Functions Modeling Change, Textbook and Student Study Guide: A Preparation for Calculus

ISBN-10
0470140682
ISBN-13
9780470140680
Category
Mathematics
Language
English
Published
2006-11-29
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Incorporated
Author
Eric Connally

Description

The third edition of this ground-breaking text continues the authors' goal - a targeted introduction to precalculus that carefully balances concepts with procedures. Overall, this text is designed to provide a solid foundation to precalculus that focuses on a small number of key topics thereby emphasizing depth of understanding rather than breath of coverage. Developed by the Calculus Consortium, FMC 3e is flexible enough to be thought-provoking for well-prepared students while still remaining accessible to students with weaker backgrounds. As multiple representations encourage students to reflect on the material, each function is presented symbolically, numerically, graphically and verbally (the Rule of Four). Additionally, a large number of real-world applications, examples and problems enable students to create mathematical models that will help them understand and interpret the world in which they live.

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