com

Addison-Wesley Math Tutor Center (an access code is required) www.aw-bc.com/tutorcenter

About the Author:

Marvin Bittinger For over thirty years Professor Marvin L. Bittinger has been teaching math at the university level. Since 1968 he has been employed as a professor of mathematics education at Indiana University - Purdue University at Indianapolis. Professor Bittinger has authored 159 publications on topics ranging from Basic Mathematics to Algebra and Trigonometry to Brief Calculus. He received his BA in Mathematics from Manchester College in 1963 and his PhD in Mathematics Education from Purdue University in 1968. Special honors include being Distinguished Visiting Professor at the United States Air Force Academy and being elected to the Manchester College Board of Trustees from 1992 to 1999. His hobbies include hiking, baseball, golf, and bowling and he enjoys membership in the Professional Bowler's Association and the Society for the Advancement of Baseball Research.

Professor Bittinger has also had the privilege of speaking at a recent mathematics convention giving a lecture entitled, Baseball and Mathematics. In addition, he also has an interest in philosophy and theology, in particular, apologetics. Professor Bittinger currently lives in Carmel, Indiana with his wife Elaine. He has two grown and married sons, Lowell and Chris, and three grandchildren.

Judy Beecher has an undergraduate degree in mathematics fromIndiana University and a graduate degree in mathematics fromPurdue University. She has taught at both the high school and college levels with many years of developmental math and precalculusteaching experience at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. Inaddition to her career in textbook publishing,she spends time reading, traveling, attending the theater, and promoting charity projects for a children's camp.

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