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Résumé :
Prealgebra, by Baratto, Bergman, and Hutchison is part of the latest offerings in the successful Hutchison Series in Mathematics. The book is designed for a one-semester course in basic math and is appropriate for lecture, learning center, laboratory, and self-paced settings. The ninth edition continues the series' hallmark approach of encouraging mastery of mathematics through careful practice. The text provides detailed, straightforward explanations and accessible pedagogy to help students grow their math skills from the ground up. The authors use a three-pronged approach of communication, pattern recognition, and problem solving to present concepts understandably, stimulate critical-thinking skills, and stress reading and communication skills in order to help students become effective problem-solvers. Features such as Tips for Student Success, Check Yourself exercises, and Activities underscore this approach and the underlying philosophy of mastering math through practice. Exercise sets have been significantly expanded and are now better-organized, and applications are now more thoroughly integrated throughout the text. The text is fully-integrated with McGraw-Hill's online learning system, Connect Math Hosted by ALEKS Corp, and is available with ALEKS 360....

Biographie:
Stefan began teaching math and science in New York City middle schools. He also taught math at the University of Oregon, Southeast Missouri State University, and York County Technical College. Currently, Stefan is a member of the mathematics faculty at Clackamas Community College where he has found a niche, delighting in the CCC faculty, staff, and students. Stefan's own education includes the University of Michigan (BGS, 1988), Brooklyn College (CUNY), and the University of Oregon (MS, 1996).

Stefan is currently serving on the AMATYC Executive Board as the organization's Northwest Vice President. He has also been involved with ORMATYC, NEMATYC, NCTM, and the State of Oregon Math Chairs group, as well as other local organizations. He has applied his knowledge of math to various fi elds, using statistics, technology, and web design. More personally, Stefan and his wife, Peggy, try to spend time enjoying the wonders of Oregon and the Pacifi c Northwest. Their activities include scuba diving, self-defense training, and hiking....

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Prealgebra, Baratto, Bergman, Hutchison, 4 edition

1.1 Whole Numbers and Place Value

1.2 Adding Whole Numbers

1.3 Subtracting Whole Numbers

1.4 Rounding, Estimation, and Order

1.5 Multiplying Whole Numbers

1.6 Dividing Whole Numbers

1.7 Exponents and the Order of Operations

Activity 1: Population Growth

Chapter 1: Summary

Chapter 1: Summary Exercises

Chapter 1: Chapter Test

Chapter 2: Prerequisite Check

2.1 An Introduction to Integers

2.2 Adding Integers

2.3 Subtracting Integers

2.4 Multiplying and Dividing Integers

2.5 An Introduction to Algebra

2.6 Evaluating Algebraic Expressions

2.7 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

2.8 Solving Equations with the Addition Property

Activity 2: Hometown Weather

Chapter 2: Summary

Chapter 2: Summary Exercises

Chapter 2: Chapter Test

Chapters 1-2: Cumulative Review

Chapter 3: Prerequisite Check

3.1 Prime Numbers and Divisibility

3.2 Factoring Numbers

3.3 Fraction Basics

3.4 Simplifying Fractions

3.5 Multiplying Fractions

3.6 Dividing Fractions

3.7 Solving Equations with the Multiplication Property

Activity 3: Daily Reference Values

Chapter 3: Summary

Chapter 3: Summary Exercises

Chapter 3: Chapter Test

Chapters 1-3: Cumulative Review

Chapter 4: Prerequisite Check

4.1 Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions

4.2 Common Multiples

4.3 Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions

4.4 Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers

4.5 The Order of Operations and Complex Fractions

4.6 Solving Linear Equations

Activity 4: Kitchen Subflooring

Chapter 4: Summary

Chapter 4: Summary Exercises

Chapter 4: Chapter Test

Chapters 1-4: Cumulative Review

Chapter 5: Prerequisite Check

5.1 An Introduction to Decimals

5.2 Adding and Subtracting Decimals

5.3 Multiplying Decimals

5.4 Dividing Decimals

5.5 Fractions and Decimals

5.6 Solving Equations Containing Decimals

5.7 Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem

Activity 5: Terminate or Repeat?

Chapter 5: Summary

Chapter 5: Summary Exercises

Chapter 5: Chapter Test

Chapters 1-5: Cumulative Review

Chapter 6: Prerequisite Check

6.1 Ratios

6.2 Rates and Unit Pricing

6.3 Proportions

6.4 Solving Proportions

Activity 6: Burning Calories

Chapter 6: Summary

Chapter 6: Summary Exercises

Chapter 6: Chapter Test

Chapters 1-6: Cumulative Review

Chapter 7: Prerequisite Check

7.1 Write Percents as Fractions and Decimals

7.2 Writing Decimals and Fractions as Percents

7.3 Solving Percent Problems

7.4 Percent Applications

Activity 7: Population Changes Revisited

Chapter 7: Summary

Chapter 7: Summary Exercises

Chapter 7: Chapter Test

Chapters 1-7: Cumulative Review

Chapter 8: Prerequisite Check

8.1 The U.S. Customary System of Measurement

8.2 Metric Length and Conversions

8.3 Lines, Angles, and Triangles

8.4 Perimeter and Area

8.5 Circles and Composite Figures

8.6 An Introduction to Solid Geometry

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