Algebra

Prealgebra

Name: Prealgebra
Author: Marvin L. Bittinger
ISBN: 9780321731548

by Marvin L. Bittinger, David Ellenbogen, Barbara L. Johnson

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Overview

Prealgebra, Second Edition, helps students not only learn but also retain, mathematical concepts - an important challenge that math instruction must meet in order to ensure the current and future success of mathematics students. A strong revision that includes a new design, a new art program, and key content enhancements, our text incorporates a careful development of mathematical concepts, a focus on the ""why"" behind the mathematics, and a problem-solving approach that can be applied in all math courses, as well as in everyday life. Refine pedagogy and an enhanced supplements package also provide maximum help and support for both instructors and students.

Synopsis

KEY MESSAGE: Building on its reputation for accurate content and a unified system of instruction, the Fifth Edition of Bittinger/Ellenbogen/Johnson’s Prealgebra paperback integrates success-building study tools, innovative pedagogy, and a comprehensive instructional support package with time-tested teaching techniques.

KEY TOPICS: Whole Numbers, Introduction to Integers and Algebraic Expressions, Fraction Notation: Multiplication and Division, Fraction Notation: Addition and Subtraction, Decimal Notation, Introduction to Graphing and Statistics, Ratio and Proportion, Percent Notation, Geometry and Measurement, Polynomials, Developmental Units

MARKET: For all readers interested in Prealgebra.

About the Author, Marvin L. Bittinger

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.

David Ellenbogen has been teaching community college mathematics for over twenty years. Born in Weehawken New Jersey, David graduated with honors from Bates College. After teaching high school mathematics for two years, David earned a masters degree from the University of Massachusetts. He has taught at Greenfield Community College and Cape Cod Community College in Massachusetts,as well as, at Saint Michaels College, and The University of Vermont. For the past seven years David has been a part time lecturer for the Community College of Vermont where he has served on their statewide math curriculum committee. Currently residing in Colchester, Vermont, David enjoys playing the piano, downhill skiing, basketball, bicycling, hiking, and coaching. He has two sons and a wolf/husky hybrid.