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Mathematics for the Technical Trades
Nigel P. Cook

ISBN-10: 0130452696
ISBN-13: 9780130452696

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2004
Format: Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 240 pp
Published: 08/26/2003

Suggested retail price: $54.20
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Mathematics for the Technical Trades is a complete “prep math” text for students in electrical, electronics, construction, automotive, machining, welding, drafting, plumbing, printing and many other technical career programs. Assuming no prior understanding, this easy-to-understand text begins with fractions and decimal numbers and proceeds to build a solid foundation in exponents, the metric system, algebra, geometry and trigonometry.

  • An “Integrated math applications approach”—Reinforces all math topics with extensive applications.

    • Helps students retain the material by immediately demonstrating its practical application. Emphasizes the value of math to students.

  • Conversational writing style.

    • Draws students into the text.

  • Extensive pedagogy—Including humanistic vignettes, worked-out examples, Section Self-text evaluation points, calculator sequence examples, end-of-chapter text bank, margin term definitions.

    • Fosters student understanding and promotes active involvement in the learning process.

  • Study Wizard CD in text—Helps students prepare for tests.



 1. Fractions.


 2. Decimal Numbers.


 3. Positive and Negative Numbers.


 4. Exponents and the Metric System.


 5. Algebra, Equations and Formulas.


 6. Geometry and Trigonometry.

Mathematics for Technical Trades is a complete "prep math" text for students in electrical, electronics, construction, automotive, machining, welding, drafting, plumbing, printing, and many other technical programs. This easy-to-understand text begins with fractions and decimal numbers arid proceeds on to build a solid foundation in exponents, the metric system, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. After 16 textbooks, 26 editions, and 20 years of front-line education experience, Nigel Cook knows how to make mathematics easily accessible, fully preparing students for success in their technical careers.

OUTLINE:

Assuming no prior understanding this text begins at the very beginning and establishes a solid foundation in mathematics for all areas of technical career training.

  1. Whole Numbers and Fractions
  2. Decimal Calculation
  3. Positive and Negative Numbers
  4. Exponents and the Metric Systems
  5. Algebra, Equations, and Formulas
  6. Geometry and Trigonometry
FEATURES:

A unique set of features in this book fosters understanding and promotes active, involvement in the learning process.

  • Conversational writing style
  • Visually descriptive layout
  • Humanistic vignettes
  • Integrated math applications
  • Worked-out examples
  • Section self-test evaluation points
  • Calculator sequence examples
  • Extensive end-of-chapter problems
  • Margin term definitions

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