The most practical, complete, and accessible guide for understanding
algebra
If you want to make sense of algebra, check out Practical Algebra: A
Self-Teaching Guide. Written by two experienced classroom teachers,
this Third Edition is completely revised to align with the Common Core
Algebra I math standards used in many states. You'll get an overview of
solving linear and quadratic equations, using ratios and proportions,
decoding word problems, graphing and interpreting functions, modeling
the real world with statistics, and other concepts found in today's
algebra courses. This book also contains a brief review of pre-algebra
topics, including arithmetic and fractions. It has concrete strategies
that help diverse students to succeed, such as:
- over 500 images and tables that illustrate important concepts
- over 200 model examples with complete solutions
- almost 1,500 exercises with answers so you can monitor your progress
Practical Algebra emphasizes making connections to what you already
know and what you'll learn in the future. You'll learn to see algebra as
a logical and consistent system of ideas and see how it connects to
other mathematical topics. This book makes math more accessible by
treating it as a language. It has tips for pronouncing and using
mathematical notation, a glossary of commonly used terms in algebra, and
a glossary of symbols. Along the way, you'll discover how different
cultures around the world over thousands of years developed many of the
mathematical ideas we use today. Since students nowadays can use a
variety of tools to handle complex modeling tasks, this book contains
technology tips that apply no matter what device you're using. It also
describes strategies for avoiding common mistakes that students make.
By working through Practical Algebra, you'll learn straightforward
techniques for solving problems, and understand why these techniques
work so you'll retain what you've learned. You (or your students) will
come away with better scores on algebra tests and a greater confidence
in your ability to do math.
