The Fourth Edition of Yoshiwara and Yoshiwara's MODELING, FUNCTIONS, AND GRAPHS: ALGEBRA FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS includes content found in a typical algebra course, along with introductions to curve-fitting and display of data. Yoshiwara and Yoshiwara focus on three core themes throughout their textbook: Modeling, Functions, and Graphs. In their work of modeling and functions, the authors utilize the Rule of Four, which is that all problems should be considered using algebraic, numerical, graphical, and verbal methods. The authors motivate students to acquire the skills and techniques of algebra by placing them in the context of simple applications that use real-life data.

Modeling, Functions, and Graphs

Science & Math

Yoshiwara, Katherine

Yoshiwara, Bruce

Mathematics

Brooks/Cole

Yoshiwara's INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA was written with two goals in mind: to present the skills of algebra in the context of modeling and problem solving; and to engage students as active participants in the process of learning. Unlike other introductory algebra texts, Yoshiwara's INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA, builds an intuitive framework for the future study of functions in intermediate algebra. This clearly differentiates Yoshiwara from standard introductory algebra texts. The text emphasizes the study of tables and graphs, and the concept of the variable is developed from that platform. Graphs are used extensively throughout the book to illustrate algebraic technique and to help students visualize relationships between variables. The numerous labeled grids paired with exercises throughout the text reinforce the need to draw graphs by hand while helping students to focus on the properties of the graphs by eliminating the time-consuming task for beginning students of choosing the appropriate scales for the axes. Suggestions for calculator activities are included on the text web site by the authors believe that this skill must be learned through practice with pencil and paper.

Introductory Algebra: Equations and Graphs (with CD-ROM, BCA/iLrn™ Tutorial, and InfoTrac) (Available Titles CengageNOW)

Popular with and respected by instructors and students interested in a modeling approach, graphing, or graphing calculators, this book incorporates the benefits of technology and the philosophy of the reform movement into intermediate algebra. In keeping with the NCTM and AMATYC standards, the authors introduce the techniques of algebra in the context of simple applications. Early and consistent emphasis on functions and graphing helps to develop mathematical models, and graphing calculators are incorporated wherever appropriate.

Intermediate Algebra: Functions and Graphs (with CD-ROM, BCA/iLrn™ Tutorial, and InfoTrac) (Available Titles CengageNOW)

Cengage Learning'

With an emphasis on conceptual understanding, PREALGEBRA eases the transition from the numerical skills of arithmetic to the more abstract world of algebra. The text concentrates on conceptual understanding in place of rote application of algorithms and encourages students to "explore algebraic concepts in an informal way to build a foundation for the subsequent formal study of algebra," as recommended in the NCTM Standards.

Prealgebra (with CD-ROM, Make the Grade, and InfoTra) (Available Titles CengageNOW)

Popular with and respected by students interested in a Modeling Approach, Graphing, or Graphing Calculators, this book incorporates the benefits of technology and the philosophy of the reform movement into intermediate algebra. In keeping with the NCTM and AMATYC standards, the authors introduce the techniques of algebra in the context of simple applications. Early and consistent emphasis on functions and graphing helps to develop mathematical models, and graphing calculators are incorporated wherever possible.

Modeling, Functions, and Graphs: Algebra for College Students

Dro, Irving

The Student Solutions Manual provides worked solutions to the odd-numbered problems.

Student Solutions Manual for Yoshiwara/Yoshiwara's Modeling, Functions, and Graphs: Algebra for College Students, 3rd

Yoshiwara's ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA was written with two goals in mind: to present the skills of algebra in the context of modeling and problem solving; and to engage students as active participants in the process of learning. The text begins with a study of tables and graphs, and the concept of the variable is developed from that platform. Graphs are used extensively throughout the book to illustrate algebraic technique and to help students visualize relationships between variables. This book ultimately builds an intuitive framework for the later study of functions, thus giving students the skills they need to be successful in future math courses.

Elementary Algebra: Equations and Graphs with Student Workbook (Available Titles CengageNOW)

Drooyan, Irving

Yoshiwara, Kathy

This special version of the complete student text includes a resource integration guide and has answers printed next to the respective exercises. Graphs, tables, and other answers too long to appear next to their exercises are in a special answer section in the back of the text.

Student Solutions Manual for Yoshiwara/Yoshiwara's Prealgebra with CD-ROM, 2nd

This text-specific, interactive tutorial software is delivered via the web (at http://bca.brookscole.com) and is offered in both student and instructor versions. Like BCA Testing, it is browser-based, making it an intuitive mathematical guide even for students with little technological proficiency. So sophisticated, it's simple, BCA Tutorial allows students to work with real math notation in real time, providing instant analysis and feedback. The tracking program built into the instructor version of the software enables instructors to carefully monitor student progress.

BCA/iLrn Tutorial Student CD-ROM for Yoshiwara/Yoshiwara's Intermediate Algebra: Functions and Graphs

This text-specific, interactive tutorial software is delivered via the web (at http://bca.brookscole.com) and is offered in both student and instructor versions. Like BCA Testing, it is browser-based, making it an intuitive mathematical guide even for students with little technological proficiency. So sophisticated, it's simple, BCA Tutorial allows students to work with real math notation in real time, providing instant analysis and feedback. The tracking program built into the instructor version of the software enables instructors to carefully monitor student progress.

BCA/iLrn Tutorial Student CD-ROM for Yoshiwara/Yoshiwara's Introductory Algebra: Equations and Graphs

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