College Algebra in Context: A Project Incorporating Social Issues

This paper discusses the development of an innovative college algebra text designed for use in a data-driven, activity-oriented college algebra course, incorporating realistic problem situations emphasizing social and economic issues, including hunger and poverty, energy, and the environment. The co...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Michael T. Catalano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: National Numeracy Network 2010-01-01
Series:Numeracy
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.5038/1936-4660.3.1.7