Emerald Stoker Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I see after searching that Kathy likes his linear algebra book (Linear Algebra Done Right); I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with some of the other books? (specifically Algebra & Trigonometry; College Algebra; Precalculus: A Prelude to Calculus) They look interesting to me, and I like the writing style of the samples. Some samples here: http://www.axler.net/ Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Space station Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Oh, wow. They do look interesting! That Algebra and Trigonometry book looks like it combines much of Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and Trig into one book and ties them all together. I may have to look at these more closely. Has anyone used them? They look pretty new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Oh, wow. They do look interesting! That Algebra and Trigonometry book looks like it combines much of Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and Trig into one book and ties them all together. I may have to look at these more closely. Has anyone used them? They look pretty new. I'd consider it more of a college algebra + trig book with a heavily geometric approach. It's his college algebra book with the trig chapters from the precalc book added in -- the algebra instruction in the precalc book is condensed. I think it could be done after an algebra 1 such as Foerster's and a solid geometry, for a strong student, but in that case I would schedule it over 1.5 years rather than 1. In college it is for a two semester sequence. Edit: I really like the instruction on "e". I think it's one of the most misunderstood concepts, and it's one of the reasons I've been considering adopting it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Stoker Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 Thank you, kiana, that's very helpful indeed. I have a geometry-lover, so that may possibly work well for us here. I think at least I'll order a copy and have a good look at it. I must say I do like the prose--it reads very well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Wow, these do look neat. Might be what I'm looking for for the boys. Does anyone else have experience with these books besides Kiana? Did your students find them "wordy"? Some of the writing in the Algebra+Trig book is densely formatted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkT Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I downloaded the sample chapters and I liked the presentation style. I like my textbooks a little "wordy" if it is not fluff and fill. I read fairly rapidly and then do a second pass if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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