OpenStax: PreAlgebra

by Marecek et al

Overview

Prealgebra is designed to meet scope and sequence requirements for a one-semester prealgebra or basic math course. The book's organization makes it easy to adapt to a variety of course syllabi. The text introduces the fundamental concepts of algebra while addressing the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles. Each topic builds upon previously developed material to demonstrate the cohesiveness and structure of mathematics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781938168994
Publisher:	Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company
Publication date:	01/24/2022
Series:	Math
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	1138
Product dimensions:	8.75(w) x 11.12(h) x 1.75(d)

About the Author

Senior Contributing Authors

Lynn Marecek and MaryAnne Anthony-Smith have been teaching mathematics at Santa Ana College for many years and have worked together on several projects aimed at improving student learning in developmental math courses. They are the Authors of Strategies for Success: Study Skills for the College Math Student, published by Pearson HigherEd.
Lynn Marecek, Santa Ana College

Lynn Marecek has focused her career on meeting the needs of developmental math students. At Santa Ana College she has been awarded the Distinguished Faculty Award, Innovation Award, and the Curriculum Development Award four times. She is a Coordinator of Freshman Experience Program, the Department Facilitator for Redesign, and a member of the Student Success and Equity Committee and the Basic Skills Initiative Task Force. Lynn holds a bachelor’s degree from Valparaiso University and master’s degrees from Purdue University and National University.
MaryAnne Anthony-Smith, Santa Ana College

MaryAnne has served as department chair, acting dean, chair of the professional development committee, institutional researcher, and faculty coordinator on several state and federally-funded grants and was a member of AMATYC’s Placement and Assessment Committee. She is the community college coordinator of California’s Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project.