Elementary Algebra

Product Description
Algebra Designed for Understanding
Jacobs’ Elementary Algebra (Algebra 1) utilizes a clear, conversational, engaging approach to teach your student Algebra through practical, real-life application! Jacobs’ guides your student through Algebra, enabling them to discover concepts and application for themselves and develop a deep understanding.
This unique instructional approach to math means your student:
Develops a lasting understanding of Algebra concepts
Interacts with concepts using real-world examples, ensuring they’ll know exactly how to apply the material they are learning to real-life and other academic subjects
Is prepared to take their understanding of Algebraic concepts outside the math textbook and successfully apply them to higher math courses, sciences, and everyday life
Makes concepts their own
Is equipped with an understanding of the foundational mathematical concepts of Algebra-and once a student truly understands the concepts in Algebra, they are equipped and prepared for all higher math and sciences!
Elementary Algebra Student Text Features:
Full Color Illustrations
17 sections, covering functions and graphs, integers, rational numbers, exponents, polynomials, factoring, fractions, and more.
Set II exercise solutions provided in back of text
Flexible based on focus & intensity of the course
Set I exercises review ideas and concepts from previous lessons to provide ongoing application of material.
Set II exercises allow student to apply material from the new lesson
Set III exercises (provided in Teacher’s Guide - sold separately) provide additional practice for material learned in the new lesson
Set IV exercises challenge students who are excelling and can also be used for extra credit
About the Author
HAROLD R. JACOBS is teacher of mathematics and science, writer, and well-respected speaker. He received his B.A. from UCLA and his M.A.L.S from Wesleyan University. His other publications include Jacobs Geometry and Mathematics: A Human Endeavor. Mr. Jacobs has received the Distinguished Teacher Award, the Senior Extension Teacher award, the Most Outstanding High School Mathematics Teacher in Los Angeles award, the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching, and many other acknowledgments.