These examples are fairly applicable in a non-dated, but modern vein. However, mathematical modeling problems ("story problems," "applications") are in a variety that represent daily adult life, post-college careers, various majors other than mathematics such as science, health, ecology, and medicine for example. The actual mathematical content as such should not change much. Its rigor is communicated clearly and simply, even "conversationally," to all students, but is suitable for STEM majors as well. The text is mathematically correct and complete. It is also compatible with a private university's precalculus and later calculus sequence. Therefore this text is very suitable for helping two-year community college students articulate with the third year at a four-year public university's Calculus I course. See the topics covered under "Elementary Functions (Precalculus)" which refers back to the tables of contents for College Algebra and Trigonometry. The topics covered are standard in state articulation guides, for example, the 2019 Illinois Mathematics & Computer Science Articulation Guide. Reviewed by Ward Canfield, Adjunct Mathematics Faculty, College of DuPage on 4/19/21 I imagine some professors will lament the lack of rigor, but I think that was an intentional choice made for ease of reading for the target audience. I think it's a very good, student-centric book. I understand the importance of cultural inclusion, but in a math textbook there's not much to judge here. I feel that the online view could take advantage of more features (hyperlinks, for example) but I understand the desire for consistency between the pdf version and the online version. This text follows the chapters and sections of most all pre-calculus texts.Īgain, the organization of pre-calculus is fairly standard across texts, and this text does not stray away from the herd. An advanced student or a teacher might occasionally find the rigor lacking, but most users will find it very readable. It seems to gloss over some things that are harder to understand and focus on the typical student's experience. The book is very clear, almost to a fault. There's not much changing in the world of pre-calculus, I can't imagine this book becoming outdated. I've found a few typos that were all quickly fixed in subsequent editions. The book covers all of the necessary topics, but is a little light on the proofs/justifications of some of the facts. Reviewed by brian stonelake, Instructor, Rogue Community College on 12/3/21 Journalism, Media Studies & Communications +.Investigations, Explorations, or Review which include inquiry based learning that can be teacher led, student led, or a combination of both.Ĭlass Examples which are applications of the investigations, explorations or review.Īssignments which include short response, extended response, multiple choice, and numeric response questions provided for student practice.Īnswer Key which contains the answers to the assignment questions. Most lessons can be covered in one hour (plus homework time), but some may require more time to complete. The last lesson in each unit is a practice test containing 15 multiple choice questions, 5 numeric response questions, and 1 extended response question. Each curricular unit is subdivided into individual lessons. In addition, there is some enrichment material which can be completed individually or in groups. The Pre-Calculus 12 BC Edition Workbook is a complete resource and a 100% fit for the combined Western and Northern Canadian mathematics curriculum.
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