Three components contribute to a theme sustained throughout the
Coburn/Herdlick Graphs and Models 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,
Precalculus: Graphs & Models emphasizes connections in order to improve
the level of student engagement in mathematics and increase their
chances of success in precalculus and calculus.
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.
