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Connect with us to learn more. Bob Blitzer is a native of Manhattan and received a Bachelor of Arts degree with dual majors in mathematics and psychology minor: English literature from the City College of New York. His unusual combination of academic interests led him toward a Master of Arts in mathematics from the University of Miami and a doctorate in behavioral sciences from Nova University.
Bob's love for teaching mathematics was nourished for nearly 30 years at Miami Dade College, where he received numerous teaching awards, including Innovator of the Year from the League for Innovations in the Community College and an endowed chair based on excellence in the classroom. In addition to College Algebra , Bob has written textbooks covering developmental mathematics, introductory algebra, intermediate algebra, trigonometry, algebra and trigonometry, precalculus, and liberal arts mathematics, all published by Pearson.
When not secluded in his Northern California writer's cabin, Bob can be found hiking the beaches and trails of Point Reyes National Seashore and tending to the chores required by his beloved entourage of horses, chickens, and irritable roosters.
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You have successfully signed out and will be required to sign back in should you need to download more resources. College Algebra, 8th Edition. Robert F. Blitzer, Miami Dade College. Take a closer look Description Learn how our world is profoundly mathematical. Each section starts out with a motivating hook that is continued through the section examples and exercises. They enable students to interact directly with the graph in a manner that reflects how students would graph on paper.
Interactive Figures bring mathematical concepts to life, helping students see the concepts through directed explorations and purposeful manipulation. These figures are assignable in MyLab Math and encourage active learning, critical thinking, and conceptual understanding. Blitzer Bonus Videos and Math Talk Videos: Blitzer Bonus videos provide historical, interdisciplinary, and otherwise interesting connections to the algebra being studied, showing students that math is an interesting and dynamic discipline.
MathTalk Videos are fun, application-based videos showing students how the math they are learning applies to the real world and why they should care about math. They also have an accompanying Instructor Guide and video assessment questions assignable in MyLab Math. Meet students' widely varying skill levels when they enter the course N EW - Far more content for corequisite courses is provided in the new MyLab course, including: Corequisite S upport eText built from Blitzer's Developmental Math Series provides a consistent experience for students Instructional videos and an assignable library of algorithmic exercise s for each corequisite objective.
Readiness Quizzes address key arithmetic and introductory algebra topics that can be assigned to target corequisite instruction, or simply to make sure students are prepared to begin their coursework. Corequisite Implementation Guide at bit. Students who require additional review proceed to a personalized homewor k assignment to remediate.
Integrated Review Videos, worksheets, and the Corequisite Support eText provide additional instruction. Integrated Review prerequisites have been refined to keep the objectives at a reasonable amount of work for a student in need of review. NEW - Instructors who prefer to review at the section level can assign the Enhanced Assignments instead. Learning Guide also available in print format includes: Guided Practice worksheets for each section of the text. These worksheets start with a catchy headline and motivating real-world connection followed by numerous "Solved Problems" and accompanying "Pencil Problems.
Integrated Review worksheets for every prerequisite objective. These worksheets feature both instruction and practice. Systems of Linear Equations 3. Inequalities and Problem Solving 4. Polynomials, Polynomial Functions, and Factoring 5. Rational Expressions, Functions, and Equations 6. Radicals, Radical Functions, and Rational Exponents 7. Quadratic Equations and Functions 8. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 9. Conic Sections and Systems of Nonlinear Equations More on Polynomial and Rational Functions Sequences, Induction, and Probability Selected Proofs.
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Instructor resource file download The work is protected by local and international copyright laws and is provided solely for the use of instructors in teaching their courses and assessing student learning. Blitzer, Miami Dade College. Description For courses in Introductory Algebra. This is the standalone week access card for MyLab Math. Gets them engaged. Keeps them engaged. MyLab Math is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab Math personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student.
Learn more about MyLab Math. Preface Preface is available for download in PDF format. More than new or revised examples, applications, and exercises are based on new or updated data sets. Many of these applications involve topics relevant to college students, such as the earnings of college graduates and political orientation of freshmen.
Other applications tackle larger issues such as participation in presidential elections and the pay gap. Blitzer Bonuses in the text provide interesting connections to the math at hand, showing students that math is a dynamic discipline applicable to the real world.
Interesting topics include how to conceptualize how much the national debt is, and comparing our global population growth to our global food supply.
These videos can be used in class to facilitate a lecture and are assignable with corresponding assessment exercises to ensure that students watched the video and understood the topic at hand. NEW - Animations in MyLab Math , powered by GeoGebra, encourage conceptual understanding of algebraic topics by encouraging hands-on manipulation and exploration.
Corresponding assessment exercises make them assignable, and check that students understand the main takeaway of each animation. Great Question! Answers to the questions offer suggestions for problem solving, point out common errors to avoid, and provide informal hints and suggestions. Explanatory Voice Balloons translate algebraic ideas into everyday English, help clarify problem-solving procedures, present alternative ways of understanding concepts, and connect problem-solving strategies to concepts students have already learned.
Check Point exercises after every example make the text more interactive by offering students the opportunity to test their understanding of the example by working a similar exercise. Answers to all of the Check Points are in the answer section. Growth mindset-focused videos and exercises encourage students to maintain a positive attitude about learning, value their own ability to grow, and view mistakes as a learning opportunity.
The mobile-compatible video program provides students with extra help for each section of the textbook. Section Lecture Videos cover important topics from the text, and can be used on any device to help students study anytime, anywhere. Chapter Test Prep Videos offer step-by-step video solutions to every problem in each Chapter Test in the textbook.
The Learning Guide workbook gives students the opportunity to practice the topics, with side-by-side examples and practice problems, and guidance for test preparation. The Learning Guide includes projects to foster conceptual understanding in an active classroom environment. Integrated Review in MyLab Math provides embedded and personalized review of prerequisite topics within relevant chapters.
Integrated Review assignments - including a Skills Check and personalized homework for the review topics - are premade and available to assign in the Assignment Manager. The Skills Check asks students to check their prerequisite skills, and the homework is personalized to focus their work on just the topics they need to review.
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