Synopses & Reviews
KEY BENEFIT: The Bittinger Worktext Series changed the face of developmental education with the introduction of objective-based worktexts that presented math one concept at a time. This approach allowed students to understand the rationale behind each concept before practicing the associated skills and then moving on to the next topic. With this revision, Marv Bittinger continues to focus on building success through conceptual understanding, while also supporting students with quality applications, exercises, and new review and study materials to help students apply and retain their knowledge.
KEY TOPICS: Whole Numbers; Fraction Notation: Multiplication and Division; Fraction Notation and Mixed Numerals; Decimal Notation; Ratio and Proportion; Percent Notation; Data, Graphs, and Statistics; Measurement; Geometry; Real Numbers; Algebra: Solving Equations and Problems
MARKET: For all readers interested in basic college mathematics.
Synopsis
The Bittinger System for Success, Make it Work for You!
Building on its reputation for accurate content and a unified system of instruction, the Tenth Edition of the Bittinger paperback series integrates success-building study tools, innovative pedagogy, and a comprehensive instructional support package with time-tested teaching techniques.
Synopsis
'Building on its reputation for accurate content and a unified system of instruction, the Tenth Edition of the Bittinger paperback series integrates success-building study tools, innovative pedagogy, and a comprehensive instructional support package with time-tested teaching techniques.'
About the Author
Marvin Bittinger has been teaching math at the university level for more than thirty-eight years. Since 1968, he has been employed at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, and is now professor emeritus of mathematics education. Professor Bittinger has authored over 190 publications on topics ranging from basic mathematics to algebra and trigonometry to applied calculus. He received his BA in mathematics from Manchester College and his PhD in mathematics education from Purdue University. Special honors include Distinguished Visiting Professor at the United States Air Force Academy and his election to the Manchester College Board of Trustees from 1992 to 1999. Professor Bittinger has also had the privilege of speaking at many mathematics conventions, most recently giving a lecture entitled "Baseball and Mathematics." His hobbies include hiking in Utah, baseball, golf, and bowling. In addition, he also has an interest in philosophy and theology, in particular, apologetics. Professor Bittinger currently lives in Carmel, Indiana with his wife Elaine. He has two grown and married sons, Lowell and Chris, and four granddaughters.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Whole Numbers
1.1 Standard Notation
1.2 Addition
1.3 Subtraction
1.4 Rounding and Estimating; Order
1.5 Multiplication
1.6 Division
1.7 Solving Equations
1.8 Applications and Problem Solving
1.9 Exponential Notation and Order of Operations
Chapter 2 Fraction Notation: Multiplication and Division
2.1 Factorizations
2.2 Divisibility
2.3 Fractions and Fraction Notation
2.4 Multiplication and Applications
2.5 Simplifying
2.6 Multiplying, Simplifying, and Applications
2.7 Division and Applications
Chapter 3 Fraction Notation and Mixed Numerals
3.1 Least Common Multiples
3.2 Addition and Applications
3.3 Subtraction, Order, and Applications
3.4 Mixed Numerals
3.5 Addition and Subtraction Using Mixed Numerals; Applications
3.6 Multiplication and Division Using Mixed Numerals; Applications
3.7 Order of Operations; Estimation
Chapter 4 Decimal Notation
4.1 Decimal Notation, Order, and Rounding
4.2 Addition and Subtraction
4.3 Multiplication
4.4 Division
4.5 Converting from Fraction Notation to Decimal Notation
4.6 Estimating
4.7 Applications and Problem Solving
Chapter 5 Ratio and Proportion
5.1 Introduction to Ratios
5.2 Rates and Unit Prices
5.3 Proportions
5.4 Applications of Proportions
5.5 Geometric Applications
Chapter 6 Percent Notation
6.1 Percent Notation
6.2 Percent and Fraction Notation
6.3 Solving Percent Problems Using Percent Equations
6.4 Solving Percent Problems Using Proportions
6.5 Applications of Percent
6.6 Sales Tax, Commission, and Discount
6.7 Simple and Compound Interest
6.8 Interest Rates on Credit Cards and Loans
Chapter 7 Data, Graphs, and Statistics
7.1 Averages, Medians, and Modes
7.2 Tables and Pictographs
7.3 Bar Graphs and Line Graphs
7.4 Circle Graphs
Chapter 8 Measurement
8.1 Linear Measures: American Units
8.2 Linear Measures: The Metric System
8.3 Converting Between American Units and Metric Units
8.4 Weight and Mass; Medical Applications
8.5 Capacity; Medical Applications
8.6 Time and Temperature
8.7 Converting Units of Area
Chapter 9 Geometry
9.1 Perimeter
9.2 Area
9.3 Circles
9.4 Volume
9.5 Angles and Triangles
9.6 Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem
Chapter 10 Real Numbers
10.1 The Real Numbers
10.2 Addition of Real Numbers
10.3 Subtraction of Real Numbers
10.4 Multiplication of Real Numbers
10.5 Division of Real Numbers and Order of Operations
Chapter 11 Algebra: Solving Equations and Problems
11.1 Introduction to Algebra
11.2 Solving Equations: The Addition Principle
11.3 Solving Equations: The Multiplication Principle
11.4 Using the Principles Together
11.5 Applications and Problem Solving