Developmental Mathematics: College Mathematics and Introductory Algebra, 10th edition

For courses in Developmental Mathematics.

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Math hasn't changed, but students and the way they learn have. In Developmental Mathematics: College Mathematics and Introductory Algebra, 10th Edition, the Bittinger author team brings their extensive experience to developmental math courses, paired with thoughtful integration of technology and content. Part of the Bittinger Worktext Series, this revision enables students to get the most out of their course through an updated learning path, new review resources, and engaging new exercises that offer the support they need when they need it.  

Hallmark features of this title

• Margin Exercises help students apply concepts by solving problems that parallel the Examples.
• Section Exercises, including Skill Maintenance, Synthesis, and real-data Applications, offer abundant practice, review, and development of critical-thinking skills.
• Mid-Chapter Review helps students pause and actively review with Concept Reinforcement, Guided Solutions, Mixed Review, and Understanding through Discussion and Writing.
• Summary and Review at the end of each chapter promotes review and reinforcement of skills and concepts, including:
  • Vocabulary Reinforcement, Concept Reinforcement, Study Guide, Review Exercises, and Understanding through Writing and Discussion exercises
  • Chapter Tests, Chapter Test Prep videos, and Cumulative Review.

New and updated features of this title

• The updated learning path is structured, yet flexible. It highlights author-created, faculty-vetted content and gives students what they need exactly when they need it. The learning path directs students to resources for easy-to-find, relevant support.
• Skill Review in nearly every section of the text reviews a previously presented skill at the objective level where it is key to learning the new material.
• Chapter Opener applications with graphics use current data and applications to present the math in context. These applications are linked to additional examples and exercises in the text to help students model, visualize and learn the math. 
• Check Your Understanding with Reading Check and Concept Check exercises at the beginning of each section exercise set give students the opportunity to assess their grasp of the skills and concepts before they move on to the homework.
• Student Activities begin with real-world data and guide students to examine a key concept in each chapter, while analyzing the data and connecting other concepts. There is one activity per chapter.