I realized that I have asked this question in the past, but it is such an important issue in today’s educational curriculum. I am finding that the math textbooks are having less and less examples.
Students in my past algebra classes (college level) have informed me that the textbooks do not have enough examples and lack detail. (I don’t want to go into the details of this, but it’s mainly to reduce the cost of the book). I am currently working on an example book just for ALGEBRA. The purpose of this book is to provide a variety of examples for students. I do plan on marketing this book for teachers, students as well home-schoolers. There will be detailed examples at different degrees of difficulty. It will also contain practice problems, with the solutions online.
In addition, a few of the examples will require thought process, and will not be found in any other textbooks. It will also contain real life application problems that use algebra, unlike those train problems. This will give students an interesting perspective on algebra.
I realize there are some books out there such as Schaum’s outlines or Cliff Notes, but they usually only contain simple examples that you can find in any math book.
I am not recommending students learn algebra from this book. It should not be mistaken for a textbook, but rather an example book to be used along with the required textbook.
I would like to hear from some of you and what you think. Any suggestions are appreciated.
It’s work in progress. I don’t mind having repeat responses, it just backs up my theory that there is a need for this type of book.
lol, it seems i remember answering this one.
Well anyway, I think having examples of the more complex questions is highly useful for a student (i myself am one). It just helps you understand how to do the problems, because sometimes you have to think outside the box so to speak, to maybe find the answer.
Anywho in conclusion, assuming this book has actual questions for students to do also, i think it a good idea, and wish you the best of luck with it, if you choose to go ahead with it.
Smumph45.
lol, it seems i remember answering this one.
Well anyway, I think having examples of the more complex questions is highly useful for a student (i myself am one). It just helps you understand how to do the problems, because sometimes you have to think outside the box so to speak, to maybe find the answer.
Anywho in conclusion, assuming this book has actual questions for students to do also, i think it a good idea, and wish you the best of luck with it, if you choose to go ahead with it.
Smumph45.
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As a supplement to other text books I think it would be great but I would say more people in higher mathematics would use it rather than the basic levels… I believe a lot of people who just take the minimally required math don’t care enough about it to buy an extra book.
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1) Vocabulary easily to understand for student
2) Give formula before you. Example include the formula in there.
3) Online solution is very good ideal, but same time i want break clear each step by step like you write to baby.
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