Three components contribute to a theme sustained throughout the
Coburn-Herdlick Series: that of laying a firm foundation, building a
solid framework, and providing strong connections. In the Graphs and
Models texts, the authors combine their depth of experience with the
conversational style and the wealth of applications that the
Coburn-Herdlick texts have become known for. By combining a graphical
approach to problem solving with algebraic methods, students learn how
to relate their mathematical knowledge to the outside world. The authors
use technology to solve the more true-to life equations, to engage more
applications, and to explore the more substantial questions involving
graphical behavior. Benefiting from the feedback of hundreds of
instructors and students across the country, College Algebra: Graphs &
Models emphasizes connections in order to improve the level of student
engagement in mathematics and increase their chances of success in
college algebra.
The launch of the Coburn/Herdlick Graphs and Models series provides a
significant leap forward in terms of online course management with
McGraw-Hill's new homework platform, Connect Math Hosted by ALEKS Corp.
Math instructors served as digital contributors to choose the problems
that will be available, authoring each algorithm and providing stepped
out solutions that go into great detail and are focused on areas where
students commonly make mistakes. From there, the ALEKS Corporation
reviewed each algorithm to ensure accuracy. A unifying theme throughout
the entire process was the involvement of the authors. Through each
step, they provided feedback and guidance to the digital contributors to
ensure that the content being developed digitally closely matched the
textbook. The result is an online homework platform that provides
superior content and feedback, allowing students to effectively learn
the material being taught.
