Intermediate Algebra - Tapa dura

Designed for a terminal algebra course or to prepare students for college-level algebra, precalculus, or finite math. Elayn Martin-Gay focuses on enhancing a traditional emphasis-mastering the basics-with innovative pedagogy and a meaningful, integrated learning program. Three goals drive her authorship: increase motivation, build confidence, and encourage mastery of basic skills and concepts. Martin-Gay's unparalleled ability to explain key concepts and build problem-solving skills is enlivened by her ability to relate to students through real-life applications that are interesting, relevant and practical. The completely integrated teaching and learning package that accompanies the new editions includes the critically acclaimed MathPro 4.0 Tutorial Software and the popular Lecture Video Series written, directed and performed by Elayn Martin-Gay for maximum student support and learning effectiveness.

K. Elayn Martin-Gay has taught mathematics at the University of New Orleans for more than 20 years. Her numerous teaching awards include the local University Alumni Association's Award for Excellence in Teaching, and Outstanding Developmental Educator at University of New Orleans, presented by the Louisiana Association of Developmental Educators. Prior to writing textbooks, K. Elayn Martin-Gay developed an acclaimed series of lecture videos to support developmental mathematics students in their quest for success. These highly successful videos originally served as the foundation material for her texts. Today the tapes specifically support each book in the Martin-Gay series. Elayn is the author of nine published textbooks as well as multimedia interactive mathematics, all specializing in developmental mathematics courses such as basic mathematics, prealgebra, beginning and intermediate algebra. She has provided author participation across the broadest range of materials: textbook, videos, tutorial software, and Interactive Math courseware. All the components are designed to work together. This offers an opportunity of various combinations for an integrated, consistent teaching and learning package.