Precalculus provides students with a clear and logical presentation of basic concepts and scaffolds support to develop the critical-thinking and problem-solving skills needed for course success. Designed specifically for high school with tools and features crafted to aid in student comprehension and, ultimately, mastery of mathematic competencies. Current data sets and contemporary topics bring relevancy to the learning and help students connect to the subject matter.
Comprehensive and Leveled for High School
An accessible, example-driven approach delivered through a clear, precise writing style supports meaningful engagement with the content.
A robust prerequisite knowledge chapter, paired with the online corequisite workbook, ensures that students master foundational skills.
Avoiding Mistakes and Tips boxes offer insights and guidance to build student confidence in their problem-solving abilities.
Varied and carefully organized exercise sets maximize learning including: Concept Connections, Write About It, and Technology Connections.
Integrated applications and mathematical modeling motivate students as they make connections to their own lives.
A Teacher Manual, available in print and online, delivers pacing information, lecture support, and answers to the questions in the Student Edition.
Powerful Digital Resources
An interactive eBook and a Corequisite Workbook provide diagnostic tools for teachers and offer students leveled, guided practice for the math skills necessary for course success.
Classroom activities, solutions manuals, and pre-made assessments support and assess understanding.
ALEKS For Precalculus
More practice! Available with the digital subscription, ALEKS® uses adaptive questioning to quickly and accurately determine exactly what topics a student knows and doesn’t know and instructs each student on the topics they are most ready to learn.
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.
