Pre-Calculus For Dummies

A clear introduction to concepts and problems in pre- and introductory calculusPre-calculus classes offer introductory material designed to prepare students for studies in calculus and other advanced mathematical subjects. Pre-Calculus For Dummies serves as a course guide for students of all ages, covering often difficult and essential topics such as absolute value, quadratic equations, graphing trigonometry functions, matrix operations, polynomials, arithmetic and algebraic skills, and more. This practical, unintimidating resource is the perfect tool for anyone who needs more review before jumping into a calculus class or who just wants to be prepared for the further study of mathematics.Deborah Rumsey, PhD (Westerville, OH) is Director of the Ohio State University Mathematics and Statistics Learning Center, Director of the Consortium of the Advancement of Undergraduate Statistics Education (CAUSE), and a member of the Executive Committee of the American Statistical Association Section on Statistics Education. She is the author of the highly successful Statistics For Dummies (0-7645-5423-9), Statistics Workbook For Dummies (0-7645-8466-9), Probability For Dummies (0-471-75141-3), and Intermediate Statistics For Dummies (0-470-04520-5).