Calculus: Concepts and Contexts
By James Stewart, Steve Kokoska
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Present an intuitive, discovery based, problem-solving approach for learning calculus to your students with Stewart/Kokoska’s CALCULUS: CONCEPTS AND CONTEXTS, 5th Edition and WebAssign digital resources. Updated and refined using the latest learning design principles, this edition removes barriers to learning to offer a carefully planned, inclusive experience for all students. The authors balance theory and conceptual work for more progressive programs yet retain traditional topics to meet the needs of more conventional calculus curriculums. Revised content focuses on major concepts and the Rule of Four with precise definitions and new margin notes, thorough step-by-step explanations and detailed examples with expanded solutions. This edition offers even more exercises and new learning features that closely examine key concepts. New automatically-graded online Proof Problems, Expanded Problems and Explore It interactive learning modules in WebAssign further strengthen conceptual understanding.
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Present an intuitive, discovery based, problem-solving approach for learning calculus to your students with Stewart/Kokoska’s CALCULUS: CONCEPTS AND CONTEXTS, 5th Edition and WebAssign digital resources. Updated and refined using the latest learning design principles, this edition removes barriers to learning to offer a carefully planned, inclusive experience for all students. The authors balance theory and conceptual work for more progressive programs yet retain traditional topics to meet the needs of more conventional calculus curriculums. Revised content focuses on major concepts and the Rule of Four with precise definitions and new margin notes, thorough step-by-step explanations and detailed examples with expanded solutions. This edition offers even more exercises and new learning features that closely examine key concepts. New automatically-graded online Proof Problems, Expanded Problems and Explore It interactive learning modules in WebAssign further strengthen conceptual understanding.
CONTENT AND EXERCISES EMPHASIZE A CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING: Engaging examples and exercises strengthen students' conceptual understanding and encourage a meaningful interpretation of results.
PROBLEM-SOLVING EMPHASIS PREPARES STUDENTS FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS: Problem-solving is introduced at the beginning and reinforced throughout. Students learn how to identify key words, expressions, and phrases, important concepts needed, and how to develop a vision for a solution.
WEALTH OF EXERCISES REINFORCE STUDENTS' SKILLS AND CHALLENGE THEIR THINKING: A range of exercises reinforce the Rule of Four, enabling students to practice analytical skills and stress concepts through pattern recognition. Many of the problems are designed to challenge students and encourage creative thinking.
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