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Essentials of College Algebra with Modeling and Visualization, 3rd Edition

Gary K. Rockswold, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Today's algebra students want to know the why behind what they are learning and it is this that motivates them to succeed in the course. By focusing on algebra in a real-world context, Gary Rockswold gracefully and succinctly answers this need. As many topics taught in today's college algebra course aren't as crucial to students as they once were, Gary has developed this streamlined text, covering linear, quadratic, nonlinear, exponential, and logarithmic functions and systems of equations and inequalities, to get to the heart of what students need from this course. By answering the why and streamlining the how, Rockswold has created a text to serve today's students and help them to truly succeed.

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Applications: Gary Rockswold believes that students become more effective problem solvers by being exposed to applications throughout the course. Therefore, a wide variety of unique, data-based, contemporary applications are included in nearly every section.

Now Try: This label appears at the end of every example, directing students to a similar exercise so they can practice what they have just learned.

Making Connections: By showcasing the interrelated nature of concepts throughout the course, this feature shows students how new algebra ideas build upon previously learned material.

Checking Basic Concepts: This feature consists of a small set of exercises provided after every two sections. These exercises can be used for review purposes or as group activities. They require 10-15 minutes to complete and are suitable for in-class use.

End-of-Chapter Material: Each chapter ends with a summary of Key Concepts, Review Exercises, and Extended and Discovery Exercises.

Cumulative Reviews: Appearing every few chapters, these require students to understand and use multiple skills from earlier chapters together. This is an excellent test of comprehension of key concepts in the course.

Chapter R Reference: Basic Concepts from Algebra and Geometry: This contains much of the material from intermediate algebra and basic geometry in a separate appendix at the back of the text. This material is referenced by Algebra and Geometry Review Notes in the margins of the text.

Graphing Calculator Appendix: This resource makes it easier for students to work on their own with the calculator and frees up class time for the instructor. This material is referenced by Graphing Calculator Help Notes in the text margins.

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Gary Rockswold- Dr. Gary Rockswold has been teaching mathematics for over 30 years from seventh grade to graduate school, including junior high and high school students, talented youth, vocational, undergraduate and graduate students, and adult education classes. He graduated from St.Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota with majors in mathematics and physics, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He received his PhD in applied mathematics from Iowa State University. His interdisciplinary background brought him to teach physical science, astronomy, and computer science, although he is currently a full professor of mathematics at Minnesota State University. Outside of mathematics, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.