A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics

by Rick Billstein, Shlomo Libeskind, Johnny W. Lott

This best-selling text emphasizes solid mathematics content, problem-solving skills, and analytical techniques. The seventh edition focuses on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Principles and Standards 2000. The text allows for a variety of approaches to teaching, encourages discussion and collaboration among students and with their instructors, allows for the integration of projects into the curriculum, and promotes discovery and active learning. Students using this text will receive solid preparation in mathematics, develop confidence in their math skills and benefit from teaching and learning techniques that really work. For mathematics teachers.

916 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I 'm not too fond of this books organization, but I do love the range of examples and critical-thinking problems.