Three components contribute to a theme sustained throughout the Coburn
Series: that of laying a firm foundation, building a solid framework,
and providing strong connections. Not only does Coburn present a sound
problem-solving process to teach students to recognize a problem,
organize a procedure, and formulate a solution, the text encourages
students to see beyond procedures in an effort to gain a greater
understanding of the big ideas behind mathematical concepts.
Written in a readable, yet mathematically mature manner appropriate for
college algebra level students, Coburn's Precalculus uses narrative,
extensive examples, and a range of exercises to connect seemingly
disparate mathematical topics into a cohesive whole. Coburn's hallmark
applications are born out of the author's extensive experiences in and
outside the classroom, and appeal to the vast diversity of students and
teaching methods in this course area.
Benefiting from the feedback of hundreds of instructors and students
across the country, Precalculus second edition, continues to emphasize
connections in order to improve the level of student engagement in
mathematics and increase their chances of success in college algebra.
