
Helping students grasp the "why" of algebra through patient explanations, Hirsch and Goodman gradually build students' confidence without sacrificing rigor. To help students move beyond the "how" of algebra (computational proficiency) to the "why" (conceptual understanding),...


The texts spiral approach helps students learn and retain algebraic concepts. Questions for Thought encourage students to think critically and verbalize their answers in writing. Calculator exercises are integrated into the text. Graphing functions are now covered early (Chs...
