may 2008 california state university, los angeles
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May 2008
California State University, Los Angeles
Algebra is not just about the x. . . . It is also about the WHY.
Who is adopting Tussy this spring?
All of the above are new adoptions for summer/fall 2008
Let’s Hear from the Author!
Alan S. Tussy, Professor
M.S., Applied Mathematics
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STRATEGYSTRATEGY
WHYWHY
NOW TRYNOW TRY
AUTHOR NOTESAUTHOR NOTES
New Example Structure
Sample Chapter Page References Pages 3 (1.1, Example 1)
Page 203 (3.1, Example 3)Page 565 (7.2, Example 4)Page 869 (9.7, Example 2)
Tussy New Example Structure
•New Example Structure
•Unique & Heavily Revised Study Sets
What is engaging about Tussy/Gustafson’s 4th edition
revision and how will it lead the market?
• Vocabulary
• Concepts
• Notation
• Practice
• Challenge Problems
• Writing
• Review
Unique & Heavily Revised Study Sets
• Guided PracticeGuided Practice – Linked to the NEW Example Structure.– Level of Progression is seamless
• Try It YourselfTry It Yourself– Mixed Problems– Students on their Own
Innovative & Heavily Revised Study Sets
See Section 4.3 Pages 338-341
Tussy/Gustafson
6% more exercises than Blitzer
16% more exercises than Martin-Gay
32% more exercises than Miller/O’Neill
53% more exercises than Messersmith
Study Sets: the most extensive in the algebra market*
*For purposes of comparison, only 2009 copyright titles were analyzed. Blitzer, Martin-Gay, and Miller/O’Neill exercises figures based on a comparison of Tussy and Martin-Gay splits. Messersmith figures based on comparison of combo books. Please let us know if you would like a comparison of Tussy to a pre-2009 title.
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