Discovering Algebra - An Investigative Approach (gnv64)

Discovering Algebra: An Investigative Approach (2nd edition)
by Jerald Murdock, Ellen Kamischke and Eric Kamischke
Key Curriculum Press | 2007 | ISBN-10: 1559537639 | PDF | 721 pages | 24.6 mb
http://www.amazon.com/Discovering-Algebra-An-Investigative-Approach/dp/1559537639

The book doesn't necessarily explain in depth the why's of algebra; however, it does break it down into very small and simple steps with many examples to help your understanding. The textbook is definitely user friendly, which doesn't always happen. The investigations in the units are wonderful hands-on and real-life context problems. Wonderful for learning and implenting in a classroom for students!

CONTENTS
CHAPTER 0 - Fractions and Fractals 1
CHAPTER 1 - Data Exploration 8
CHAPTER 2 - Proportional Reasoning and Variation 95
CHAPTER 3 - Linear Equations 157
CHAPTER 4 - Fitting a Line to Data 214
CHAPTER 5 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities 272
CHAPTER 6 - Exponents and Exponential Models 332
CHAPTER 7 - Functions 387
CHAPTER 8 - Transformations 436
CHAPTER 9 - Quadratic Models 495
CHAPTER 10 - Probability 549
CHAPTER 11 - Introduction to Geometry 594
Selected Hints and Answers 654
Glossary 696
Index 711
Photo Credits 720