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  • Prealgebra, 4th Edition
  • Richard N. Aufmann - Palomar College
  • Vernon C. Barker - Palomar College
  • Joanne S. Lockwood - Nashua Community College
  • ISBN-10: 0618372628  ISBN-13: 9780618372621 
  • 752 Pages  Paperback 
  • ©2005     Published
  • College Bookstore Wholesale Price = $135.25  
Prealgebra, 4/e, helps students make the transition from the concrete world of arithmetic to the symbolic world of algebra. The Aufmann team achieves this by introducing variables in Chapter 1 and integrating them throughout the rest of the text. This text's single greatest strength is the Aufmann Interactive Method, which enables students to work with the math concepts as they're being introduced. In addition, the text strongly emphasizes the AMATYC standards, with a special focus on real-sourced data.
  • AIM for Success Student Preface explains how students can achieve success using this text, and walks them through the use of specific supportive features. Prep Tests at the beginning of each chapter focus on the particular prerequisite skills that will be used in the upcoming chapter. Go Figure problems are puzzles designed to engage students in problem solving.
  • Aufmann Interactive Method provides students with an opportunity to try a skill as it is presented. Each section is divided into objectives, and every objective contains one or more sets of matched-pair examples. The first example in each set is worked out; the second example, called You Try It, requires students to actively practice concepts as they are presented in the text. Complete worked-out solutions to these examples are in the appendix, providing immediate feedback and reinforcement.
  • All of the Exercise Sets emphasize skill building, skill maintenance, and applications.
  • Powered by Blackboard, Eduspace for the Aufmann/Barker/Lockwood Prealgebra course features algorithmic exercises, test bank content in question pools, an online study guide, interactive tutorials for appropriate sections and video explanations.
Richard N. Aufmann
Richard Aufmann is Professor of Mathematics at Palomar College in California. He is the lead author of two best-selling developmental math series, a best-selling college algebra and trigonometry series, as well as several derivative math texts. The Aufmann name is highly recognized and respected among college mathematics faculty.
Vernon C. Barker
Vernon Barker has retired from Palomar College where he was Professor of Mathematics. He is a co-author on the majority of Aufmann texts, including the best-selling developmental paperback series.
Joanne S. Lockwood
Joanne Lockwood is co-author with Dick Aufmann on the hardback developmental series, Business Mathematics, Algebra with Trigonometry for College Students, and numerous software ancillaries that accompany Aufmann titles. She is also the co-author of Mathematical Excursions with Aufmann.
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Each chapter begins with a Prep Test and concludes with a Chapter Summary, Chapter Review Exercises, and a Chapter Test. Chapters 2-10 include Cumulative Review Exercises.
1. Whole Numbers
Section 1.1 Introduction to Whole Numbers
Section 1.2 Addition and Subtraction of Whole Numbers
Section 1.3 Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers
Section 1.4 Solving Equations with Whole Numbers
Section 1.5 The Order of Operations Agreement
Focus on Problem Solving: Questions to Ask
Projects and Group Activities: Surveys; Applications of Surveys in Mathematics; Salary Calculator; Subtraction Squares
2. Integers
Section 2.1 Introduction to Integers
Section 2.2 Addition and Subtraction of Integers
Section 2.3 Multiplication and Division of Integers
Section 2.4 Solving Equations with Integers
Section 2.5 The Order of Operations Agreement
Focus on Problem Solving: Drawing Diagrams
Projects and Group Activities: Time Zones; Multiplication of Integers; Closure; Morse Code/Binary Code
3. Fractions
Section 3.1 Least Common Multiple and Greatest Common Factor
Section 3.2 Introduction to Fractions
Section 3.3 Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Section 3.4 Multiplication and Division of Fractions
Section 3.5 Solving Equations with Fractions
Section 3.6 Exponents, Complex Fractions, and The Order of Operations
Agreement
Focus on Problem Solving: Common Knowledge
Projects and Group Activities: Music; Construction; Fractions of Diagrams; Puzzle from the Middle Ages; Using Patterns in Experimentation
4. Decimals and Real Numbers
Section 4.1 Introduction to Decimals
Section 4.2 Operations on Decimals
Section 4.3 Solving Equations with Decimals
Section 4.4 Radical Expressions
Section 4.5 Real Numbers
Focus on Problem Solving: From Concrete to Abstract
Projects and Group Activities: Averages; Sequences; Customer Billing
5. Variable Expressions
Section 5.1 Properties of Real Numbers
Section 5.2 Variable Expressions in Simplest Form
Section 5.3 Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
Section 5.4 Multiplication of Monomials
Section 5.5 Multiplication of Polynomials
Section 5.6 Division of Monomials
Section 5.7 Verbal Expressions and Variable Expressions
Focus on Problem Solving: Look for a Pattern
Projects and Group Activities: Multiplication of Polynomials
6. First-Degree Equations
Section 6.1 Equations of the Form x + a = b and ax = b
Section 6.2 Equations of the Form ax + b = c
Section 6.3 General First-Degree Equations
Section 6.4 Translating Sentences into Equations
Section 6.5 The Rectangular Coordinate System
Section 6.6 Graphs of Straight Lines
Focus on Problem Solving: Making a Table
Projects in Mathematics: Modular Arithmetic
7. Measurement and Proportion
Section 7.1 The Metric System of Measurement
Section 7.2 Ratios and Rates
Section 7.3 The U.S. Customary System of Measurement
Section 7.4 Proportion
Section 7.5 Direct and Inverse Variation
Focus on Problem Solving: Relevant Information
Projects in Mathematics: Earned Run Average; Joint Variation
8. Percent
Section 8.1 Percent
Section 8.2 The Basic Percent Equation
Section 8.3 Percent Increase and Percent Decrease
Section 8.4 Markup and Discount
Section 8.5 Simple Interest
Focus on Problem Solving: Using a Calculator as a Problem-Solving Tool
Projects in Mathematics: Buying a Car; Demography; Health and Nutrition
9. Geometry
Section 9.1 Introduction to Geometry
Section 9.2 Plane Geometric Figures
Section 9.3 Triangles
Section 9.4 Solids
Section 9.5 Composite Figures
Focus on Problem Solving: Trial and Error
Projects in Mathematics: Lines of Symmetry; Preparing a Circle Graph
10. Statistics and Probability
Section 10.1 Organizing Data
Section 10.2 Statistical Measures
Section 10.3 Introduction to Probability
Focus on Problem Solving: Applying Solutions to Other Problems
Projects in Mathematics: Random Samples; Working Backwards
Final Examination
Appendix
Index

Instructor Supplements

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Annotated Instructor's Edition(ISBN-10: 0618372636 | ISBN-13: 9780618372638)
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Student Supplements

All supplements have been updated in coordination with the Main title.
Please see Main title page for new to this edition information.
Eduspace Essential Passkey(ISBN-10: 0618752870 | ISBN-13: 9780618752874)
Your Eduspace Essential Student Passkey will be sent to you digitally via your online purchase receipt and also sent via email.Your passkey is needed in order to access an Eduspace Essential course. Individual passkeys must be purchased for each course enrollment.Eduspace is Houghton Mifflin's online learning tool. It may be required by your instructor to complete online homework and assignments. Eduspace also offers powerful tools and text-specific content that will help you get a better grade.Eduspace Essential courses contain:
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College Bookstore Wholesale Price = $26.50
Student Solutions Manual (ISBN-10: 0618372652 | ISBN-13: 9780618372652)
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