Designed for the first-year developmental math course in beginning algebra, this text retains the hallmark features that have given the Aufmann texts a solid reputation for reliability: a clear writing style, an emphasis on problem-solving strategies, and the acclaimed Aufmann Interactive Method. The text's objective-based framework offers guided learning for both lecture and self-paced courses.
- The IAE, rich with instructor support materials, features reduced student pages with support material (including answers) in the margins. Features include Instructor Notes; tips for introducing new or recycled vocabulary, symbols, formulas, rules, properties or equations; Discuss the Concepts prompts; Concept Check questions; Optional Student Activities; In-Class Examples to present with every objective; Suggested Assignments; Quick Quiz; and Answers to selected Writing Exercises, Focus on Problem Solving activities, and Projects and Group Activities.
- AIM for Success, a special preface for students, guides them in how to be successful using the text and the Aufmann Interactive Method (AIM).
- Eduspace, powered by Blackboard, for the Aufmann/Barker/Lockwood Beginning Algebra course includes algorithmic exercises, an online Study Guide and test bank content in question pools.
