For courses in Algebra and Trigonometry.
Showing why math matters
Gary Rockswold doesn’t just mention real-world examples; he teaches mathematical concepts through those applications. For example, if we look at Facebook usage over time, what might that tell us about linear growth and predictions? In this way, students learn the concepts in the context of the world they know, which leads to better understanding and retention. From there, the author shows a connection between application, modeling, and visualisation. Rockswold is known for presenting the concept of a function as a unifying theme, with an emphasis on the rule of four (verbal, graphical, numerical, and symbolic representations). The 6th Edition emphasises conceptual understanding with new in-chapter features and assignment options, while at the same time providing tools to empower instructors to make their classroom more active through collaboration and group work.
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Table of Contents:
- 1. Introduction to Functions and Graphs
- 2. Linear Functions and Equations
- 3. Quadratic Functions and Equations
- 4. More Nonlinear Functions and Equations
- 5. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
- 6. Trigonometric Functions
- 7. Trigonometric Identities and Equations
- 8. Further Topics in Trigonometry
- 9. Systems of Equations and Inequalities
- 10. Conic Sections
- 11. Further Topics in Algebra
- R. Reference: Basic Concepts from Algebra and Geometry
- Appendix A: Using the Graphing Calculator
- Appendix B: A Library of Functions
- Appendix C: Partial Fractions
- Appendix D: Percent Change and Exponential Functions
- Appendix E: Rotation of Axes
- Bibliography
- Answers to Selected Exercises
- Photo Credits
- Index of Applications
- Index
About the Author :
Gary Rockswold has taught mathematics, computer science, and physical science at a wide variety of levels, including high school, undergraduate, and graduate students for over 30 years. He received his bachelor’s degree from St. Olaf College and his Ph.D. in applied mathematics from Iowa State University. He has been a principal investigator of parallel computing at the Minnesota Supercomputer Institute and is an emeritus professor of mathematics at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He is an author and has published numerous mathematics textbooks for Pearson Education at both the developmental and collegiate levels. His motivation for writing is to make mathematics more inclusive for a greater number of students by presenting mathematics in a contextual, meaningful way.
