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Master cartoonist Larry Gonick has already given readers the history of the world in cartoon form. Now, Gonick, a Harvard-trained mathematician, offers a comprehensive and up-to-date illustrated course in first-year calculus that demystifies the world of functions, limits, derivatives, and integrals. Using clear and helpful graphics--and delightful humor to lighten what is frequently a tough subject--he teaches all of the essentials, with numerous examples and problem sets. For the curious and confused alike, The Cartoon Guide to Calculus is the perfect combination of entertainment and education--a valuable supplement for any student, teacher, parent, or professional.
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This article helps explain why many introductory, algebra-based physics students perform poorly on mathematical problem solving tasks in physics. Many physics faculty assume that the lack of mathematical skills is the causing this problem. However, this research presents evidence suggesting that the major source of the students' errors is their failure to apply the mathematical knowledge they have or to interpret that knowledge in a physical context. Additionally, the authors provide an instructional strategy that can help students employ the mathematical knowledge they already possess. | 677.169 | 1 |
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How focused are the midterms and exams on proof questions? Theres a lot of emphasis on them in lectures and tutorials and in the textbook. Can I expect a lot of questions on them on the exams or will it be just application questions?
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Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Applications
9780534496364
ISBN:
0534496369
Edition: 1 Pub Date: 2011 Publisher: Brooks Cole
Summary: INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA: CONNECTING CONCEPTS THROUGH APPLICATIONS shows students how to apply traditional mathematical skills in real-world contexts. The emphasis on skill building and applications engages students as they master concepts, problem solving, and communication skills. It modifies the rule of four, integrating algebraic techniques, graphing, the use of data in tables, and writing sentences to communicate so...lutions to application problems. The authors have developed several key ideas to make concepts real and vivid for students. First, the authors integrate applications, drawing on real-world data to show students why they need to know and how to apply math. The applications help students develop the skills needed to explain the meaning of answers in the context of the application. Second, they emphasize strong algebra skills. These skills support the applications and enhance student comprehension. Third, the authors use an eyeball best-fit approach to modeling. Doing models by hand helps students focus on the characteristics of each function type. Fourth, the text underscores the importance of graphs and graphing. Students learn graphing by hand, while the graphing calculator is used to display real-life data problems. In short, INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA: CONNECTING CONCEPTS THROUGH APPLICATIONS takes an application-driven approach to algebra, using appropriate calculator technology as students master algebraic concepts and skills.
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Precalculus Functions And Graphs
9780495108375
ISBN:
0495108375
Edition: 11 Pub Date: 2007 Publisher: Thomson Learning
Summary: Clear explanations, an uncluttered and appealing layout, and examples and exercises featuring a variety of real-life applications have made this text popular among students year after year. This latest edition of Swokowski and Cole's PRECALCULUS: FUNCTIONS AND GRAPHS retains these features. The problems have been consistently praised for being at just the right level for precalculus students like you. The book also p...rovides calculator examples, including specific keystrokes that show you how to use various graphing calculators to solve problems more quickly. Perhaps most important-this book effectively prepares you for further courses in mathematics.
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Algebra II Classes
"Functions can be fun!!"
Objective - Students collect data and discover the functional relationships
between varying quantities.
Collecting data - Students will be working in groups. They are provided with
an assortment of cans, varying in height and radius. They will
measure 10 different cans, using string and rulers, then record
the measurements a worksheet.
Activity - The students input this data into their TI-82. They then create
a scatter plot and find the line of best fit and answer questions
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This section contains free e-books and guides on Probability Theory, some of the resources in this section can be viewed online and some of them can be downloaded.
The present
set of lecture notes is directed at students who have to do a certain amount of
probability theory and statistics as part of their general mathematics
education, and accordingly it is directed neither at students specializing in
probability or statistics nor at students in need of statistics as an ancillary
subject.
This book presents the basic
ideas of the subject and its application to a wider audience. Topics covered
includes: The Ising model, Markov fields on graphs, Finite lattices, Dynamic
models, The tree model and Additional applications.
The goal to to help the student figure out the meaning of various
concepts in Probability Theory and to illustrate them with examples. Topics
covered includes: Modelling Uncertainty, Probability Space, Conditional
Probability and Independence, Random Variable, Conditional Expectation, Gaussian
Random Variables, Limits of Random Variables, Filtering Noise and Markov Chains | 677.169 | 1 |
Introduction to Probability and Its Applications, 3rd Edition
This text focuses on the utility of probability in solving real-world problems for students in a one-semester calculus-based probability course. Theory is developed to a practical degree and grounded in discussion of its practical uses in solving real-world problems. Numerous applications using up-to-date real data in engineering and the life, social, and physical sciences illustrate and motivate the many ways probability affects our lives. The text's accessible presentation carefully progresses from routine to more difficult problems to suit students of different backgrounds, and carefully explains how and where to apply methods. Students going on to more advanced courses in probability and statistics will gain a solid background in fundamental concepts and theory, while students who must apply probability to their courses engineering and the sciences will develop a working knowledge of the subject and appreciation of its practical power | 677.169 | 1 |
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David Gay provides his readers with a rich experience with low-dimensional topology, enhances their geometrical and topological intuition, empowers them with new approaches to solving problems, and provides them with experiences that would help them make sense of a future, more formal topology course. The innovative story-line style helps readers connect with the material and "learn by doing". Explorations in Topology is ideal for use in an introductory course for junior or senior mathematics majors and high school mathematics teachers; it is also a great resource for mathematicians/mathematics educators interested in curriculum development and original approaches to the teaching of advanced undergraduate mathematics.
This innovative text includes several user-friendly features, including end-of-chapter Investigations that give the reader opportunities to work on a variety of open-ended, non-routine problems, and make conjectures from which theorems emerge. The Notes sections in each chapter provide historical background, introduce standard terminology, and make connections with mainstream mathematics. The final chapter of Projects provides opportunities for continued involvement in research.
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"...the tasks that are asked of the reader are challenging and require clear thinking. This text could be an exiting tool for self study or a non-traditional course that is not just based on lectures."—Zentralblatt MATH, Sep-14
"Each chapter ends with a section marked "Notes", typically about two pages long, which gives a somewhat broader perspective of the material covered in that chapter, typically placing each topic in historical context, and sometimes giving precise definitions and statements of theorems."—MAA.org, May 4, | 677.169 | 1 |
In 2001, the Conference Board for Mathematical Sciences published a volumeto describe the mathematics that institutions of higher learning should be teach-ing prospective school teachers ([MET]). It recommends that the mathematicalcourse work for elementary and middle school teachers should be at least 9 and21 semester-hours, respectively, and for high school teachers it should be theequivalent of a math major plus a 6-hour capstone course connecting collegemathematics with school mathematics. The major part of the volume is devotedto a fairly detailed description of the mathematics that elementary, middle, andhigh school teachers need to know.Given the state of mathematics education in 2008, the recommendation onthe course work for teachers by the [MET] volume is very sound, in my opinion.As to the description of the mathematics that teachers need to know, it is sucha complicated subject that one would not expect what is in [MET] to be
the
definitive statement. At the very least, one would want an alternative view fromthe mathematical perspective. Certain essential features about mathematicstend to be slighted in general education discussions of school mathematics, but
1
here is one occasion when these features need to be brought to the forefront.Mathematical integrity is important where
mathematics
is concerned, and thisis especially true about school mathematics.This paper begins with a general survey of the basic characteristics of mathe-matics (pp. 2–7). Some examples are then given to illustrate the general discus-sion (Part I). The bulk of the paper is devoted to a description of the mathematicsthat teachers of K–8 should know (Part II, pp. 22–69). The omission of whathigh school teachers should know is partly explained by the fact that a textbookis being written about the mathematics of grades 8-12 for prospective teachers([Wu 2010]).
Mathematics for K–12 Teaching
This is the name we give to the body of mathematical knowledge a teacherneeds for teaching in schools. At the very least, it includes a slightly moresophisticated version of
school mathematics
, i.e., all the standard topics inthe school mathematics curriculum. In Part II of this article (pp. 22–68), therewill be a brief but systematic discussion of what teachers of K–8 need to knowabout school mathematics. In other words, we will try to quantify as much aspossible what this extra bit of "sophistication" is all about.The need for teachers to know school mathematics at a slightly more advancedlevel than what is found in school textbooks is probably not controversial. Afterall, if they have to answer students' questions, some of which can be unexpect-edly sophisticated, and make up exam problems, a minimal knowledge of schoolmathematics would not suffice to do either of these activities justice. Perhapsequally non-controversial is the fact that, even within mathematics proper, thereis a little bit more beyond the standard skills and concepts in the school cur-riculum that teachers need to know in order to be successful in the classroom.Teachers have to tell a story when they approach a topic, and the story line,while it is about mathematics, is not part of the normal school mathematicscurriculum. They have to motivate their students by explaining why the topicin question is worth learning, and such motivation also does not usually findits way to the school curriculum. To the extent that mathematics is not a col-lection of tricks to be memorized but a coherent body of knowledge, teachershave to know enough about the discipline to provide continuity from day to day
2
and from lesson to lesson. These connecting currents within mathematics arelikewise not part of the school curriculum. Teachers cannot put equal weight oneach and every topics in the curriculum because not all topics are created equal;they need to differentiate between the truly basic and the relatively peripheralones. Teachers cannot make that distinction without an in-depth knowledge of the structure of mathematics. And so on. All this is without a doubt part of the
mathematical
knowledge that should be part of every teacher's intellectualarsenal, but the various strands of this component of the mathematics for K–12teaching have so far not been well articulated in the education literature. In thefirst part of this article, we will attempt such an articulation. To this end, wefind it necessary to step back and examine the nature of mathematics education.Beyond the crude realization that mathematics education is about both math-ematics and education, we posit that mathematics education is
mathematicalengineering
, in the sense that it is the customization of basic mathematicalprinciples for the consumption of school students ([Wu] 2006). Here we under-stand "engineering" to be the art or science of customizing scientific theory tomeet human needs. Thus chemical engineering is the science of customizingabstract principles in chemistry to help solve day-to-day problems, or electri-cal engineering is the science of customizing electromagnetic theory to designall the nice gadgets that we have come to consider indispensable. Acceptingthis proposal that mathematics education
is
mathematical engineering, we seethat
school mathematics
is the product of the engineering process that convertsabstract mathematics into usable lessons in the school classroom, and schoolmathematics teachers are therefore
mathematical engineering technicians
in charge of helping the consumers (i.e., the school students) to use this productefficiently and to do repairs when needed.Just as technicians in any kind of engineering must have a "feel" for theirprofession in order to avert disasters in the myriad unexpected situations theyare thrust into, mathematics teachers need to know something about the essenceof mathematics in order to successfully carry out their duties in the classroom.To take a simple example, would a teacher be able to tell students that there isno point debating whether a square is a rectangle because it all depends on howone defines a rectangle, and that mathematicians choose to define rectangles toinclude squares because this inclusion makes more sense in various
mathematical
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An essential tool for standardized tests, the Spectrum Math series offers grade-appropriate coverage of basic arithmetic and math skills. Each book features drill and skill practice in math fundamentals, as well as applications of mathematics in everyday settings. Chapter Pre-Tests, Chapter Tests, Mid-Book Tests and Final Tests all contribute to an extended familiarity with developmental, problem-solving and analytical exercises. An assignment record sheet, record of test scores sheet and answer key are included.
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Algebra 102
In this lesson you will learn how Algebra is used in everyday life and how to solve basic problems using multiplication and division along with addition and subtraction from Algebra 101. This application includes a detailed description of basic algebra functions, an unlimited number of practice problems and a step by step solution to each | 677.169 | 1 |
Nelson Principles of Mathematics 9 Student Success Workbook is specially designed to help struggling students be successful. It provides accessible, on-grade math to support students in the Grade 9 Academic Math course MPM1D (revised 2005).
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International Symposium on Mathematics/Science Education and Technology
Year:
1994
Page range:
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Efforts to improve mathematics education have led educators and researchers to not only study the nature of proficiency, beliefs, and practices in mathematics learn¬ing and teaching, but also identify and assess possible influences on students? and teachers? proficiencies, beliefs, and practices in learning and teaching mathematics. The complexity... more...
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Research by cognitive psychologists and mathematics educators has often been compartmentalized by departmental boundaries. Word Problems integrates this research to show its relevance to the debate about the reform of mathematics education.
Beginning with the different knowledge structures that represent rule learning and conceptual learning, the discussion proceeds to the application of these ideas to solving word problems. This is followed by chapters on elementary, multistep, and algebra problems, which examine similarities and differences in the cognitive skills required by students as the problems become more complex. The next section, on abstracting, adapting, and representing solutions, illustrates different ways in which solutions can be transferred to related problems. The last section focuses on topics emphasized in the NCTM Standards and concludes with a chapter that evaluates some of the programs on curriculum reform.
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Integrates research by cognitive psychologists and mathematics educators to show its relevance to the debate about reform of mathematics education. Discusses different knowledge structures representing rule learning and conceptual learning, then looks at application of these ideas to solving word problems. Chapters on elementary, multistep, and algebra problems examine similarities and differences in cognitive skills required by students as problems get more complex. Later chapters illustrate ways in which solutions can be transferred to related problems, and focus on topics emphasized in the NCTM Standards. The author is a professor of psychology at San Diego State University, where he is a member of the Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education | 677.169 | 1 |
97801247375nequalities: Theory of Majorization and Its Applications (Mathematics in Science and Technology)
Although they play a fundamental role in nearly all branches of mathematics, inequalities are usually obtained by ad hoc methods rather than as consequences of some underlying "theory of inequalities." For certain kinds of inequalities, the notion of majorization leads to such a theory that is sometimes extremely useful and powerful for deriving inequalities. Moreover, the derivation of an inequality by methods of majorization is often very helpful both for providing a deeper understanding and for suggesting natural generalizations. Anyone wishing to employ majorization as a tool in applications can make use of the theorems; for the most part, their statements are easily understood | 677.169 | 1 |
Math 101: Introduction to Analysis
Office Hours:
Erica Flapan T 11-12:00
Millikan 226C M, W, Th 1:15-2:15
x 18711
eflapan@pomona.edu
Goals of the Course:
1. To learn the language of analysis.
2. To improve your ability to construct rigorous proofs.
3. To obtain a deeper understanding of the theory behind calculus.
4. To build a solid foundation for Math 131 (Principles of Real Analysis).
5. To practice presenting mathematics and learning from the presentations of others.
Philosophy of the Course: If you want to become an artist, you have to begin by
mastering techniques for seeing and representing reality, and only then can you move on
to abstract representation. If you want to learn to speak a foreign language you must
begin by mastering correct grammar and spelling, and only then can you loosen up your
grammar and speak in slang. Similarly, in analysis, you must first learn how to express
your arguments in a formally correct way, and only then can you begin omitting details
from your proofs. In this class we learn the formal way to express analysis. We begin by
discussing results that are quite familiar, in order to be able to focus on how the
arguments should be written. Then we move on to some new ideas, once you have
mastered the basics of the language.
Course content: Properties of the real numbers, the Least Upper Bound Axiom and its
consequences, sequences, subsequences, continuity, and additional topics as time allows.
Homework and group problems: The only way to learn to do proofs is to do them. For
this reason, the homework is the most important part of this class. I expect you to spend
about 8-10 hours each week on homework. Individual homework will be due every
period. In addition, there will be more challenging group problems that are due every
other week, and will be presented in class. All of the homework will be graded on the
basis of rigor, exposition, and completeness.
All of members of the group should participate in solving the group problems and
be capable of presenting the solutions in class. However, you should rotate who writes
up and presents the solutions to the group problems.
Writing problems on the board: Seeing the solution to a problem critiqued is an
important way to learn to improve your writing. Each period 1-2 students will arrive 10-
15 minutes (or more) early to write the solution to a problem on the board. You should be
finished writing on the board by the time class begins. I will correct these problems in
front of the class, explaining how the solutions could be improved. The solutions on the
board should be anonymous so that the authors will not be uncomfortable when I critique
the solutions. You should choose to write up a problem that you are unsure of in order to
learn more from my comments. If you are unsure of a group problem that has already
been presented, you can choose to write that solution on the board. In addition to
students assigned to write up problems on a given day, anyone else can write up problems
if they wish to see a problem corrected.
Group Term Project: The class will be divided into three groups for the term project.
The term project involves independently learning a topic that is not covered in the course,
and giving a 45 minute oral presentation on the topic at the end of the semester. I can
help you find books or articles on your topic, and help with any difficulties you have
learning the material. You should plan to spend a significant amount of time
understanding the material for your project and preparing for your presentation. The
project is a good way to raise your grade in the class, so it is worth putting in a little extra
time to do a great job. For more detailed information about the project see the hand out
on my website
Exams: There will be three 2-hour midterms and a 3-hour final exam. The midterm
problems will be drawn directly from the individual and group homework problems. The
best way to study for the exams is to redo the problems that were assigned to make sure
you know how to do all of them. No cheat sheets or notes are allowed during the exams.
The 2-hour midterm exams will be split into two 1-hour parts, taking place during two
class periods. The first midterm will be on September 23 and 25, the second midterm will
be on October 28 and 30, and the third midterm will be on November 20 and 23. The
final exam will be at 9:00 AM on December 18.
Getting Help: If you have any questions about the material, the homework, or the course
you should come to my office hours and/or the mentor sessions. If you cannot make my
office hours, I am happy to make an appointment with you at some other time. The
mentor for our class is Dwayne Chambers, who is a math graduate student at CGU.
Dwayne knows the material well and he is happy to help you. Dwayne will run mentor
sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday evenings from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Mentor sessions will be in our classroom or a nearby classroom. The mentor sessions
should help you collaborate with your peers, get help on the homework and group
problems, and study for the exams. Since the mentor sessions are only an hour long, you
will get the most out of them if you have already worked on the problems before you go
to the sessions.
Grades will be computed according to the percentages:
Individual homework 15%
Group homework 10%
Term project 10%
Midterms 15% each
Final exam 20%
Technical Details: The text for the class is Elementary Analysis: The Theory of
Calculus, by Kenneth Ross. Some of the homework will be taken from the book, and
some will be my own problems. I will post the homework and group assignments on my
website.
Unless I tell you otherwise, there is a new assignment due each period.
In order to avoid having to stop students from copying homework solutions from
the board during class, I require that you hand in your homework when you arrive in
class. Even if you arrive late, you must hand in your homework before you sit down. If
you feel that you need a copy of your homework solutions to look at while we are going
over a problem, you should make a copy of your homework before class. I do not accept
late homework (except under unusual circumstances). So do not tell me that you forgot
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GeoGebra is a free and multi-platform dynamic mathematics software for schools that joins geometry, algebra and calculus. As an interactive geometry system, GeoGebra can help you do constructions with points, vectors,...
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The updated guide to the newest graphing calculator from Texas Instruments
The TI-Nspire graphing calculator is popular among high school and college students as a valuable tool for calculus, AP calculus, and college-level algebra courses. Its use is allowed on the major college entrance exams. This book is a nuts-and-bolts guide to working with the TI-Nspire, providing everything you need to get up and running and helping you get the most out of this high-powered math tool.
Texas Instruments' TI-Nspire graphing calculator is perfect for high school and college students in advanced algebra and calculus classes as well as students taking the SAT, PSAT, and ACT exams
This fully updated guide covers all enhancements to the TI-Nspire, including the touchpad and the updated software that can be purchased along with the device
Shows how to get maximum value from this versatile math tool
With updated screenshots and examples, TI-Nspire For Dummies provides practical, hands-on instruction to help students make the most of this revolutionary graphing calculator.
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Jeff McCalla teaches Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus at St. Mary's Episcopal School in Memphis. He is a T3 instructor for Texas Instruments and co- founder of the TI-Nspire SuperUser group.
Steve Ouellette wrote the first edition of TI-Nspire For Dummies as well as CliffsNotes Guide to TI-NspireVarun Malhotra
Review: TI-Nspire for Dummies It was a very good book. I thought it was very informative and gave me lots of advice for my calculator.
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Completely revised to cover the latest updates to the TI-84 Plus calculators, this bestselling guide will help you become the most savvy TI-84 Plus user in the classroom! Exploring the standard device, the updated device with USB plug and upgraded memory (the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition), and the upcoming color screen device, this book provides you with clear, understandable coverage of the TI-84's updated operating system.
Details the new apps that are available for download to the calculator via the USB cable Walks you through menus and basic arithmetic Addresses graphing and analyzing functions as well as probability and statistics functions Explains how to use the calculator for geometry Reviews communicating with PCs and other calculators
TI-84 Plus Graphic Calculator For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the perfect solution for getting comfortable with the new line of TI-84 calculators!
Do you own a TI-89, TI-89 Titanium, TI-92 Plus, or a Voyage 200 graphing calculator? If you do, or if you need to get one for school or your job, then you need to know how it works and how to make the most of its functions.
TI-89 For Dummies is the plain-English nuts-and-bolts guide that gets you up and running on all the things your TI-89 can do, quickly and easily. This hands-on reference guides you step by step through various tasks and even shows you how to add applications to your calculator. Soon you'll have the tools you need to:
Packed with exciting and valuable applications that you can download from the Internet and install through your computer, as well as common errors and messages with explanations and solutions, TI-89 For Dummies is the one-stop reference for all your graphing calculator questions!
Would you order a multi-course gourmet buffet and just eat salad? If you have a TI-83 Plus graphing calculator, you have a veritable feast of features and functions at your fingertips, but chances are you don't take full advantage of them. This friendly guide will help you explore your TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator and use it for all it's worth, and that's a lot. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions plus screen shots, TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator For Dummies shows you how to: Perform basic arithmetic operations Use Zoom and panning to get the best screen display Use all the functions in the Math menu, including the four submenus: MATH, NUM, CPS, and PRB Use the fantastic Finance application to decide whether to lease or get a loan and buy, calculate the best interest, and more Graph and analyze functions by tracing the graph or by creating a table of functional values, including graphing piecewise-defined and trigonometric functions Explore and evaluate functions, including how to find the value, the zeros, the point of intersection of two functions, and more Draw on a graph, including line segments, circles, and functions, write text on a graph, and do freehand drawing Work with sequences, parametric equations, and polar equations Use the Math Probability menu to evaluate permutations and combinations Enter statistical data and graph it as a scatter plot, histogram, or box plot, calculate the median and quartiles, and more Deal with matrices, including finding the inverse, transpose, and determinant and using matrices to solve a system of linear equations
Once you discover all you can do with your TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator, you'll find out how to make it do more! This guide shows you how to download and install the free TI Connect software to connect your calculator to your computer, and how to link it to other calculators and transfer files. It shows you how to help yourself to more than 40 applications you can download from the TI Web site, and most of them are free. You can choose from Advanced Finance, CellSheet, that turns your calculator into a spread sheet, NoteFolio that turns it into a word processor, Organizer that lets you schedule events, create to-do lists, save phone numbers and e-mail addresses, and more.
Get this book and discover how your TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator can solve all kinds of problems for you.
Maximize student use of the TI-Nspire while processing and learning algebraic concepts with this resource. Lessons provided delve into the five environments of the TI-Nspire including calculator, graphs and geometry, lists and spreadsheets, notes, and data analysis. This resource is correlated to the Common Core State Standards, is aligned to the interdisciplinary themes from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills, and supports core concepts of STEM instruction. 264pp.
Pick your Excel task, find it fast, and get it done with Just the Steps!
If you want to see how to do a particular Excel task, this is the perfect book. Each page includes step-by-step instruction in one column and illustrations and screenshots in the other column, so you have all the information you need in one place—no flipping pages!
Explains essentials tasks for Excel 2010, the spreadsheet application that is part of the Microsoft Office 2010 suite Shows you just the steps for numerous Excel tasks using an easy-to-follow, two-column page layout, with step-by-step instruction on one side and illustrations and screenshots on the other Covers entering spreadsheet data, building formulas, protecting excel data, formatting cells, designing spreadsheets with graphics, managing workbooks, changing worksheet values, sorting and filtering data, creating charts, creating PivotTables, and building macros Walks you step by step through collaborating in Excel and integrating or using Excel with Word, PowerPoint, and Access
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Flash is fun - and this book makes it easy whether you're using a Mac(r) or Windows(r). Fill letters with images, create buttons that glow or change color when you pass your mouse over them, play video and sound files, morph objects into different ones, and do dozens of other things to make your site flashier.
Nine minibooks, filling nearly 800 pages, take you beyond Dreamweaver basics, giving you the know-how and hands-on techniques necessary to create state-of-the-art Web sites. You'll master Dreamweaver basics, such as laying out pages, adding content to pages, and working with code; develop Web applications and databases; make pages dynamic; and learn to use Dreamweaver with Contribute. Order your copy of this reference to the popular software application today.
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Chances are, you bought Elements because you want to make your photos look better. Maybe you take a lot of pictures and you look forward to sharing them. And if that's the case, you're probably more interested in actually getting something done than in understanding the theory behind the software. That's why you need Photoshop Elements 4 Just the Steps For Dummies!
Photoshop Elements 4 Just the Steps For Dummies is a lot like Elements itself — fast and easy. Task-based spreads let you find the task you want to perform, then show you step by step how to do it. You pick the task, find it fast, and get it done! For example:
Organize and find images quickly and easily Acquire photos from your mobile phone Create an artistic effect by layering images Locate files by caption, media type, or filename Replace one color with another Remove color halos from your subjects Clean dust and scratches from your photos Create a catalog, collection, album, or slideshow Make a photo look like an impressionist painting or a pencil sketch Print photos on your own printer or order prints online
That's just a fraction of the tasks you can quickly find and perform with the help of this handy, no-nonsense guide. Photoshop Elements 4 Just the Steps For Dummies is all about simple steps that lead to great results!
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For the geek who's an investor, and the investor who's a geek, we present Online Investing Hacks, 100 industrial-strength, bleeding edge tips, tools and techniques for analyzing and managing online portfolios.Individual investors have become more computer-literate and technology-dependent than ever before. Whether you're looking for suitable investments, studying alternatives, or managing your portfolios, you need data. The Internet can be a goldmine of financial data and research, but today's online investors also use spreadsheets, databases, and financial applications to select, study and manage investments. If your proficiency has grown to the point where you crave industrial-strength tips and tools to turbo-charge your efforts, this is the book for you.Online Investing Hacks covers:
Screening InvestmentsCollecting DataFundamental AnalysisTechnical AnalysisExecuting TradesInvesting in Mutual FundsPortfolio ManagementUpdating Stock DataFinancial PlanningOther books for managing online investing are either out of date, are for beginners and don't go beyond the most basic advice, or are so dull and boring they squeeze that last bit of fun out of the topic. Online Investing Hacks is for the customer who wants to know the latest techniques, to go beyond the basics, who gets jazzed by cool online tools and services, and who actually wants to have a bit of fun while trying to strike it rich (or at least not lose their shirt).
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He's working for the Coast Guard, but that's not Heath Gerlach's only mission. He's also an undercover FBI agent, and his target for investigation is his new partner, Tracie Crandall. With her blond hair and pretty blue eyes, Tracie looks sweet and innocent. But was she involved in her former partner's crimes? Tracie won't talk about it. Because she's guilty? Or because she's afraid to trust another partner? Just when Heath is sure he knows, a shocking revelation changes everything. Now all he wants is to keep Tracie safe…and give her a reason to believe in the power of love.
Returning to Devil's Island—the place that haunts her past—is frightening enough for Abby Caldwell. When her ride home mysteriously disappears, terror starts closing in. The island can be deadly, and no one knows that better than Abby. At least she's not alone. Scott Frasier, a former college classmate, is there along with his mother and stepfather. But then Scott's mother goes missing. Scott and Abby are forced to face the truth—all they have is each other…and ruthless enemies determined to make sure they don't leave the island alive.—and keep mother and child safe.
When Elise McAlister's hang glider is shot down, she survives the fall to find her troubles have followed her to the ground. There's a gunman chasing her and, worst of all, he runs her right into Henry "Cutch" McCutcheon's arms. With the generations-old feud between their families, depending on any McCutcheon is difficult. And depending on Cutch, the man who loved her but left her, seems disastrous. But Cutch won't lose this chance to win Elise back—and keep her safe. Together, they take to the skies again to find the source of the deadly secret, little knowing someone's already setting them up for a fall….
Her father's death didn't seem suspicious. Yet Maggie Arnold can't deny that there's something odd about the old Victorian house he was working on when he died. The house that Maggie has now inherited. All she wants is to finish the renovations, sell the house and leave Holyoake, Iowa…but that's easier said than done. The only handyman in town who steps up to help her is Gideon Bromley—a man no one in Holyoake wants to trust. And just beyond every corner hides the person determined to keep them both away from the house…for good.
Despite her protests, Princess Gisela, headstrong daughter of the Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne, must enter into a diplomatic marriage. Yet en route to her wedding, her ship is attacked and she's gravely injured. Rescued by a renowned healer, King John of Lydia, Gisela recuperates at his Mediterranean castle. The handsome, widowed ruler soon has her reevaluating her beliefs on love and marriage…but only if King John could be her groom. Their love is forbidden, and duty requires him to deliver her to her betrothed. Unless they can find a way to join their hearts—and kingdoms—with love, faith and honor.
A series of explosions took out the royal motorcade and threw the country of Lydia into chaos. Princess Anastasia missed her limo, and doesn't know what has become of the rest of her family. Whisked away from her native country for her protection, Stasi is dismayed that her life is now in shambles. But at least she's not alone. Kirk Covington pledges to keep her safe. He's a royal guard…and the man she's spent years blaming for her brother's disappearance. Now she'll have to trust him with her life—and her heart—in order to regain the throne.
After rescuing jewelry designer Ruby Tate from an attacker, Lydian royal guard Galen Harris suspects the crime wasn't a random incident. Jewelry thieves have set their sights on Lydia's royal family, and they won't let anyone stand in their way—including Ruby, who's in town to help the princess with her wedding jewels. The closer Ruby and Galen get to uncovering the mystery, the harder it is to deny their feelings. But with a deadly gang of criminals after them, will they live to see their own happily ever after?
Six years ago Crown Prince Thaddeus abandoned his new bride and went into hiding. His motive was to protect his country and his family from a ruthless tyrant. But when his estranged wife tracks him down, Thaddeus knows it's time to make a stand. Restore the royal line. And reclaim the crown. Yet just as he learns about the family's new addition—his and Monica's son—little Peter becomes a target. In a deadly game of power, Thaddeus must choose between the country and heritage he's been raised to defend…and the woman he never could forget.
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MatBasic 1.28
The MatBasic is the language of mathematical calculations. Strong mathematical base: full complex arithmetic's, linear algebra and operations, nonlinear methods and graphical visualization.
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MatBasic is a calculating, programming and debugging environment using special high-level programming language designed for solving mathematical problems. MatBasic programming language allows execution of difficult mathematical calculations, involving an exhaustive set of tools for the purpose of creation of algorithmic programs. It also allows a user to abstract his mind from the type of working data which can be either real-valued, or complex numbers, or matrices, or strings, or structures, etc. The MatBasic supports both the text and the graphical data visualization.
MatBasic is fast language interpreter and its environment application field is wide: from solving the school problem to executing different engineering and mathematical computations. The MatBasic programming language combines; simplicity of BASIC language, flexibility of high-level languages such as C or Pascal and at the same time turns up to be a powerful calculation tool. By means of a special operating mode, Matbasic it is possible to use as the powerful calculator. Also the MatBasic can be used for educational purpose as a matter of studying the bases of programming and raising algorithmization skills | 677.169 | 1 |
Brand new. We distribute directly for the publisher. An intriguing collection of 191 problems for students, (high school and beyond), teachers at all levels, and problem-solvers ...who enjoy wrestling with the beautiful problems of elementary mathematics. Complete solutions are included along with problem variations and topics for investigation. The book contains the best problems selected from over 25 years of the Problem of the Week at Macalester College. Teachers who are looking for stimulating ways to engage their students with the elegant problems and solutions often found in elementary mathematics, will find the book especially valuable. Read moreShow Less
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This book contains the best problems selected from over 25 years of the Problem of the Week at Macalester College. This collection will give students, teachers, and university professors a chance to experience the pleasure of wrestling with some beautiful problems of elementary mathematics. Readers can compare their sleuthing talents with those of Sherlock Holmes, who made a bad mistake regarding the first problem in the collection: Determine the direction of travel of a bicycle that has left its tracks in a patch of mud. The collection contains a variety of other unusual and interesting problems in geometry, algebra, combinatorics, and number theory. For example, if a pizza is sliced into eight 45-degree wedges meeting at a point other than the center of the pizza, and two people eat alternating wedges, will they get equal amounts of pizza? Or: Is an advertiser's claim that a certain unusual combination lock allows thousands of combinations justified? Complete solutions to the 191 problems are included with problem variations and topics for investigation | 677.169 | 1 |
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Basic Calculus: From Archimedes to Newton to Its Role in Science (Textbooks in Mathematical Sciences)
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This introductory calculus text was developed by the author through his teaching of an honors calculus course at Notre Dame. The book develops calculus, as well as the necessary trigonometry and analytic geometry, from witin the relevant historical context, and yet it is not a textbook in the history of mathematics as such. The notation is modern, and the material is selected to cover the basics of the subject. Special emphasis is placed on pedagogy throughout. Whhile emphasizing the broad applications of the subject, emphasis is placed on the mathematical content of the subject.
Table of Contents
Part 1: From Archimedes to Newton.- The Greeks Measure the Universe.- Ptolemy and the dynamics of the universe.- Archimedes measures area.- A New Astronomy and a New Geometry.- The Calculus of Leibnitz.- The Calculus of Newton.- The Principia. Part 2: Calculus and the Sciences. - Analysis of Functions.- Statics, Dynamics and Optics.- Basic Functions and Their Graphs.- Exponential Functions.- The Calculus of Economics.- Integral Calculus: Meaning and Methods.- Integral Calculus and the meaning of Forces | 677.169 | 1 |
Mathematics is much more than a collection of methods for solving problems or a set of recipes for analyzing quantitative situations. Mathematics is a powerful mode of inquiry that uses careful logical analysis to reveal and understand relationships between number, functions, shapes, and sets. It has been called the science of patterns. Mathematics is also a creative endeavor and great theorems are its works of art. Our programs strive to actively engage students with this dual nature of mathematics, presenting the power of its methods and revealing the beauty of the underlying theory.
A student who majors in mathematics will find herself/himself in demand after graduation. The reasoning skills developed by the study of mathematics are prized by employers from nearly all walks of business and government, and the supply of people with quantitative training continues to be below the demand. Opportunities for continued study also abound. Graduate programs in economics, law, meteorology, operations research, and mathematics welcome our graduates.
Mission of the Mathematics Department
The Department of Mathematics supports the mission of Bellarmine University by striving to develop in our students the "intellectual" and "professional competencies for successful living, work, leadership and service to others."
To enhance the quantitative reasoning skills of undergraduate students by educating them in the use of graphical and symbolic representations to understand quantitative relationships.
To educate undergraduate majors in the primary content and methods of mathematics, as preparation for careers and for graduate study.
To have departmental faculty who are actively engaged in the mathematics profession through scholarly activity.
To participate in the activities of academic citizenship in the college, university, and the broader mathematical community.
Upon completion of the undergraduate program in mathematics or actuarial science, the successful student will:
exhibit skills in problem solving.
exhibit the ability to communicate mathematical ideas.
demonstrate a reasonable proficiency at understanding and creating mathematical proofs.
demonstrate an awareness of a broad variety of applications, both in and out of mathematics.
demonstrate reasonable proficiency with major topics from important subfields of mathematics.
The Mathematics major is designed to fulfill these goals. The intent is to prepare a student for a career that uses her/his mathematical abilities, or for further study at the graduate level. Students majoring in Mathematics are encouraged to complete a minor in an area in which Mathematics is applied, such as Computer Science or Economics. | 677.169 | 1 |
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This course provides candidates with an introduction to the mathematics studied in AS and A Level GCE modules. It is designed for those students who have a thorough knowledge of the content of the Higher Tier of the National Curriculum for Mathematics. They should have achieved, or be expected to achieve, grade A*, A or B at GCSE. | 677.169 | 1 |
Advanced Engineering Mathematics leading text is known for its comprehensive coverage, careful and correct mathematics, outstanding exercises and self contained subject matter parts for maximum flexibility. Thoroughly updated and streamlined to reflect new developments in the field, the ninth edition of this bestselling text features modern engineering applications and the uses of technology. Kreyszig introduces engineers and computer scientists to advanced math topics as they relate to practical problems. The material is arranged into seven independent parts: ODE; Linear Algebra, Vector Calculus; Fourier Analysis and Partial Differential Equations; Complex Analysis; Numerical methods; Optimization, graphs; and Probability and Statistics. | 677.169 | 1 |
Author(s): Sevilla, Alicia; Somers, Kay Second Edition of Quantitative Reasoning empowers students to use quantitative information to make responsible financial, environmental, and health-related decisions in their daily lives. Students develop their critical thinking skills through numerous examples, explorations, and activities featuring real data. Students use a variety of analysis throughout the text: inductive and deductive reasoning; tabular, symbolic, verbal, and graphical forms of functions and relations; graphs and pictorial representations of data; interpretations of probabilistic data; surveys and statistical studies. | 677.169 | 1 |
By enrolling in this self-study course, you have demonstrated a desire to improve yourself and the Navy. Remember, however, this self-study course is only one part of the total Navy training program.... More > Practical experience, schools, selected reading, and your desire to succeed are also necessary to successfully round out a fully meaningful training program. COURSE OVERVIEW: The objective of this course is to enable the student to identify and perform calculations involving the equations to the various conic sections; recognize and work with concepts in calculus (limits, differentiation, and integration); and recognize the elements of introductory probability theory.< Less
In this worksheet students increase their understanding of fractional and negative exponents as they encounter equations consisting of bases raised to exponents equal to a number. Sometimes they... More > solve for the base, sometimes they solve for the exponent, and sometimes they evaluate the exponential expression. The worksheet provides instant feedback and fun for the math students because the answers correspond to letters that lead to the decoding of a secret message. It is also self-grading, which makes it ideal for customized treatment of learners. If you like this, you'll probably enjoy "PUZZLE MATH: Trigonometry and Logarithms" or other PUZZLE MATH worksheets and books, also by Roxanne Eckenrode.< Less
This popular second edition of High School Math Made Simple was specially formatted for e-book readers like the Nook, iPad and Kindle.
The text and graphics help students navigate through all areas... More > of high school mathematics including essential math skills (pre-algebra), algebra 1, geometry, algebra 2, statistics, trigonometry, and calculus.
High School Math Made Simple was written utilizing the principles and standards for school mathematics published by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). These standards are the cornerstone of basic math principles that ensure the highest quality of learning for students. The rear of the book includes a Scope and Sequence of our content to NCTM's Guidelines.
This book is specially designed and formatted for reading on an e-book reader like the Kindle, Nook and iPadThis is the extended edition of Precalculus: An Investigation of Functions, a free, open textbook covering a two-quarter pre-calculus sequence including trigonometry. This edition includes an... More > extended coverage of polynomial roots in chapter 3, and adds a section on dot product in chapter 8. This is NOT the same version available on Amazon/CreateSpace.< Less
Since Einstein's theory of general relativity is incompatible with quantum theory the long sought theory of quantum gravity is derived from a new 'exact classical mechanics' ECM. All the experimental... More > checks supporting Einstein's relativity theories are matched equally well and four new experimental checks are proposed. Since the other three forces of nature are already covered by quantum theory this book completes the grand unification. It is a pre-requisite read for 'Dark Energy Mystery Solved by Big Breed Theory'. Knowledge of the calculus is assumed | 677.169 | 1 |
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The Matrix Algebra Tutor: Learning by Example DVD Series teaches students about matrices and explains why they're useful in mathematics. This episode teaches students about row equivalent matrices in the context of matrix algebra. Students are taught rules which can be used to simplify the form of a matrix, similarly to when we use rules to simplify fractions. Grades 9-College. 43 | 677.169 | 1 |
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ISBN: 0876283865 ISBN-13: 9780876283868 Availability: Expected to ship on or about 07/01/15.
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Frances M. Thompson, Ed.D. (University of Georgia) has taught mathematics at the junior and senior high school levels, served as a K-12 math specialist, and is currently professor of mathematics at Texas Woman's University, Denton.
Wow, this is a monster of a book. The author has some unique hands on methods for teaching Algebra, but they really take some reading and thinking through on the teacher's part. You would expect with over 600 pages that every concept in algebra would be broken down into a hands on format. But, this is not so. If you have a hands on child who already thinks outside the box, these methods can help you with your normal curriculum, but this is not a full curriculum to cover all of Algebra. On the upside, the Algebra tiles could be used for many of the activities, but you'll need more than one set, or the author has provided black line masters in the back for her activities. I could see this being helpful, but for the average person, who's not a math major, combining a Bob Jones Text book with some Didax resources and as well as a book called Teach Yourself Algebra Visually, is probably a better combination. This text is not very easy to use, which is a bummer, the title and write up give an impression that it is quick and easy | 677.169 | 1 |
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As we noted in the review of the first volume (on Fourier Analysis) of the Princeton Lectures in Analysis, this series is a result of a radical rethinking of how to introduce graduate students to analysis. It is only after having discussed quite a bit of Fourier Analysis (without the Lebesgue integral!) and Complex Analysis (the topic of volume II), that the authors turn to topics which have often been placed at the beginning of graduate (and even advanced undergraduate) courses in Analysis: measure, integration, and Hilbert spaces.
The book opens with an introduction that seeks to motivate the ideas by discussing Fourier series, limits of continuous functions, the relationship between differentiation and integration, and finally "the problem of measure". It then has chapters on the Lebesgue measure, Lebesgue integral, and the connection between differentiation and integration. Hilbert spaces are introduced next, with L2 as the crucial example. The final three chapters deal with other examples of Hilbert spaces, abstract measure and integration, and the Hausdorff measure.
As one might expect, several of the main results of the first volume are re-examined in this one. This, of course, is one of the features of the authors' approach, which makes it easier to motivate the more abstract material in this book and also highlights the connections between different branches of analysis. The fourth volume, which is to cover functional analysis, distributions, and parts of probability theory, will complete the series.
This volume lives up to the high standard set up by the previous ones.
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Intended for the freshman market, this book is known for its student-friendly approach. It starts with the right angle definition, and applications involving the solution of right triangles, to help students investigate and understand the trigonometric functions, their graphs, their relationships to one another, and ways in which they can be used in a variety of real-world applications. The book is not dependent upon a graphing calculator.
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Subdivision Methods for Geometric Design provides computer graphics students and designers with a comprehensive guide to subdivision methods, including the background information required to grasp underlying concepts, techniques for manipulating subdivision algorithms to achieve specific effects, and a wide array of digital resources on a dynamic companion Web site. Subdivision Methods promises to be a groundbreaking book, important for both advanced students and working professionals in the field of computer graphics.
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Joe Warren, Professor of Computer Science at Rice University since 1986, is one of the world's leading experts on subdivision. Of his nearly 50 computer science papers-published in prestigious forums such as SIGGRAPH, Transactions on Graphics, Computer-Aided Geometric Design, and The Visual Computer-a dozen specifically address subdivision and its applications to computer graphics. Prof. Warren received both his M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science at Cornell University. His research interests focus on mathematical methods for representing geometric shape.
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They are: 1.) Recopy the work. Copy all theorems, principles and definitions without condensing and copy the instructors' explanation, too. 2.) Rework model problems over and over until they can be completed without stopping. 3.) Recite – out loud – to explain each step of the problem-solving process. Suggestion: pets make good listeners. 4). Recheck work, and 5.) test for Reasonableness.
This means ensure that the answer makes sense. Students enrolled in college math courses need to block out at least 2 hours of math homework for every hour of class time.
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This volume, as Andrew M. Odlzyko writes in the foreword, ?commemorates and celebrates the life and achievements of an extraordinary person.? Originally conceived as an 80th birthday tribute to Herbert Wilf, the well-known combinatorialist, the book has evolved beyond the proceeds of the W80 tribute. Professor Wilf was an award-winning teacher, who... more...
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The leading reference on probabilistic methods in combinatorics-now expanded and updated When it was first published in 1991, The Probabilistic Method became instantly the standard reference on one of the most powerful and widely used tools in combinatorics. Still without competition nearly a decade later, this new edition brings you up to speed... more...
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Combinatorial problems have been from the very beginning part of the history of mathematics. By the Sixties, the main classes of combinatorial problems had been defined. During that decade, a great number of research contributions in graph theory had been produced, which laid the foundations for most of the research in graph optimization in the following... more... | 677.169 | 1 |
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Mathematics is the abstract science of number, quantity, and space, either as abstract concepts or as applied to other disciplines such as physics and engineering.
Mathematics evolved as an ever-expanding series of abstractions or subject matter. Mathematics emerged with the abstraction of numbers. It was a realization that a pair of legs and a pair of hands has something in common and that is the quantity of them, the number which was coined to be called as "2."
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Calculus: Calculus is a major branch of mathematics which includes various topics like Relations and functions, Limits and Continuity, Differentiation and Differential equations, Indefinite integrals and definite integrals, Application of derivatives and various series.
Trigonometry: Trigonometry is the study of triangles. It's about analyzing the relationship between the sides of triangles and their relation with the angles.
Geometry: Geometry is the study of points, lines, surfaces, solids, and higher dimensional analogues, and their properties.
Linear Algebra: Linear algebra deals with vector spaces and the linear mappings between them along with lines, planes, and subspaces.
Discrete Mathematics: Discrete mathematics deals with discrete mathematical structures rather than continuous objects. Discrete objects are those which are separated from each other and have no neighbors whatsoever.
Engineering Mathematics: Engineering Mathematics comes under applied Mathematics which studies the application of Mathematics in the engineering industry.
Topology: Topology is a branch of mathematics that deals with geometrical properties and spatial relations unaffected by the continuous change of shape or size of figures.
Boolean Algebra: Boolean algebra is the logical calculus of truth values and is a part of abstract algebra.
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Circle: A circle is the locus of a point which moves in a plane such that its distance from a fixed point is always constant. The fixed point is called the center of the circle and the constant distance, the radius of the circle.
Parabola: The locus of a point which moves in such a way that the distance from a fixed point called focus equals perpendicular distance from a fixed straight line called the directrix.
Probability: Probability denotes the possibility of occurrence or non-occurrence of an event. It represents how likely we can expect an event to happen.
Ellipse: An ellipse is the locus of a point which moves in a plane such that the ratio of its distances from a fixed point (called focus) and from a fixed straight line (called directrix) is always constant and less than 1. And this constant ratio is called the eccentricity of the ellipse.
Matrices: A matrix is an array of numbers, which are usually real numbers, arranged into a fixed number of rows and columns.
Hyperbola: A hyperbola is the locus of a point which moves such that, ratio of its distance from a fixed point (focus) and its distance from a fixed straight line (directrix), is a constant (eccentricity). This constant (eccentricity) is greater than unity.
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Calculus is one of the great products of human intellectual endeavour. It involves taming the infinite and the infinitesimal to develop techniques that have applications throughout the sciences and beyond. In this course we'll spend a little time developing the theoretical underpinnings of Calculus, a little time looking at the historical development and underlying philosophy, and a lot of time understanding the two main tools of Calculus---the derivative and the integral---and how they can be deployed to solve a wide variety of problems.
The course will approximately follow the first six chapters of Strang's Calculus with a few omissions to be announced as we go and bits from Chapters~7 and~8 and other sources added. This book is part of an MIT ``OpenCourseWare" module and we shall use further resources from that and other online sources.
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Adults' Mathematical Thinking and Emotions [NOOK Book]
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The crisis around teaching and learning mathematics and its use in everyday life and work relate to a number of issues. This book addresses these issues by looking at a number of key problems in maths education and numeracy.
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Experimental mathematics is a recently structured field of mathematics that uses advanced computing technology to perform experiments such as analysis of examples, testing of new ideas, and the search for patterns. This book presents material from the Special Session on Experimental Mathematics at the Joint Meetings of the American Mathematical Society, held in New Orleans in January 2007. Some topics covered include two-dimensional directed lattice walks with boundaries, partition polynomials, hypergeometric functions related to series acceleration formulas, and using integer relation algorithms for finding relationships among functions. Other topics are multidimensional radix representations, properties of the inverse error function, and computer algebra for special function inequalities. | 677.169 | 1 |
Beginning in the 1960s Mary Dolciani wrote a series of high school mathematics textbook, Structure and Method, which in 2000 - 2010 has experienced a resurgence of popularity.
Shortly before her death in 1985, Dolciani also co-wrote (along with two other mathematics educators) Pre-Algebra: An Accelerated Course. This textbook was widely used in the later 1980s through the 1990s. In addition to teaching the pure mathematics, it emphasized the usefulness of algebra in various practical applications.
The Mathematical Association of America publishes a series of mathematical books named for her: The Dolciani Mathematical Expositions. Also, the Association's headquarters building in Washington D.C. is named The Dolciani Mathematical Center in her honor.
Although Dolciani is not well known by the general public, she was influential in developing the basic modern method used for teaching basic algebra in the United States (called "Dolciani algebra", which teaches it on the basis of drill like arithmetic, rather than on the basis of proofs as in Euclidean geometry). Dolciani also popularized the short-form names of the Properties that are familiar to many high school algebra students, e.g. the "Zero Property".
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Medley, FL SAT MathTopics for Prealgebra include Solving 1 and 2 Step Linear equations; adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers; combining like terms; The Order of Operations. The most difficult area for students is Graphing Trig Functions and the unit circle is the final step to Algebra success a... | 677.169 | 1 |
Subject: Mathematics (8 - 12) Title: Systems of Equations: What Method Do You Prefer? Description: The purpose of this lesson is to help students apply math concepts of solving systems of equations to real life situations. The students will use the three methods of graphing, substitution, and elimination to solve the system of equations.This lesson plan was created as a result of the Girls Engaged in Math and Science, GEMS Project funded by the Malone Family Foundation.
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This introductory calculus text was developed by the author through his teaching of an honors calculus course at Notre Dame. The book develops calculus, as well as the necessary trigonometry and analytic geometry, from witin the relevant historical context, and yet it is not a textbook in the history of mathematics as such. The notation is modern, and the material is selected to cover the basics of the subject. Special emphasis is placed on pedagogy throughout. Whhile emphasizing the broad applications of the subject, emphasis is placed on the mathematical content of the subject.
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Edgenuity Unveils New Algebra I Course
"Algebra is critical to student success in college and career because it sharpens essential reasoning skills," said Sari Factor, CEO of Edgenuity.
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Edgenuity, a leading provider of online and blended learning solutions, today announced the release of its new Algebra I course. This next generation interactive course is aligned to college and career readiness standards and incorporates data and feedback from the educators and students who use Edgenuity, creating an effective and engaging learning experience for students. The new course joins Edgenuity's existing suite of courses aligned to college and career-readiness standards, including the Common Core, such as its middle and high school English Language Arts (ELA) courses, which recently received an EDDIE Award for excellence.
Algebra I is considered a gatekeeper course because it is the first in a series of higher-level mathematics courses that students need to succeed in college and life – and provides an understanding of the skills and concepts that are prerequisites for many careers, including those in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) fields. Countless studies show the link between success in Algebra I to increased likelihood of high school graduation. For example, a study conducted by the California Dropout Research Project found that in one district, students who passed Algebra I their freshman year of high school had a much higher graduation rate (70 percent) versus those students who did not pass (35 percent).
In developing the new course, Edgenuity focused on how to make the concepts and reasoning skills inherent in algebraic thinking accessible to all students—not just those who traditionally excel in mathematics.
Lessons include a guiding question to promote inquiry and focus on big ideas.
Problems are scaffolded with a set of custom-built interactive tools, such as interactive coordinate graphs, virtual algebra tiles and other manipulatives, and equation solvers. Students work with these tools in guided step-by-step tasks early as they are learning concepts, and then gradually move to more symbolic and independent representations as they gain confidence.
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Written for researchers and developers of three-dimensional modeling programs, this book examines the variety of existing systems while investigating the practical limitations of available software. From the table of contents: - Polyhedra - Boundary Models - A Small Language Modeler - The Algebraic Model - Computation of Algebraic Manifolds - Topological Specification of Forms and Shapes - The Modeling Principle - The GECO Language - Coefficients of a Projected Curve
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A mathematical overview of the generations and applications of three- dimensional geometric computer models, explaining the mathematical relationships between different types and implementations of modeling systems and examining the practical limitations of available software. Concentrates on those situations arising from the simultaneous use of half-space and boundary representations. For computer scientists, mathematicians, and design engineers, including students interested in modeling geometric objects in three-dimensional space | 677.169 | 1 |
contributions that are included in this e-book have been selected from those presented at the first conference on 'Models and mathematical methods and their applications to biology and industry' held in La Roche sur Yon, France, in December 2007. The aim of the conference was to present mathematical and numerical methods for solving problemsPREFACE STUDENTS START HERE WHAT IS MATHEMATICS AND WHAT DOES IT DO FOR US? It's Not Just Numbers Mathematical Notation Making the Invisible Visible This is Where You Come In The Study of Modern Mathematics MATH SPEAK The Language of Mathematics: Part 1 Properties of the Language The Language of Mathematics: Part 2 Properties of Quantification Proofs... more... | 677.169 | 1 |
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Translating Worlds into Functions section illustrates how to translate a verbal description into a symbolic representation of a function and demonstrates these translations with actual calculus problems.
Chapter Review Exercises include problems that focus on algebra, graphing and function theory, the sub-text of so many calculus problems. Review questions include conceptual fill-in-the-blank and true-false questions, as well as numerous thought-provoking exercises.
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Guide your students to mastering advanced algebraic concepts with BJU Algebra 2, 3rd Edition! Students will learn concepts such as linear, quadratic, polynomial, radical, and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and probability and statistics. Complex numbers are also covered throughout the text.
Each lesson develops key concepts and detailed examples with practical applications integrated throughout. Exercise sets are graded by difficulty level and each lesson's cumulative review exercises will help students retain previously learned information.
This third edition features two new chapters that cover matrix features and sequencing and series. New textbook features include selected Internet keyword searches for helping students locate online tools and enrichment, college entrance test preparation questions, "Technology Corners" emphasizing the use of graphing calculators and spreadsheets, and optional programming projects.
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From the Publisher: Hundreds of realistic practice questions and exercises to prepare you for the Math portion of the GRE.||Kaplan?s Math Workbook for the GRE, 9th Edition, comprehensively addresses the math section of the GRE Revised General Test. This workbook is a highly effective way to prepare for the math section of the GRE Revised General Test.||Kaplan?s Math Workbook for the GRE, 9th Edition includes:||? 6 full-length Quantitative Reasoning practice sets |? Diagnostic tool for even more targeted Quantitative practice |? Review of crucial math skills and concepts (including arithmetic, algebra, data interpretation, geometry, and probability) |? Key strategies for all Quantitative Reasoning question types on the revised GRE||Kaplan is dedicated to helping our students score higher. We guarantee that students will raise their scores?or get their money back | 677.169 | 1 |
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When mathematical modelling is used to describe physical, biological or chemical phe-nomena, one of the most common results of the modelling process is a system of ordinaryor partial differential equations. Finding and interpreting the solutions of these differentialequations is therefore a central part of applied mathematics, and a thorough understand-ing of differential equations is essential for any applied mathematician. The aim of thisbook is to develop the required skills on the part of the reader.The authors focus on the business of constructing solutions analytically and interpret-ing their meaning, although they do use rigorous analysis where needed. The reader isassumed to have some basic knowledge of linear, constant coefficient ordinarydifferentialequations, real analysis and linear algebra. The book will thus appeal to undergraduatesin mathematics, but would also be of use to physicists and engineers. MATLAB is usedextensively to illustrate the material. There are many worked examples based on in-teresting real-world problems. A large selection of exercises is provided, including severallengthier projects, some of which involve the use of MATLAB. The coverage is broad, rang-ing from basic second-order ODEs including the method of Frobenius, Sturm-Liouville the-ory, Fourier and Laplace transforms, and existence and uniqueness, through to techniquesfor nonlinear differential equations including phase plane methods, bifurcation theory andchaos, asymptotic methods, and control theory. This broad coverage, the authors' clearpresentation and the fact that the book has been thoroughly class-tested will increase itsappeal to undergraduates at each stage of their studies. | 677.169 | 1 |
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Designed for the undergraduate discrete-time signal processing course
Discrete-Time Signal Processing covers the information that the undergraduate electrical computing and engineering student needs to know about DSP. Core material, with necessary theory and applications, is presented in Chapters 1-7. Four unique chapters that focus on advanced applications follow the core material. MATLAB® is heavily emphasized throughout the book. Most applications have an accompanying lab or sequence of homework problems that have a lab component.
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1.1 What is a digital filter?
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Unit Impulse and Unit Step Functions
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Time Transformations
Amplitude Transformations
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Even and Odd Signals
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CHAPTER 3 Frequency Domain Concepts
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3.1 Orthogonal Functions and Fourier Series
The Exponential Fourier Series
Discrete Fourier Series
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Definition of the Fourier Transform
Properties of the Fourier Transform
Fourier Transforms of Periodic Functions
3.3 The Discrete-Time Fourier Transform
The Discrete-Time Fourier Transform (DTFT)
Properties of the Discrete-Time Fourier Transform
Discrete-Time Fourier Transforms of Periodic Sequences
3.4 Discrete Fourier Transform
Shorthand Notation for the DFT
Frequency resolution of the DFT
3.5 Fast Fourier Transform
Decomposition-in-Time Fast Fourier Transform Algorithm
Applications of the Discrete / Fast Fourier Transform
Calculation of Fourier Transforms
Convolution Calculations with the DFT/FFT
Linear Convolution with the DFT
Computational Efficiency
3.6 The Laplace Transform
Properties of the Laplace transform
Transfer functions
Frequency response of continuous-time LTI systems
3.7 The z-Transform
Definitions of z-Transforms
z-Transforms
Regions of Convergence
Inverse z-Transforms
z-Transform Properties
LTI System Applications
Transfer Functions
Causality
Stability
Invertibility
Discrete-Time Fourier Transform–z-transform Relationship
Frequency Response Calculation
Chapter Summary
Chapter 4 Sampling and Reconstruction
4.1 Sampling Continuous-Time Signals
Impulse Sampling
Shannon's sampling theorem
Practical sampling
4.2 Anti-aliasing Filters
Low pass analog Butterworth filters
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History of mathematics: illuminating understanding of school mathematics concepts for prospective mathematics teachers
Abstract knowledge for teaching. In this article, I present the results of research conducted over four semesters in which I sought to characterize what prospective mathematics teachers (PMTs) understand about the topics that they will be called upon to teach in the future and how that teaching might include an historical component. In particular, I focus on how the study and application of the history of solving quadratic equations illuminates what PMTs know (or do not know) about this essential secondary school algebraic topic. Additionally, I discuss how the results signal important considerations for mathematics teacher preparation programs with regard to connecting PMTs' mathematical and pedagogical knowledge, and their ability to engage in historical perspectives to improve their own and their future students' understanding of solving quadratic equations.
Boero, P., & Guala, E. (2008). Development of mathematical knowledge and beliefs of teachers: The role of cultural analysis of the content to be taught. In P. Sullivan and T. Wood (Eds.), The international handbook of mathematics teacher education, Volume 1: Knowledge and beliefs in mathematics teaching and teaching development (pp. 223–244). Rotterdam, the Netherlands: Sense.
Furinghetti, F (1997) History of mathematics, mathematics education, school practice: Case studies linking different domains. For the Learning of Mathematics 17: pp. 55-61
Furinghetti, F (2000) The history of mathematics as a coupling link between secondary and university teaching. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology 31: pp. 43-51
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Liu, P-H (2003) Do teachers need to incorporate the history of mathematics in their teaching?. Mathematics Teacher 96: pp. 416-421
Pimm, D (1983) Why the history and philosophy of mathematics should not be rated x. For the Learning of Mathematics 3: pp. 12-15
Siu, M-K The ABCD of using history of mathematics in the (undergraduate) classroom. In: Katz, V eds. (2000) Using history to teach mathematics: An international perspective. Mathematical Association of America, Washington, DC, pp. 3-9 | 677.169 | 1 |
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Sections of the MAA
The membership of the Mathematical Association of America is divided into twenty-nine sections, in which much of the Association's activity is centered. Each Section holds a one- or two-day meeting each Fall or Spring, or both. These meetings consist of invited lectures, contributed papers, panel discussions, and other activities designed to promote and improve collegiate level mathematics. Programs of section meetings, if not available via the links below, may be obtained from the appropriate section secretary.
Many sections conduct activities that involve both high school and college students. These include conducting mathematics contests, advising state departments of education on teacher certification in the mathematical sciences, working with high schools and colleges on course content and curricula and providing lecturers to colleges and high schools.
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Mathematics: A Practical Odyssey, 7th Edition
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The essential guide to MATLAB as a problem solving tool This text presents MATLAB both as a mathematical tool and a programming language, giving a concise and easy to master introduction to its potential and power. The fundamentals of MATLAB are illustrated throughout with many examples from a wide range of familiar scientific and engineering areas, as well as from everyday life. The new edition has been updated to include coverage of Symbolic Math and SIMULINK. It also adds new examples and applications, and uses the most recent release of Matlab. | 677.169 | 1 |
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Life of Fred Pre-Algebra O with Physics was formerly-titled Elementary Physics. The content has remained the same and it is still the first book in the Life of Fred Pre-Algebra "Getting Ready for High School Math" Series which is designed for students who have completed the elementary, intermediate, and arithmetic series books. Most students who use this series are in middle school. While most schools teach physics in twelfth grade, this age-appropriate book provides a template to learning about physics before algebra is learned; it should be used before the (sold-separately) texts Pre-Algebra 1 with Biology and Pre-Algebra 2 with Economics.
Forty chapters are included, each of which ends with a "Your Turn to Play" segment with a small number of thought-provoking questions. Answers are provided on the next page for students to go over themselves after attempting to solve the problems. "The Bridge" review questions are given after every six chapters, and provide transitions between concepts as well as a means of assessment. For parents who choose to use these sections as evaluation tools, it is recommended that students score at least 90% before moving on. If students don't succeed, they can try again with a total of five different sets of problems. The book concludes with "The Final Bridge" (with six tries provided). Answers to the Bridge questions are provided in the back of the book.
Pre-Algebra O with Physics covers: Numerals, Making models, Nineteen conversion factor problems, Area of a rectangle, Friction independent of speed, Constants of Proportionality, Exact speed of light, Continuous and discrete variables, Story of the meter, Pendulums, Oblate spheroids, Krypton vs. kryptonite, Square roots, Pilgrims in Massachusetts in 1620, Hard c and soft c, Normal forces, Coefficient of friction, Solving d = rt for r, How ducks pronounce mu, Graphing points, Ordered pairs, Why rocks stop falling, Hunch-conjecture-theory-law, Simultaneity doesn't exist, Inductive and deductive reasoning, How fossils and astronomy are connected, Hooke's law, Four ways to stretch a spring, Three meanings of plastic, Static vs. kinetic friction, Nine forms of energy, Energy Cards game, Calamari spaghetti, Poetry of Christina Rossetti, Most filmed spot in the world, Getting grass stains out of pants, Experimentally finding the coefficient of static friction without knowing the weight of the object, How you know you have a liver, Resolving a vector into its components, Addition of vectors, Similar triangles, Slope, Physicists think that there isn't any work in holding a bowling ball, Kelvin temperature, Law of conservation of energy, Perpetual motion machines, Kilowatt-hours, Photosynthesis, Metric system, Gregorian calendar, Two ways to measure mass, Definition of pi, Inertia, Newton's first and second laws, Why cramming doesn't work well, Definition of pressure, Exponents, Density of neutron stars, Computing the mass of an iron atom, Cavalieri's principle, Pressure at a given depth, Special glass in auto windshields, Buoyancy, Finding the volume of a desk lamp, 80-pound rubber ducky, Official rules of golf, Advantages of cerebrospinal fluid, Air has mass, Why 35-foot straws don't work, You are alive because ice floats, Gedankenexperiments, How water fountains work, Elliptical constructions, Galvani and dead frogs that twitch, Birds sitting on high-voltage power lines, How to buy a cafe, Placing question marks at the end of a quotation, Schematic drawings in electrical circuits, Electrons per second in an ampere, Why we wear clothes on days ending in y, Ohm's law, Batteries in series, Computing resistance in parallel circuits, Dangers of elec tricity-Thomas Merton, Museums in New York City, History of the atom: Democritus, Isaac Newton, Henri Becquerel, J. J. | 677.169 | 1 |
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This course introduces some basic concepts of geometric and measurement that underlie these concepts in elementary and middle grades, with a focus on collaborative learning and technology. Prerequisites: MATH 102 and MATH 150 (or higher).
Prerequisite(s) / Corequisite(s):
MATH 102 and MATH 150 (or higher).
Course Rotation for Day Program:
Offered even Fall.
Text(s):
Most current editions of the following:
A TI-84 calculator is required for this course. This calculator will be allowed on most assessment opportunities in this course.
Geogebra, a freeware program, is required.
Algebra Connections
By Seem, J. (Pearson) Recommended
Course Objectives
To learn about the axiomatic nature of geometry.
To read, write, and critique basic geometric proofs.
To explore concepts of Euclidean geometry.
To use technology as an integral part of the process of formulation, solution and communication of geometric ideas.
Measurable Learning
Outcomes:
Solve mathematical problems using geometric thinking.
Recognize two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes and describe their characteristics.
Know simple geometrical concepts and facts and their applications: point, line, plane, parallel, perpendicular, sum of the angles of a triangle is 180 degrees, the Pythagorean theorem.
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Lebesgue Measure and Integration: An Introduction
A superb text on the fundamentals of Lebesgue measure and integration.
This book is designed to give the reader a solid understanding of Lebesgue measure and integration. It focuses on only the most fundamental concepts, namely Lebesgue measure for R and Lebesgue integration for extended real-valued functions on R. Starting with a thorough presentation of the preliminary concepts of undergraduate analysis, this book covers all the important topics, including measure theory, measurable functions, and integration. It offers an abundance of support materials, including helpful illustrations, examples, and problems. To further enhance the learning experience, the author provides a historical context that traces the struggle to define "area" and "area under a curve" that led eventually to Lebesgue measure and integration.
Lebesgue Measure and Integration is the ideal text for an advanced undergraduate analysis course or for a first-year graduate course in mathematics, statistics, probability, and other applied areas. It will also serve well as a supplement to courses in advanced measure theory and integration and as an invaluable reference long after course work has been completed | 677.169 | 1 |
Mathematical Reasoning: Foundations of Geometry
This course uses the idea of symmetry as an invitation to explore contemporary mathematics. The roots of the mathematics of symmetry extend back to ancient times, and the current mathematical expression of symmetry was first developed in the early 19th century. The course explores both the history and mathematics of this development and traces where the key ideas have led from there, both mathematically and culturally. Emphasis is placed on how mathematics is discovered and how it fits into broader cultural contexts (including the work of M.C. Escher, fractals, and symmetry in fields other than mathematics).
Prerequisites: Admission to the Honors Program. Credit will not be granted to students who have completed MATH 300. | 677.169 | 1 |
High School Mathematics
Seattle's high school mathematics students prepare for college, careers, and life by completing at least three core courses, with four years of mathematics being highly recommended. New state graduation requirements mean that students will complete at least three years of mathematics in high school, including at least:
Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II or its equivalent or IB Mathematics.
PreCalculus, AP Statistics, AP Calculus, and/or IB Mathematics provide additional preparation for college and careers, and provide an important transition from high school to college-level mathematics.
Our high school mathematics program, guided by Washington State standards approved in July of 2008, provides a balance of: • Conceptual Understanding • Procedural Proficiency • Problem-solving and Processes
High School Mathematics End of Course Exam
Beginning in the 2010-2011 school year, high school and middle school students enrolled in Algebra I or Geometry will take the state End of Course (EOC) exam for that course, given in June of each year. Students who have taken Algebra I or Geometry prior to 2010-2011 will take a makeup test in that subject, also given in June.
Mathematics Materials
In 2009, Seattle Public Schools adopted materials published by Key Curriculum Press for Algebra I through PreCalculus, and by Pearson Learning for AP Statistics, as shown below. Each student will receive a hardback textbook for use at home and in school. The books include detailed examples, a glossary and index, and selected answers and hints.
Each student will also receive a code from his/her teacher to access the entire textbook online. The online text has interactive features which enable students to link from pages in the book to practice problems, dynamic explorations, and calculator notes.
Click on the textbook links below for family resources available online, or go to and click on the book cover for each course. Online resources include:
• A Guide for Parents (in English and Spanish)—A brief summary of each chapter, includes tips for working with students, chapter summary exercises and review exercises with complete solutions.
• Condensed Lessons (in English and Spanish)—A detailed explanation of each lesson. These can provide extra help for students who have fallen behind or missed class, as well as support for adults who want to understand the details of the mathematics.
• More Practice Your Skills—a set of additional exercises for each lesson in the book for students who want extra practice.
• Calculator Notes, Programs and Data—helpful information, programs and tips for using calculators for specific activities.
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97801552096Elementary Algebra
Exceptionally clear and accessible, Pat McKeague's best-selling texts offer all the review, drill, and practice students need to develop solid mathematical proficiency and confidence. McKeague's attention to detail, exceptional writing style, and organization of mathematical concepts make teaching enjoyable and learning accessible. The seventh edition of this popular series gives the book a greater emphasis on the connections between equations, tables, and graphs and by incorporating pedagogy that addresses collaborative learning and terminology | 677.169 | 1 |
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This book adopts a practical, example-led approach to mathematical analysis that shows both the usefulness and limitations of the results. A number of applications show what the subject is about and what can be done with it; the applications in Fourier theory, distributions and asymptotics show how the results may be put to use. Exercises at the end of each chapter, of varying levels of difficulty, develop new ideas and present open problems.
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"This book is a unique and very practical contribution to the teaching of calculus … . The aim of this book is to try to give the subject concreteness and immediacy by giving the well-chosen examples equal status with the theorems. … this excellent book is written primarily for first- and second-year undergraduates in mathematics; but it will also be of interest to students of statistics, computer science and engineering … . We warmly recommend it as an entertaining and stimulating companion …" (Ferenc Móricz, Acta Scientiarum Mathematicarum, 71, 2005)
"This book takes a unique and very practical approach to mathematical analysis. It makes the subject more accessible by giving the examples equal status with the theorems. … A number of applications show what the subject is about, and what can be done with it … . Exercises at the end of each chapter, of varying levels of difficulty, develop new ideas and present open problems." (L'enseignement mathématique, 50:1-2, 2004)
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'This monograph is a bridge between the classical theory and a modern approach via arithmetic geometry. The authors aim to provide a clear path through the subject for graduate students and researchers. They have re-examined many results and much of the literature, and give a thorough account of several topics at a level not seen before in book form.' L'enseignement mathematique 'The quality of exposition is exemplary, which is not surprising, given the brilliant expository style of the elder author.' Yuri Bilu, Mathematical Review 'Bombieri and Gubler have written an excellent introduction to some exciting mathematics ... written with an excellent combination of clarity and rigor, with the authors highlighting which parts can be skipped on a first reading and which parts are particularly important for later material. The book also contains a glossary of notation, a good index, and a nice bibliography collecting many of the primary sources in this field.' MAA Reviews '...a fundamental and pioneering standard text in the field, which will undoubtedly serve as a basic source for the future development of number theory and arithmetic geometry as a whole.' Werner Kleinert, Zentralblatt MATH '... remarkable ...' European Mathematical Society Newsletter再讀一些... | 677.169 | 1 |
Trigonometry - 2nd edition
TRIGONOMETRY is designed to help you learn to ''think mathematically.'' With this text, you can stop relying on merely memorizing facts and mimicking examples--and instead develop true, lasting problem-solving skills. Clear and easy to read, TRIGONOMETRY illustrates how trigonometry is used and applied to real life, and helps you understand and retain what you learn in class574480Used - Good Ships same or next day. Expedited shipping takes 2-3 business days; standard shipping takes 4-14 business days.
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3. Apply the knowledge, skills and abilities to enter and succeed in a defined profession or advanced academic program. (Professional Competence)
4. Appreciate cultural diversity and constructively address issues that arise out of cultural differences in the workplace and community. (Cultural Awareness)
5. Recognize the consequences of human activity upon our social and natural world. (Community and Environmental Responsibility)
Outcome Assessment Strategies
At least one project plus some combination of the following:
Class participation
Group projects
Presentations
Portfolios
Research papers
Homework assignments
Written paper
Quizzes
Exams
Other assessments of the instructors choosing
Course Activities and Design
This course will be delivered through a combination of lecture and student activities including group and individual problem solving during class. Emphasis is to be given to applications from outside the mathematics classroom. Applications will come from the broadest possible range of disciplines.
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
Functions
Function Notation
Domain and Range
Composition of Functions
Transformation of Functions
Inverse Functions
Exponential functions and equations
Graphs
Solving equations involving exponentials
Applications
Logarithmic functions and equations
Graphs
Properties
Solving equations involving logarithms
Modeling
Polynomial functions
Power Functions
Linear Functions
Quadratic Functions
Graphs
Features of polynomial functions
Rational functions
Graphs
Features of rational functions
Technology
Use of Scientific/Graphing calculators and/or other appropriate mathematical technology.
Department Notes
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The difference between a stupid calculator and a scientific one is simple: the number of supported functions. Tamoggemon TouchCalc Free supports and graphs all essential functions for non-scientific computations! | 677.169 | 1 |
A Concise Introduction to Pure Mathematics, Second Edition provides a robust bridge between high school and university mathematics, expanding upon basic topics in ways that will interest first-year students in mathematics and related fields and stimulate further study. Divided into 22 short chapters, this textbook offers a selection of exercises ranging from routine calculations to quite challenging problems.
The author discusses real and complex numbers and explains how these concepts are applied in solving natural problems. He introduces topics in analysis, geometry, number theory, and combinatorics.
What's New in the Second Edition: # Contains extra material concerning prime numbers, forming the basis for data encryption # Explores "Secret Codes" - one of today's most spectacular applications of pure mathematics # Discusses Permutations and their importance in many topics in discrete mathematics
The textbook allows for the design of courses with various points of emphasis, because it can be divided into four fairly independent sections related to: an introduction to number systems and analysis; theory of the integers; an introduction to discrete mathematics; and functions, relations, and countability | 677.169 | 1 |
This is a high level introduction to abstract algebra which is aimed at readers whose interests lie in mathematics and in the information and physical sciences. In addition to introducing the main concepts of modern algebra, the book contains numerous applications, which are intended to illustrate the concepts and to convince the reader... more...
Mathematics and Teaching uses case studies to explore complex and pervasive issues that arise in teaching. In this volume, school mathematics is the context in which to consider race, equity, political contexts and the broader social and cultural circumstances in which schooling occurs. This book does not provide immediate or definitive resolutions....Salient Features As per II PUC Basic Mathematics syllabus of Karnataka. Provides an introduction to various basic mathematical techniques and the situations where these could be usefully employed. The language is simple and the material is self-explanatory with a large number of illustrations. Assists the reader in gaining proficiency to solve... more...
In 1974 the editors of the present volume published a well-received book entitled ``Latin Squares and their Applications''. It included a list of 73 unsolved problems of which about 20 have been completely solved in the intervening period and about 10 more have been partially solved. The present work comprises six contributed chapters and also six | 677.169 | 1 |
Can low achieving mathematics students succeed in the study of linear inequalities and linear programming through real world problem based instruction? This study sought to answer this question by comparing two groups of low achieving mathematics | 677.169 | 1 |
Mathematics Simple linear equations in one variable
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Mathematica gives students the power to manipulate interactive graphics and develop complex data models. High-school teacher Abby Brown shares the success she experiences by using Mathematica in her classroom | 677.169 | 1 |
VideoText Interactive has begun release of their much-anticipated Geometry: A Complete Course. Modules A and B are available now, and Module C is due soon. Module D should be ready by the end of July, Module E by the end of November, and Module F by March 2007. Please note that the company does not guarantee these projected dates.
Upper level mathematics, indeed all mathematics, are of great interest to me. While I do not have a degree in mathematics, I feel strongly that one must understand the concept in order to teach it well, and have endeavored to do this in my own home. The focus of this review will be what the program is and how it is used. My opinion is based on ease of use and clarity of instruction; specifically in our homeschool, and my previous study of various mathematics courses. If you need more information, you will have to view the sample materials or talk directly with the author.
Algebra (complete) is a prerequisite for Geometry: A Complete Course. This program covers the structure of geometry (fundamental terms and theorems), its essential elements, simple closed plane curves (triangles, other polygons, and circles), loci and constructions, and trigonometric relations. It comprises 176 lessons in eight units. I reviewed Modules A and B, which include the following:
Module A: Unit I-The Structure of Geometry
Part A-What is Geometry?
Part B-The Scope of Our Geometry
Part C-Measurement
Part D-Inductive Reasoning
Part E-Deductive Reasoning
Part F-Logic
Unit I is a preparatory unit. After exploring various geometries and settling on Euclidean, or Plane, geometry for the study, students review the five mathematical parts of speech and their relationship to geometry. Next a thorough re-teaching of the building and measuring of shapes is undertaken. Excellent graphics show how various formulas are derived for measuring perimeter, area, and volume of rectangles, parallelograms, triangles, trapezoids, regular polygons, circles, prisms, pyramids, and spheres. My husband and I watched most of these lessons together and found the presentation exceptionally clear. If you've never seen the development of the formula for the area of a circle, you've been missing out! These graphics will leave you wondering where VideoText was when you studied geometry in high school. Some of the lessons, such as finding the area of a triangle, would be appropriate for younger siblings studying these topics in whatever arithmetic program you are using. Finally, parts D through F develop the principles of inductive and deductive reasoning as preparation for formal proofs.
Unit II moves into the "rules of the game." First, it deals with undefined terms, or those terms that are accepted without definition, such as point, line, and plane. Then, formally defined terms are developed using those undefined terms and inductive reasoning. Finally, attention is given to postulates or axioms, statements that are accepted as valid without proof. Mr. Clark teaches these lessons clearly and in what appears a very logical sequence. The incremental lessons are extremely precise, and I can just hear my daughter saying, "Why do I have to learn this? I already know what a line is!" Anticipating these comments, Mr. Clark offers frequent words of encouragement such as, "So, how are you doing? Sometimes it does seem to get rather technical, doesn't it? That's all right! Just stay with me and concentrate on the real meaning of these definitions." An understanding of these fundamental terms will be necessary in Module C, where students will meet formal deductive proofs.
My husband and I both feel that Tom Clark is a true teacher, not just a knowledgeable mathematician. I had a brilliant geometry teacher in high school who had absolutely no talent in passing on his knowledge to his students. In contrast, I just finished reading aloud Carry On, Mr. Bowditch, in which brilliant young Nathaniel Bowditch teaches his fellow sailors the science of navigation, explaining a concept repeatedly until the simplest sailor finally understands it. Similarly, in Modules A and B, Tom Clark teaches like one who has had many years of experience making mathematics understandable.
If you are new to the VideoText Interactive method, you should request the free training DVD. This information is described in the books, but it is helpful to hear it explained and see it demonstrated. To sum it up, Geometry: A Complete Course is based on a simple five-step method:
Watch the DVD lesson.
Look over the course notes.
Read the worktext and work the problems, showing all work.
Check your answers and solutions with the solution manual.
Take quizzes (at least one day after the lesson) to check mastery.
Now for further information about each step: Step One is watching the DVD lesson. Your student should not take notes at this time. This is where the interactive part comes in. Your student should pause the video whenever a question is asked. My experience leads me to recommend that you model this method by sitting with your student through at least Module A to make sure he develops this important habit. The answers quickly follow the questions, so your student needs to be attentive and have the remote control ready to pause.
Step Two is looking over the course notes. These have all the main information from the lesson neatly organized for quick reference. These are the "notes" your student did not take while watching the lesson carefully.
Step Three is studying the worktext and doing the problems. The worktext defines all terms, gives additional examples, and provides student exercises. You may choose to work through the worktext examples with your student or let him study alone. These problems provide a good bridge from watching someone doing a procedure to doing it alone in the exercise set. Unlike their algebra course, your student should complete all the exercises in a lesson.
Step Four is checking answers and solutions. Students should correct their own work, with supervision. They should find and correct any errors and be able to explain where they went wrong and why.
Step Five is taking frequent quizzes. Sometimes a single lesson has a quiz, and other times a quiz covers several lessons. Allow at least one day between a lesson and a quiz so that your student does not simply employ his short-term memory. Two forms are provided for each quiz; you may choose to use Quiz A as practice and Quiz B for a grade, or you may give Quiz A to evaluate mastery and administer Quiz B only when needed after review. There are also two test forms for each module. The VideoText Interactive website provides printable progress checklists for easy record keeping.
It is important to understand the difference between the mastery approach and the spiral approach. If you are used to Saxon math, with its concepts spread throughout the book and constant repetition, you will need to alter your way of thinking. According to my old Saxon books, you should not worry if your child does not a get a concept initially, but rather move on and rest assured that your child will meet the concept over and over again. Not so with VideoText Interactive. You should use the quizzes to evaluate your student's readiness to move on. If a concept has not been mastered, you should review the video lesson, and then if your student still does not understand, call the helpline. VideoText Interactive offers unlimited, toll-free telephone support for original purchasers of the program. If you buy your program secondhand, you must pay a $99 fee for this service, which covers your entire family.
There are several reasons I would recommend VideoText Geometry to homeschoolers. First and most important, Tom Clark teaches for conceptual understanding and not just short-term memory. He means it when he says, "...each incremental concept is explored in detail, using no shortcuts, tricks, rules, or formulas, and no step in the process is ignored." Secondly, the DVD format allows for repeated lessons from an infinitely patient teacher. Thirdly, the solutions manual (not simply an answer key) is an essential tool that is not available for every geometry program. Fourthly, a free helpline is an invaluable resource. Finally, the program is 100% reusable for all your children. If cost is a deterrent, you may feel better if you compare the cost to hourly tutoring or private school tuition. With five children to homeschool, I consider the cost of this program to be quite reasonable for all it offers.
As for the potential negatives of this program, I think the greatest danger is a parent thinking this is a completely self-teaching program. It would take a highly motivated student for it to work that way. I know many smart, mature young adults, but I would not necessarily leave their math education in their own hands. According to VideoText Interactive, "...it is not the intent of the program to let the VideoText lesson completely take the place of personal instruction or interaction." Another danger is thinking 176 lessons translate into 176 days. Keep in mind that quizzes, tests, and review will take additional time. A final potential downside is that there are several components to juggle, and it is sometimes cumbersome setting up the DVD and finding the necessary course notes, worktext pages, and solutions key for each lesson. However, this does seem to develop into a routine over time. The company does provide convenient storage containers for both CD's and books.
I asked the author, Tom Clark, at what mathematical level a student would be upon completion of Geometry: A Complete Course. Apparently, what is commonly called "pre-calculus" in high school is just all the leftover algebra and geometry that was not covered in those classes. What VideoText Interactive has developed are two complete algebra and geometry programs, with all the typical "pre-calculus" material in its proper place. Therefore, in order to give your student credit for geometry (including trigonometry) and pre-calculus, you need to complete both Algebra: A Complete Course and Geometry: A Complete Course. Upon successful completion of both programs, your student should be ready for college-level calculus.
Visit to request a free DVD sampler of VideoText Interactive Algebra and Geometry. This review will be continued as further modules become available.
-Product Review by Heather Jackowitz, Contributing Writer, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, LLC, May, 2006 | 677.169 | 1 |
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