Precalculus and Discrete Mathematics (University of Chicago School Mathematics Project)

by Anthony L. Peressini

Book Overview

Hardcover UCSMP Precalculus And Discrete Mathematics Integrated Mathematics student textbook, published by Scott Foresman Addison Wesley. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0673459144
• ISBN13: 9780673459145
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Scott Foresman/Addison Wesley
• Length: 914 Pages
• Weight: 4.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 1.5" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent book and Series

This is the final text to the UCSMP series. This series is a much broader, more defined and mathematical sound than most math textbooks. It is a tough series, but any student who masters all of the texts will be ready for either Calculus or real world math applications. Of all the series I have used over the years, this is by far superior to any, even the Dolciani texts. The real issue with the series is that most students are not prepared for advanced math courses, and I mean just Algebra. The elementary cirriculum is so watered down, that unfortunately over the years the high school cirriculum has had to do the same. This series is as mathematical rigurous as were the texts of the 50's and 60's, and students will benefit from it greatly...as long as the teacher KNOWS how to teach the subject matter.

The Best for Its Kind

One day when I looked at the section of my UCSMP Geometry textbook discussing what UCSMP was all about, I decided that it would be a good idea to get the rest of the series. It wasn't until late-July 2000 that I actually bought this UCSMP Precalculus and Discrete Mathematics, when I was flipping through the book in Mr. Kwak's room, reading every word, enchanted. There was no better way for me than go to the nearest store and buy this book.In my opinion, UCSMP Precalculus and Discrete Mathematics is the best of its kind. If you want to venture into a more perfect mathematical world, tackle many areas before you are ready for calculus, and have a good time just by reading along, this is the perfect book for you. However, if you are studying for an important exam, what you will need is more than just an excellent walk-through book (Hopefully you know what I mean).This textbook starts out with an emphasis on logic, whose application is present and integrated deep within throughout the entire 13 chapters. The seemingly unusual relationship between many areas of mathematics, along with Mathematical Induction which is introduced in Chapter 7, consititute the theme of this book. I personally enjoyed this book, and it is very thought-provoking in a sense that it gives us a new way of thinking about mathematics. I give this textbook 5 stars for excellent integrity.