Modern Business Math breaks down fundamental math concepts and applies them to real-life personal and business decisions that students can apply immediately in their personal or entrepreneurial pursuits. Chapters feature current events from the Wall Street Journal and Kiplinger, and real-world practice problems. “My Money” exercises allow students to apply the concept they have just learned to a personal situation, such as calculating the monthly payment for a new car loan. Modern Business Math is a great alternative for students not pursuing a major or career requiring calculus.
“My Money” segment brings mathematical concepts to life by showing students how to use what they have learned to understand complicated topics, like payroll deductions.
Critical thinking discussion questions help students think about the bigger picture and apply math concepts learned in the chapter in a creative, thought-provoking, and realistic setting.
Money Tips provide tips students can use in their everyday personal decisions to improve their financial position.
Builds student knowledge and confidence with relevant, real-world problems and blueprints that simplify complex calculations into step-by-step instructions.
Excel templates help students understand how managers use Excel to solve problems and inform business decisions.
Comprehensive Chapter Review summarizes key concepts and calculation steps together for quick reference and recall.
Hundreds of soft skills practice questions.
Digital teaching guide features presentation materials, discussion prompts, pre-made assessments, question banks, and project-based learning resources.
Julie Miller is from Daytona State College where she has taught developmental and upper-level mathematics courses for 20 years. Prior to her work at DSC, she worked as a software engineer for General Electric in flight and radar simulation. Julie earned a Bachelor of Science in applied mathematics from Union College in Schenectady, New York, and a Master of Science in mathematics from the University of Florida. In addition to this textbook, she has authored textbooks in developmental mathematics, trigonometry, and precalculus, as well as several short works of fiction and nonfiction for young readers.
Donna Gerken is a professor at Miami Dade College where she has taught developmental courses, honors classes, and upper-level mathematics classes for decades. Throughout her career she has been actively involved with many projects at Miami Dade including those on computer learning, curriculum design, and the use of technology in the classroom. Donna’s Bachelor of Science in mathematics and Master of Science in mathematics are both from the University of Miami.
