Beginning and Intermediate Algebra with Graphing Calculators: An Integrated Approach (with CD-ROM, BCA/iLrn? Tutorial, and InfoTrac)

By seamlessly integrating technology into mathematics, Cochener, Hodge, and Gustafson encourage the active engagement of students in the process of learning algebra. Algebraic concepts are developed using a multi-faceted approach, including numerical, graphical, symbolic, and verbal examples and exercises. Calculator instruction is keyed to the TI-83+ and the TI-86. The Second Edition features a robust suite of online course management, testing, and tutorial resources for instructors and students. This includes BCA/iLrn Testing and Tutorial, vMentor live online tutoring, the Interactive Video Skillbuilder CD-ROM with MathCue, a Book Companion Web Site featuring online graphing calculator resources, WebTutor Toolbox for WebCT and Blackboard, and The Learning Equation (TLE), powered by BCA/iLrn. TLE provides a complete courseware package, featuring a diagnostic tool that gives instructors the capability to create individualized study plans. With TLE, a cohesive, focused study plan can be put together to help each student succeed in math.

This textbook features chapters on basic arithmetic and graphic calculator concepts, exponents and polynomials, solutions of equations in one and two variables, applications and inequalities, factoring, rational expressions and equations, functions, rational exponents and radicals, quadratics, functions and their inverse, systems of equations and inequalities, and related topics. A companion CD-ROM features eight hours of video instruction. The authors are affiliated with Austin Peay State University and Rock Valley College. Annotation © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Debbie Cochener received her Bachelor of Arts followed by a Master of Arts in teaching from Angelo State University. She is currently an Associate Professor at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee. As a member of several mathematical associations such as the Mathematical Association of America, The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, The Tennessee Mathematics Teachers Association, she keeps very up-to-date with current topics in her field. She has co-authored several graphing calculator manuals for classroom use.

Bonnie Hodge received both her BS and MS degrees from Troy State University, Troy, Alabama and is an Associate Professor at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee. She has co-authored several graphing calculator manuals.

R. David Gustafson is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Rock Valley College in Illinois and has also taught extensively at Rockford College and Beloit College. He is coauthor of several best-selling mathematics textbooks, including Gustafson/Frisk/Hughes, College Algebra, Gustafson/Karr/Massey's Beginning Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Beginning and Intermediate Algebra: A Combined Approach, and the Tussy/Gustafson and Tussy/Gustafson/Koenig developmental mathematics series. His numerous professional honors include Rock Valley Teacher of the Year and Rockford's Outstanding Educator of the Year. He has been very active in AMATYC as a Midwest Vice-president and has been President of IMACC, AMATYC's Illinois affiliate. He earned a Master of Arts from Rockford College in Illinois, as well as a Master of Science from Northern Illinois University.