Book Description

For courses in Precalculus. Solid preparation for calculus with an engaging, friendly approach Precalculus: A Unit Circle Approach draws from the authors' extensive classroom experience to build conceptual understanding and skills so that students are ready for calculus. In the 4th Edition, new resources help students reach their full potential, including author-created instructional videos, note-taking guides, and study skills resources, plus built-in support for corequisite courses. Nationally recognized instructors Jessica Bernards and Wendy Fresh join the author team in this revision, helping students master challenging concepts by making them as accessible as possible. Hallmark features of this title Relevant applications motivate the content of each chapter and each section. Within sections, the opening application appears in a related example and in the exercise set. Integrated study aids help make challenging math more accessible. For example, Procedure in Action shows procedural steps within the context of a worked-out example. Warnings alert students to common errors and pitfalls. Key Ideas at a Glance is a one-page visual study guide at the end of each chapter. Exercise sets are varied and comprehensive, consisting of the following sections: (a) Concepts and Vocabulary, (b) Building Skills, (c) Applying the Concepts, and (d) Beyond the Basics (more theoretical exercises, ideal for honors students or extra credit). Getting Ready for the Next Section exercises provide a just-in-time diagnostic of prerequisite skills. New and updated features of this title Getting Ready for the Next Section lists Review Concepts and Review Skills for students to brush up on before starting new material. Key Ideas At a Glance highlights key concepts on a single page in a unique visual way for each chapter right before the chapter review and tests. Accompanying exercises help students test their understanding. Improved balance of exercises provides a smooth transition from less challenging to more challenging. Also, all text content has been reviewed to consider issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Section-opening applications now extend to exercises. Every section opens with discussion of an application that relates to the topics introduced in that section. While examples are paired with each application, the 4th Edition also includes problems in the exercise set tied to that application, so students can apply the math to a real-world problem. Active Learning Exercises end many sections. These are accompanied by an Interactive Figure powered by GeoGebra, which is accessed directly within the eText or a short URL, or by scanning a QR code in the print text. Students manipulate the figure to explore the math and use the figure to answer the exercises. Features of MyLab Math for the 4th Edition Nationally recognized instructors Jessica Bernards and Wendy Fresh join the author team in this revision, helping students master challenging concepts by making them as accessible as possible. Updated video program shows Bernards and Fresh breaking down complex topics using their extensive teaching experience and the text's proven study features like Procedure in Action and Warnings. The revised student Video Notebook helps students take notes and work example problems as they watch. New Mathematical Study Skills videos motivate students to stick with the course and offer tips. Corequisite Support Content includes instructional videos and assignable algorithmic exercises, worksheets for each objective and classroom activities. Editable Pre-built Assignments: Learning Assignments include short objective videos and exercises to check understanding, especially helpful for online or flipped classes. Enhanced Assignments are geared to maximize students' performance. Integrated Review helps students who need a refresher and personalizes to their individual needs. Assignable Interactive Figures explore concepts through directed exploration and manipulation. GeoGebra Exercises are gradable graphing and computational exercises that help students demonstrate their understanding.