Basic Mathematics for College Students with Early Integers - Softcover

Tussy, Alan S.; Koenig, Diane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1337618403 ISBN 13: 9781337618403

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2018

Synopsis

In the Sixth Edition of Tussy/Koenig's BASIC MATHEMATICS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH EARLY INTEGERS, new "Look Alikes" help you compare and contrast problem types to help you understand the correct meaning of the questions and determine the necessary steps to work the problem. The authors help you understand the language of mathematics and teach you how to read, write, and think like a mathematician.

About this title

About the Author:

Alan Tussy has taught all levels of developmental mathematics at Citrus College in Glendora, CA. He has written nine math books. An extraordinary author dedicated to his students' success, he is relentlessly meticulous and creative--a visionary who maintains a keen focus on the greatest challenges students face in Mathematics. Alan received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from University of Redlands and his Master of Science degree in Applied Mathematics from California State University, Los Angeles. He has taught across course and curriculum areas from prealgebra to differential equations. He is currently focusing on teaching courses related to Developmental Mathematics. Professor Tussy is a member of the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC).

A nationally recognized educator and author, Diane Koenig actively shaped several textbooks, ancillaries and series. Since 1982 when she helped develop the Gustafson/Frisk series to her work on the Tussy/Koenig/Gustafson series, Diane's writing continues to reflect the expertise she gains from working with students in her Mathematics courses. Throughout her work, she integrates research-based strategies in Mathematics education. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Math Education from Illinois State University in 1980, and began her career at Rock Valley College in 1981, when she became the Math Supervisor for a newly formed Personalized Learning Center. Earning her Master's Degree in Applied Mathematics from Northern Illinois University in 1984, Diane, enjoys the distinction of being the first woman to become a full-time faculty member in the Mathematics department for Rock Valley College. In addition to being awarded AMATYC's Excellence in Teaching Award in 2015, she was chosen as the Rock Valley College Faculty of the Year by her peers in 2005, and the next year she was awarded the NISOD Teaching Excellence Award and the Illinois Mathematics Association of Community Colleges Award for Teaching Excellence. In addition to her teaching, she is an active member of the Illinois Mathematics Association of Community Colleges (IMACC), serving on the board of directors, on a state-level task force rewriting the course outlines for the Developmental Mathematics courses, and as the Association's newsletter editor.

Review:

"I like the layout of it, the use of color, and how important terms and concepts are boxed in. There is also a wealth of homework problems to pick from for assignments."

"Authors are very attuned to the students' needs. Many examples are given with relevant connections to the real world. Detailed calculations and steps given with each example help students learn properly and thoroughly."

"Good structure for students. Every chapter has objectives, an introduction and a clear subchapter structure. Hints and Caution tips are great for students to see the most common error in certain things, or traps students fall into."

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1337618403
• ISBN 13: 9781337618403
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 944