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Finite Mathematics: A Problem Solving Approach
With Student Resource Guide
Jeffrey X. Watt, Ph.D.
ISBN: 978-0-7380-4488-0
Net Price: $54.46
The steady increase in the number of undergraduate students studying finite mathematics each year is reflective of the rising standards for college students to select a mathematics course relevant to their major and above the intermediate algebra level. Finite Mathematics by Jeffrey X. Watt, Ph.D. was developed to not only help students gain an understanding of the traditional finite topics but also to cultivate the essential problem-solving skills required to transfer that knowledge to applications in every-day life. The writing style reflects the NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) call for reform by placing students in a more active role, engaging them in critical thinking to facilitate the internalization of math concepts as they are developed. This text has been developed to teach “via” problem-solving versus “for” or “about” problem-solving as an extension exercise. The content is grounded in real-life applications based on the concept that the curriculum is an excellent general education course for preparing students to become a part of an educated citizenry. The new edition features an all new color design and layout geared toward optimal instructional efficiency and student comprehension.
Audience
Suitable for a one semester class for first and second year students. Appropriate for both university and community colleges.
Distinctive Features
- Chapters divided into multiple sections, each section is appropriate for a one-hour lecture format.
- Exercises throughout each section begin with direct use of a definition or formula and build towards exercises that require more problem-solving skills.
- Chapter review – divided into three parts (terms and concepts; mastery quiz; review exercises)
- Student Resource Guide at back of the book filled additional practice problems and sample tests based on the learning objectives for each chapter.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to Logic
Chapter 2 Set Theory
Chapter 3 Combinatorics
Chapter 4 Probability
Chapter 5 Statistics
Chapter 6 Linear Equations and Matrix Algebra
Chapter 7 Linear Programming: Graphical Solutions
Chapter 8 Linear Programming: The Simplex Method
Chapter 9 Markov Chains
Chapter 10 Introduction to Game Theory
Chapter 11 Mathematics of Finance
Appendices
Table of Formulas
Glossary
Index
Student Resource Guide
Solutions, Practice Problems, Sample Tests
About the Author
Jeffrey X. Watt received his Ph. D. in mathematics education from Indiana University in 1990. His research interests include mathematical problem solving in the finite mathematics curriculum. Through an NSF grant, Dr. Watt was one of the first educators to develop interactive software for finite mathematics. Another part of his research focuses on program assessment and curriculum development in mathematics for high schools and college prep programs.
Dr. Watt was invited by the new government of the Republic of South Africa to present a series of workshops and presentations about teaching nontraditional adult students mathematics. He has received several grants to support his work in this area. Since 1997, Dr. Watt has been an associate professor and chair for undergraduate mathematics in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). He has taught all of the developmental algebra, finite mathematics, calculus, statistics, logic, and the graduate linear programming courses. In addition, he teaches the undergraduate and graduate courses in mathematics education. He is currently the curriculum and instruction coordinator for all of the developmental mathematics courses. In 2003, Dr. Watt received the highest teaching award in the Indiana University state-wide system, The Herman Liber Memorial Award. In 2009, the Indiana Section of the Mathematical Association of American awarded him the Distinguished University Teaching of Mathematics award, the organization’s highest honor for a math educator. He is currently the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Outreach for the Purdue School of Science at IUPUI.
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