Introductory Algebra: An Applied Approach - Seventh Edition.
Houghtom Mifflin Publishers, ISBN 0-618-50307 - 2
Authors - Aufmann, Barker, Lockwood
Note: This textbook
is used for both MA101 and MA102 
| MA101 covers chapters 1 - 5 | MA102 covers chapters 6 - 11 |
The textbook is set up with each chapter beginning with a set of learning objectives, forming the framework for a complete learning system. The objectives are woven throughout the text (i.e. Exercises, Prep Tests, Chapter Reviews, Chapter Tests, Cumulative Tests) as well as through the print and multimedia ancillaries.
Introductory Algebra: An Applied Approach uses an interactive style that provides a student with an opportunity to try a skill as it is presented. Each section is divided into objectives, and every objective contains one or more sets of matched-pair examples. The first example in each set is worked out; the second example, called "You Try It", is for the student to work. By solving this problem, the student actively practices concepts as they are presented in the text.
Applications
One way to motivate an interest in mathematics is through applications. Whenever appropriate, the last objective of a section presents applications that require the student to use problem-solving strategies, along with the skills covered in that section, to solve practical problems. This approach generates student awareness of the value of Algebra as a real-life tool.
Applications are taken from many disciplines including agriculture, business, carpentry, chemistry, construction, Earth science, education, manufacturing, nutrition, real estate, and sociology.
Resource Help
Resource help for each lesson is available from a variety of sources:
the student text-specific web site - This site contains references to each section of the textbook to help you understand the material better. Just click on Text Specific Information
real, on-line one-on-one instruction. This link provides a tutor who will answer your questions on your own computer screen. The tutors are available from 1:00 - 4:00 every weekday afternoon, and from 9:00 - 11:00 every evening. Just click on Smarthinking
24 hour tutoring - ask a question and receive a reply within 24 hours. During the hours that the tutors are not available, you can email your question and they will respond to your email within 24 hours. Just click on Smarthinking
Practice Tests - At the end of each section in the textbook, there are practice tests available for you to try. To access these, click on Practice Tests
The Instructor - either by email at Mike Turco or on the virtual college bulletin board.
BMCC chat board - Here you can communicate with either the instructor or share problems and successes with others in your course.
BMCC Tutorial - This service is offered through Bay Mills Community College
Icons
Icons
at each objective head remind students that there are videos and tutorials
available for that lesson. To view this relative information, click on the
word "Icon" whenever it appears in the lesson.