Mathematics: Its Power and Utility
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ISBN: 0534364551 / Publisher: Brooks Cole, November 1999
An emphasis on problem-solving, step-by-step instruction, and well thought-out pedagogy in every chapter helps math-anxious students build confidence, develop critical-thinking skills, and communicate about mathematics.
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Written for students with mathematics anxieties, this text focuses on the most practical aspects of the discipline, emphasizing problem solving skills throughout. Intended for the basic high school or community college-level course, the text covers basic tools and problem solving; sets of numbers; introductory algebra; percents and problem solving; introductory geometry; measurement and problem solving; applications of percent; sets and logic; probability; statistics; and graphs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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