Offering a uniquely modern, balanced approach, Tussy/Koenigs INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA, Fifth Edition, integrates the best of traditional drill and practice with the best elements of the reform movement. To many developmental math students, algebra is like a foreign language. They have difficulty translating the words, their meanings, and how they apply to problem solving. Emphasizing the “language of algebra,� the texts fully integrated learning process is designed to expand students reasoning abilities and teach them how to read, write, and think mathematically. It blends instructional approaches that include vocabulary, practice, and well-defined pedagogy with an emphasis on reasoning, modeling, communication, and technology skills.Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.