Algebra 1 Textbook Free Pdf Download

Elementary Algebra

(12 reviews)

John Redden, College of the Sequoias

ISBN 13: 9781453300923

Publisher: Saylor Foundation

Language: English

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Reviewed by Loretta Waldroupe, Math Specialist, Cowley Community College on 5/14/21

Our college uses the same textbook for Elementary and Intermediate Algebra. This book is missing some of the Intermediate Algebra content that we cover. However, as just an Elementary Algebra book I feel the book covers all the necessary material.... read more

Reviewed by Jesna Nissam, Instructor, Hawaii Community College on 3/18/21

Online Version: A great book for the beginners in Algebra. Provides a very clear picture of the common elementary algebra contents. Also covers few intermediate algebra contents needed for the students of that stage. The exercise set is well... read more

Reviewed by Said Raki, Mathematics Instructor, NTCC on 4/27/20

The book gives students a good insight about pre-Algebra concepts. I gave is a five because of the breaking down of the problems and the use of the colors to reach the visual learners. There is no glossary, but a table is given. read more

Reviewed by Bill Diss, Instructor, Portland Community College on 8/2/18

The book is very comprehensive. There is a table of contents but no glossary. read more

Reviewed by Wendy Rawlinson, Mathematics Instructor, Lane Community College on 8/21/16

This book provides very clear and comprehensive coverage of the usual Elementary Algebra topics, as well as some Intermediate Algebra material. The book provides plenty of examples and very robust, well-constructed exercise sets. The author has... read more

Reviewed by Kristin Lassonde, Mathematics Faculty, Klamath Community College on 8/21/16

The book covers almost every topic one might use in the course and many topics which are frequently covered in the next course. Small lacking in comprehensiveness might be a treatments of simple absolute value equations or inequalities. Another... read more

Reviewed by John Salisbury, Mathematics Instructor, Rogue Community College on 8/21/16

The book covers all usual topics in an elementary algebra text book, commencing with integers and continuing through linear expressions, linear equations and inequalities, systems of linear equations, and other topics. The book concludes with a... read more

Reviewed by Berri Hsiao, Faculty, Lane Community College on 8/21/16

This book is the most comprehensive Algebra textbook that I have seen as an OER material. The book covers sections and topics that are appropriate for the math 60-65 sequence at the community college level that I teach. The sequence in which the... read more

Reviewed by Harmony Richman, Mathematics Instructor, Dakota College at Bottineau on 1/7/16

The book covers a wide variety of topics, in detail that I cover in my current Algebra Prep 1, Algebra Prep 2 and Algebra Prep 3 course. Each course is 8 weeks long so could use the text to use over the entire semester and half that is needed. A... read more

Reviewed by Mel Taylor, Mathematics Faculty, Ridgewater College, Willmar, Minnesota on 6/10/15

The text covers all areas of Elementary Algebra appropriately and covers some areas of Intermediate Algebra. There is so much material in this text that it could not possibly be covered in one semester. Of course since this text is open source, an... read more

Reviewed by Laurence Stone, Math Instructor, Dakota County Technical College on 6/10/15

Presently (March 2015) the book has neither table of contents nor index. I had to build my own table of contents by hand before I could settle down to review this book. This, of course, makes a score of 5 impossible. Actually, the book is... read more

Reviewed by D Bobzien, Mathematics Instructor, Central Lakes College on 6/10/15

The textbook covers all of the chosen topics very thoroughly. read more

Chapter 1: Real Numbers and Their Operations
Chapter 2: Linear Equations and Inequalities
Chapter 3: Graphing Lines
Chapter 4: Solving Linear Systems
Chapter 5: Polynomials and Their Operations
Chapter 6: Factoring and Solving by Factoring
Chapter 7: Rational Expressions and Equations
Chapter 8: Radical Expressions and Equations
Chapter 9: Solving Quadratic Equations and Graphing Parabolas
Chapter 10: Appendix: Geometric Figures

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It is essential to lay a solid foundation in mathematics if a student is to be competitive in today's global market. The importance of algebra, in particular, cannot be overstated, as it is the basis of all mathematical modeling used in applications found in all disciplines. Traditionally, the study of algebra is separated into a two parts, elementary algebra and intermediate algebra. This textbook, Elementary Algebra, is the first part, written in a clear and concise manner, making no assumption of prior algebra experience. It carefully guides students from the basics to the more advanced techniques required to be successful in the next course.

This text is, by far, the best elementary algebra textbook offered under a Creative Commons license. It is written in such a way as to maintain maximum flexibility and usability. A modular format was carefully integrated into the design. For example, certain topics, like functions, can be covered or omitted without compromising the overall flow of the text. An introduction of square roots in Chapter 1 is another example that allows for instructors wishing to include the quadratic formula early to do so. Topics such as these are carefully included to enhance the flexibility throughout. This textbook will effectively enable traditional or nontraditional approaches to elementary algebra. This, in addition to robust and diverse exercise sets, provides the base for an excellent individualized textbook instructors can use free of needless edition changes and excessive costs! A few other differences are highlighted below:

Equivalent mathematical notation using standard text found on a keyboard
A variety of applications and word problems included in most exercise sets
Clearly enumerated steps found in context within carefully chosen examples
Alternative methods and notation, modularly integrated, where appropriate
Video examples available, in context, within the online version of the textbook
Robust and diverse exercise sets with discussion board questions
Key words and key takeaways summarizing each section

This text employs an early-and-often approach to real-world applications, laying the foundation for students to translate problems described in words into mathematical equations. It also clearly lays out the steps required to build the skills needed to solve these equations and interpret the results. With robust and diverse exercise sets, students have the opportunity to solve plenty of practice problems. In addition to embedded video examples and other online learning resources, the importance of practice with pencil and paper is stressed. This text respects the traditional approaches to algebra pedagogy while enhancing it with the technology available today. In addition, textual notation is introduced as a means to communicate solutions electronically throughout the text. While it is important to obtain the skills to solve problems correctly, it is just as important to communicate those solutions with others effectively in the modern era of instant communications.

Author

John Redden earned his degrees at California State University–Northridge and Glendale Community College. He is now a professor of mathematics at the College of the Sequoias, located in Visalia, California. With over a decade of experience working with students to develop their algebra skills, he knows just where they struggle and how to present complex techniques in more understandable ways. His student-friendly and commonsense approach carries over to his writing of Elementary Algebra and various other open-source learning resources.

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